91%
Very Good
"This was an enjoyable cigar. The flavors were a nice mild to medium and never overpowering. The construction was very good and added to the overall smoking experience. " -Quinn (quinnpins269)
91%
Very Good
El Artista Cigars has announced Artista Studio Works (ASW), a collaborative effort between the El Artista Factory and Dominican Artists of multiple mediums. ASW seeks to bring the life and culture of the Dominican Republic to the rest of the world through works of art and inspiration.
El Artista is coming out with a new versions of their Cimarron line, Soft-Box-Pressed. Cimarron Soft-Box-Pressed is only availble in the Dominican and distributed by Belmare SRL. It will come in soft packs of 5 and boxes of 20.
El Artista Cigars has announced that its cigars will now be for sale in Austria. This comes about as part of a partnership with Dios Tobaco located in Wiener Neustadt. Austria is the seventh country in Europe to gain El Artista distribution. The three brands that will be available are: Cimarron, Big Papi by David Ortiz, and Buffalo Ten.
91%
Very Good
Adam B.AlanAllBlind Cigar ReviewsDominican RepublicEl ArtistaEricFeaturedMaduroMexican San AndresSteveToro
·"This cigar was enjoyable to say the least. Flavors did not develop or transition, however remain consistent and enjoyable throughout. Strength built a touch but that is expected with a ring gauge around 50. I would definitely smoke again and recommend" -Adam B. (Bushboy)
93%
Overall Score - Great
"A very boxable cigar some hiccups but it is a handmade product and in my opinion worth a little coin to enjoy. I do wonder how they would age seems like a prime candidate for the experiment." -Ryan H. (Ryan H.)
Tabacalera El Artista has announced two new line extensions for existing brands and one new rebrand. Fugly Cheroots and Buffalo TEN each are each getting line extensions and the eight-year-old Puro Ambar is getting a new look and blend.
Sinistro is releasing a new line with multiple blends: La Fabrica. This new series consists of small batches of "forgotten" cigars that have been aging for some time. The cigars are unearthed, tested, and given new names. The concept is similar to the Lost & Found series from Robert Caldwell and Matt Booth.
90%
Very Good
AllBlind Cigar ReviewsDominican RepublicDouble ToroEl ArtistaFeaturedIPCPRJuan PeñaMaduroMexican San Andres
·"My first impressions were negative due to the size of the cigar. Eliminating my bias towards that was easy once I started smoking the cigar. It really was a pleasant and long experience. This is still not necessarily going to be a first choice smoke for me but I can say it was flavorful enough all the way through to work for a niche smoke at the right time for me. Well constructed and good looking, I’d revisit this cigar again." -Diana (ArmyRN)
El Artista has announced a followup to their 2016 success Big Papi by David Ortiz: The Slugger Big Papi by David Ortiz. It will make its debut at the IPCPR trade show later this month.