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Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | 300 Hands Conn...

Posted by Zane G. | Sep 23, 2020 | All | 0 |

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2

by Emmett | Oct 14, 2020 | AJ Fernandez, All, News, Nicaragua, Rafael Nodal | 0 |

Altadis U.S.A. released the Trinidad Espiritu in July of 2019. Now, over a year later, they are releasing a followup cigar in a new blend, Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 2. The original Espiritu actually had Series No. 1 on the band, but that kind of went under the radar. The original scored a 91 in our blind test.

Cigar News: Altadis U.S.A. Announces Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua

by Emmett | Oct 13, 2020 | All, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

The very first Montecristo was rolled in 1935; now 85 years later, Altadis is celebrating this milestone with a new cigar, the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua. This blend is described as a first-ever interpretation of the original blend from 1935 that made Montecristo the icon it is today.

Cigar News: Two New Southern Draw Desert Roses are Blooming this Year

by Emmett | Sep 30, 2020 | All, Connecticut, News, Nicaragua, Robert Holt, Southern Draw | 0 |

Southern Draw announced two new line extensions to the Desert Rose cigar today, the Famous Exclusivo (Exclusive to Famous Smoke Shop) and the Lonsdale. The company also announced that the original Desert Rose Belicoso Finos 5.5×54 will now be a regular production cigar in both 20 count boxes and 20 count bundles.

Blind Cigar Review: Southern Draw | 300 Hands Connecticut Piramides

by Zane G. | Sep 23, 2020 | All | 0 |

“This is exactly what I’d look for as a morning cigar or first cigar of the day. I typically smoke stronger cigars from the beginning of the day to the end but this was a nice change of pace for me. I’m really starting to enjoy these more often. I’d give this cigar an overall rating of 89. Flavors were pleasant and not overwhelming or overpowering. Would I smoke this again? Yes. Easily worth buying a fiver. ” -Kevin J. (maninblack77)

Cigar News: Aging Room Reveals Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu

by Emmett | Aug 31, 2020 | Aging Room, AJ Fernandez, All, News, Nicaragua, Rafael Nodal | 0 |

In celebration of winning Cigar Aficionado’s #1 Cigar of the Year last year with the Quattro Nicaragua, Aging Room is coming out with a special edition version of that cigar in a special size. Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu.

Cigar News: General Cigar Announces Diesel “Estelí Puro”

by Emmett | Aug 6, 2020 | A.J. Fernandez, AJ Fernandez, All, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

General Cigar announced today a new cigar for the Diesel brand: Diesel “Estelí Puro.” This is a new regular production line made by AJ Fernamdez.

Blind Cigar Review: Diesel | Whiskey Row Robusto

by Zane G. | Aug 3, 2020 | A.J. Fernandez, AJ Fernandez, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Habano, Natural, Nicaragua, Robusto | 0 |

“The flavors never changed from beginning to end but it was a pretty unique experience in terms of flavor. There’s only a few cigars that remind me of that sort of fermented grain flavor of beer and that’s what I tasted from start to finish. The smoke output and construction were spot on and it’s hard to find fault with anything. If you the taste of beer this might be something to try.” -Alan (Eulogy)

Blind Cigar Review: AJ Fernandez | Días De Gloria Short Churchill

by Zane G. | Jul 15, 2020 | A.J. Fernandez, AJ Fernandez, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Nicaragua, Toro | 0 |

“Overall this was a good cigar. That’s about it….it was good. There were hints of cream, sweetness, orange?? Cotton candy?? Cedar, wood and coffee….I kind of wished the weird flavors of cotton candy and orange stayed around longer so I don’t feel like it was my imagination. ” -Mickey T. (irratebass)