Category: Habano
Blind Cigar Review: Espinosa | Miami Fresh Rolled Habano
“It’s not the most complex or exciting cigar ever but for those who lean more towards mild and consistent this fits that profile perfectly. A very easy smoke with a good burn and great smoke production. ” -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)
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Cigar News: Drew Estate Launches JR Cigars Exclusive NightShade
Drew Estate is launching a new cigar exclusive to JR Cigars: NightShade. NightShade is rolled in Nicaragua at the La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate, NightShade and the blend uses a Connecticut Habano wrapper, Indonesian binder, and filler from Nicaragua and Dominican Republic.
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Cigar News: Southern Draw Announces Firethorn – Augusta
Southern Draw is offering a new cigar in honor or Veterans and decades-long military service in Augusta, Georgia, the Firethorn – Augusta. The new iteration of the Firethorn features a new logo and blend. The new logo was designed byt Arizona-based JMG Graphic Works.
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Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | Herrera Esteli Habano Edicion Limitada Lancero
“It is a great lancero. The flavors were bold and crisp with enough strength to provide body and depth. I realize that I forgot to mention this earlier but the smoke output was fantastic and the ash had a constant plume of smoke coming off of it. It’s an easy recommendation for me and worth picking up a fiver. ” -Alan (Eulogy)
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Blind Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda | Special Selection Toro
“This brown beauty ended up being a very pleasant and enjoyable smoke on all levels. The retrohale was nice and smooth with just the right amount of zing without offending the nasal passages. I would smoke this cigar again.” -Randy B. (randobush)
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Cigar News: Crowned Heads Announes Limited Edition Mil Días – Mareva EL XX (2020)
Crowned Heads has announced a limited edition version of its new Mil Días brand – Mil Días Mareva EL XX (2020). This new cigar uses the same blend as the original but comes in a new size, the traditional Cuban Mareva vitola (5 1/8″ x 42), a corona Only 1000 cabinets of 30 will be made. The Mil Días Mareva EL XX will cost $8.95 per cigar, and is rolled at Tabacalera Pichardo in Esteli, Nicaragua, under the supervision of Don Eradio Pichardo. Mil Días Mareva EL XX will ship November.
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Blind Cigar Review: Camacho | Liberty 2020
“I may have thought that this cigar was trying to hard, but it really was good. So many changes with some great mouth feel. It keeps you interested and will have something for everyone. It is a time investment but if you give it a shot you will be rewarded.” -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi)
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Cigar News: Emilio Cigars Releases Limited Edition LJZ
Emilio Cigars has announced a second release of their Limited Edition LJZ cigar. This cigar is a collaboration between Emilio Cigars and Black Label Trading Company (BLTC) and was the first cigar to come from the brand since Gary Griffith left in 2015. The name LJZ comes from the initials of the man behind the company L.J. Zucca.
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Blind Cigar Review: United Cigar | Classic Cuban Torpedo
“While the cigar’s appearance didn’t impress me at all initially, this was a clear cut case of never judging a book by its cover. The cigar provided a wide array of flavors and transitions and the end result was a highly enjoyable cigar from start to finish. I would definitely smoke it again.” -Matt Cade (CadeTNCC)
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Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | Undercrown Dogma Sun Grown
“This cigar checks all of the boxes. Great construction, wonderful changes in the profile, and impactful. It kept my attention for the whole smoking experience. If you are a lager ring gauge fan, you should seek this out. It has something for every level of smoker. At a little over an hour it makes for a great smoke for any situation. Find some and share it with some friends. You won’t be disappointed” -Estevan Z. (TheRealBanzi
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Cigar News: Fratello Announces “The Pennsylvanian” Exclusive
Omar de Frias has announced a new cigar today, exclusive to the state of Pennsylvania: “The Pennsylvanian.” This is the third in a series of state exclusive cigars.
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Blind Cigar Review: Oliva | Cain FF Nub 464 T
“I enjoyed the flavors, the aroma was pleasant, it put off a ton of smoke. The size is good for a relaxing morning cup of coffee, and the flavors themselves pair well with coffee. I would have given it a higher rating, but due to the hole in the wrapper, it caused the draw to be weird, hardly getting any smoke, while smoke poured off the end like a tire fire.” -Joseph S. (Bearded Bastard)
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