San Andres

Cigar News: Davidoff Announces Chefs Edition 50th Anniversary

by Matthew T. | Sep 4, 2018 | All, Davidoff, Dominican Republic, News | 0 |

In the midst of celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Davidoff will launch an additional Chefs Edition in collaboration with five of the best chefs of the world. Among these top chefs are Thomas Keller from The French Laundry in Yountville, USA, Alvin Leung from Bo Innovation in Hong Kong, Klaus Erfort from his eponymous Gästehaus in Saarbrücken, Germany, Heiko Nieder from The Restaurant in Zurich and Shaun Rankin from Ormer Mayfair in London. There are 12 Michelin stars represented among all of these culinary stars. The common thread in each of these chefs is one passion and one mission to fill people’s time beautifully with their culinary creations. These chefs seek out the finest ingredients in the same way that Davidoff selects fine tobaccos for their cigars.

Cigar News: La Barba Cigars Soon to Release Primitivo

by Matthew T. | Jun 28, 2018 | All, Dominican Republic, IPCPR, La Barba Cigars, Mexican San Andres, News, Tony Bellatto | 0 |

Tony Bellatto will soon release The third core line for La Barba Cigars, a company he launched in partnership with Caldwell Cigars back in 2012. The new line will be called Primitivo, and incidentally will also be the first maduro cigar from La Barba. The Primitivo is meant to be a full-bodied blend.

Cigar News: Gurkha Introduces Lounge Exclusive Cigar

by Matthew T. | Feb 15, 2018 | All, Gurkha, Habano, Mexican San Andres, News | 0 |

Gurkha Cigars have announced a cigar that will exclusively be made for Gurkha Lounges and for retailers with more than 25 Gurkha facings. This new Lounge Exclusive will be available with a Maduro or Habano wrapper. The cigar will be made available to the seven exclusive Gurkha Lounges and any retailers that carry more than 25 Gurkha facings and that are not within a 25-mile radius of the official Gurkha lounges.

Cigar News: Crowned Heads Paniolo Especiale 2018 Soon to Release

by Matthew T. | Feb 9, 2018 | All, Country, Crowned Heads, Jon Huber, Mexican San Andres, News, Nicaragua | 0 |

The 2018 Paniolo Especial is being produced at My Father Cigars S.A. in Esteli, Nicaragua. It is a 5.5 x 48 Super Corona, a vitola that was inspired by the Bolivar Super Coronas EL 2014 (Cuba). The Paniolo Especial 2018 features binder and filler leaves from Nicaragua and a San Andres wrapper leaf from Mexico. The cigar will be priced at $8.90 per cigar and available in 12-count boxes. Production is limited to 500 boxes, total.

Blind Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua | Joya Black Robusto

by Emmett | May 10, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Drew Estate, Eric, Featured, IPCPR, Joya De Nicaragua, Maduro, Matt C., Matthew T., Mexican San Andres, Nicaragua, Robusto, Zane G. | 0 |

“This was a cigar I would gladly smoke again. Every aspect of the cigar was really good, and it kept me interested the entire time. Bold smoke output, great burn, complex and yummy flavors. These are the characteristics anyone would want in a cigar.” -Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)

Cigar News: Nomad Releases SA-17 Lancero

by Emmett | Sep 1, 2016 | All, Featured, Fred Rewey, IPCPR, Lancero, Maduro, Mexican San Andres, News, Nicaragua, Nomad | 0 |

Nomad Cigar Co. expands distribution of the Nomad SA-17 Lancero Nomad Releases SA-17 LanceroEstelí, Nicaragua (Aug 31, 2016) – Nomad Cigar Company has announced the expansion of SA-17 Lancero to additional retailers. The 7×38 lancero was blended at rolled in Estelí at Tobacalera AJ Fernandez.

Blind Cigar Review: RoMa Craft | Neanderthal HN

by Emmett | Jun 29, 2016 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Nicaragua, RoMa Craft, Skip Martin | 0 |

“Overall I really enjoyed this cigar. The strength picked up as the cigar went along. There was always a nice spice throughout the cigar that started with some pepper but was more of a chili spice. The smoke was very thick and creamy.” -Wes (SosaCub4Life)

Quick Cigar Review: Sotolongo | Hechicera Maduro Robusto

by Aaron | Oct 30, 2014 | Aaron, All, Featured, Mexican San Andres, Quick Cigar Reviews, Robusto | 0 |

The Hechicera Maduro is the second and final blend from the Sotolongo Cigars partnership with Christian Eiroa and was released in August of 2014. The cigar has a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper with Nicaraguan binder and filler. The Robusto measures in at 4.5”x50 and carries an MSRP of $7.46.

Blind Cigar Review: Rocky Patel | Prohibition San Andres Toro (Prerelease)

by Aaron | Oct 20, 2014 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Craig, Dave, Emmett, Featured, Gregg, Maduro, Mexican San Andres, Nicaragua, Rocky Patel, Rocky Patel, Sandeep, Toro | 0 |

“I truly appreciated the various transitions of richness and sweetness this cigar offered during each third. While not all of the flavors were in my wheelhouse, most of them were. I was impressed at how well the combinations worked together.” -Gregg (McGreggor57)

Blind Cigar Review: Espinosa Maduro Belicoso

by Aaron | May 28, 2014 | All, Belicoso, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dave, Erik Espinosa, Espinosa, Featured, Gregg, Jason H., Mexican San Andres, Nicaragua, Robert, Sandeep | 0 |

“Even though there were some minor burn issues and the cigar started out with a bit of a tight draw, it was absolutely great to smoke. The flavors were simply outstanding. Perfectly melded together, with nice subtle transitions in the profile every couple of inches into the smoke. I’m ready to see the reveal on this one so I can go out and buy a box!” -Dave (mdwest)