"From the mouth-watering dinner rolls to the unique ending, this cigar was all over the place. It kept me engaged the entire time, waiting to see what came next. Add in the fact that it wasn't overly light or heavy-bodied, it hit just right for me. I was pleasantly surprised with the entire experience and it is one that I could see myself picking up a fiver to have again." -Doug S. (Unpossible_1)
The Fosforo Cigar, owned by Jeff Mouttet of Match Cigar Bar in Jeffersonville Indiana, will now be distributed by Pospiech Inc., the company behind distribution of Powstanie, FQ, Guaimaro and Fable Cigars. This move is made to streamline sales, shipping and USA storage of the Fosforo line.
French cigar accessory brand Les Fines Lames has announced a new line in its Le Petit cigar cutters: Damasteel Björksman Twist. This authentic friction folder knife is the size of a pocketknife, measuring 4.53 inches and it has a 2.55 inches non lockable blade made from 14C28N stainless steel. It can accommodate large ring cigars up to 70 gauge.
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) is coming out with a limited edition of their Macanudo Inspirado to commemorate The Chinese New Year which begins on January 22, 2023. The new cigar, dubbed Macanudo Inspirado “Year of the Rabbit,” will be sold exclusively in select markets in Europe and Asia.
Black Label Trading Company has announced the release of Dreadnought as an Atlantic Cigar Company exclusive. It is, of course, rolled at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. The blend uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper, Ecuadorian Habano binder, and Nicaraguan filler. It comes in just one size, a 6 x 52 toro in packs of 10. Each cigar will sell for $12.00.
"I really couldn’t be happier with this cigar in regard to performance and the flavor profile. It was never overpowering but had the fuller flavor profile that I prefer. I paired this with a barrel-aged stout (2022 Black Tuesday) and it was a perfect match. I would gladly recommend it to any of my cigar-smoking friends, and I will absolutely seek out more when I find out what this is! Very good cigar!" -Jason H. (Jokey Smurf)
If you or someone you know smokes cigars indoors, chances are, you are familiar with the Rabbit Air brand. While not the only game in town, they have built a reputation as the go-to solution for indoor smoking air purification in the cigar smoking world. One of my first purchases after obtaining my own indoor smoking area was a Rabbit Air Minus A2. I used that machine for a nearly 8 years before replacing it for this review, and over the years, it did it's job well. For years, that machine was the gold standard, and today, we will be looking at that machine's successor, the Rabbit Air A3.
Jake Wyatt Cigars has announced a new sampler containing all the blends in their Gourmet collection (Appendix II, Fourth Dimension, Herbert Spencer, Lucid Interval, U.S.I.R.) in a new perfecto size. This is similar to how the company released those blends in the lancero size earlier this year.
"As soon as I lit this cigar, I could taste sweetness and roasted nuts. Almost like honey roasted peanuts. As I continued to indulge, a little white pepper was introduced, adding a little complexity to the cigar. The sweetness eventually gave way to the pepper notes, only to return as the cigar began to wind down. Would I smoke this cigar again? Absolutely! I enjoyed the experience so much I would have immediately smoked another one upon setting this one down. " -Jai P. (Jai)
Foundation Cigar Company has announced a new vitola of the Menelik for The Humidour Cigar Shoppe of Cockeysville, MD. The limited-edition Foundation Menelik Corona Gorda is a collaboration with the Humidour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the store.