(Miami, Florida) April 29, 2016- Casa De Montecristo by Prime Cigar & Whiskey Bar, is about to open in one of Miami’s most dynamic neighborhoods, where commerce and nightlife combine seamlessly. The 4,700 square foot location at the new Millicento tower, 1106 S Miami Ave Suite 202, is soon going to show the public what “sophisticated relaxation” really means. The term coined by owner-operators…

If there are stories that I love, it's the stories that revolve around the resurrection of a tobacco/cigar company. There is nothing better than hearing or reading about the history of a tobacco company from the 19th or early 20th century and about its resurrection. I love being able to see photos of the farms, factories, owners, employees and packaging from when the company was still in business, and I love it when they tie it into the modern business. I am a sucker for all of that, so when…

The Cream City MKE is a store exclusive for Metro Cigars in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cream City MKE will be packaged in 10ct. paper bundles and the sole vitola is a 6 x 50 Toro. The blend consist of Nicaraguan and Honduran tobaccos. The cigar is bound with a dark Nicaraguan binder and wrapped in a beautiful Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper. The cigar is medium plus with good strength, a short finish and incredible complexity. Handmade at Erik Espinosa's La…

Ben Lee sent over a few samples of some of his tobaccos to me a few months back. One such tobacco was this Boswell Berry Cobbler. A very strong smelling aromatic, which can just about fill a room up just by opening the container. I almost want to eat the stuff, but I figure that wouldn't work out so well. So, I've been smoking it instead with decent results.…

A native of Miami, Florida Guerra brings with him an impressive resume,…

(United States) United Cigar, exclusive U.S. Distributor of Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco Brands announced today that a new Byron size will be available at the 2016 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas on July 25, 2016. The new size is part of the Byron Serie Siglo XXI (21st Century). Other Series include Siglo XIX and XX. The Byron Elegantes will measure 55 x 6.125”and will be sold in humidified cabinets of 25. Only 200 boxes will be available for sale in the U.S. for 2016. The 5,000 cigars…

I haven’t done a lot of reviews on short cigars, and I intend to do a few this year to bring some spotlight onto this overlooked gems. Often times, either as a result of time constraints or weather, you want a cigar that is going to present a full range of flavors without a 1-1/2 to 2 hour smoking time.

Announced in mid-2013 the Davidoff Nicaragua Short Corona (3-3/4x46 RG) is a great choice for a short cigar. This cigar has previously been reviewed in the…

Springfield, VA (April 18, 2016) – After a several delays, selected Fratello Cigars retailers should expect the receipt of the Fratello Branded Tray beginning this May.   With a slight change on its design, the Fratello Tray will not come with the secret compartment as suggested in a prior company’s release.  

“After revisions with the design team, we decided to not to…

The release of the Herrera Esteli TAA Exclusive was announced by Drew Estate Cigars in early March and it hit the shelves earlier this month.  You can read all the details in the press release we posted last month.  We've got a four-man group review, so let's dive right in!…

Founded by the creator of Black Label Trading Co. James Brown and a partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra, BLK WKS Studio was started in November of 2015. The Fabrica Oveja Negra factory was opened so that they could experiment with with tobaccos and blends, making it a "playground" for blending. BLK WRKS Studio is another outlet to produce unique, quality, boutique blends. This is a way for them to bring blends to life, that have been just sitting "on the shelf". The NBK is one of the first…

When I found out Hamlet Paredes and his family were leaving Cuba and going to the USA I was overjoyed. I had the great fortune of meeting, and getting to know him in my travels to Cuba. When I heard he had found a place with Rocky Patel, I was excited and impatient to taste what combinations of tobacco he would come up with.

Big Tuna previously reviewed the Rocky Patel…

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 — Wynwood, Florida  - Jonathan Drew has announced his plans today to enter the spirits industry with his new venture, “John Drew Brands.” The movement will focus on spirits, craft beverages, and food. 

Best known for "Market Disruption" before the word was an art form, JD pioneered new…

To celebrate their 125th Anniversary, Lane Limited released this aptly named blend. It also happened to be their first VaPer blend ever. A combination of red and bright flue-cured tobaccos and a balanced amount of fermented Louisiana Perique for some zest.

125th Anniversary…

At the beginning of the 2016 year, it was announced that Alliance Cigars, a wholesale cigar distributor, would teaming up with Espinosa Premiums Cigars to create a new vitola for the Laranja Reserva line. The vitola would be made exclusively for Alliance Cigars, and it would be the sixth addition in the DeSocio lineup. The DeSocio lineup began in 2013 and has been composed of limited and regular production vitolas that are unique in size to the national offerings of their respective lines.…

La Galera is Jochy Blanco's first release under IndianHead cigars.  Jochy and Tabacalera Palma recently acquired IndianHead from former owner Bill Bock. Below is the full press release with all the details.

Tabacalera Palma manufacturer of Aging Room Cigars, Señorial, Black Abyss, among others, is proud to announce its continued expansion into the US market with the acquisition of IndianHead…

I've had the idea to start revisiting cigars that I have reviewed, when I come across some more. The other day I just happened to pick up this Mederos Habano, and thought now was as good a time as any to get out there and see how it goes. These will be a little shorter and to the point. Check out the original review …

Miami, Florida, April 13, 2016 – Gran Habano announces the pre-release of La Colección de Elegancia, or The Elegance Collection, a collection of Gran Habano’s best-selling Corojo #5 blend in smaller ring gauge sizes.  



Gran Habano introduces its Colección de Elegancia for the discerning smoker, seeking a unique Corojo #5 experience.  The Corojo #5 Elegance sizes have…

A medium strength Virginia & Burley mix Gawith, Hogarth & Co. Best Brown #2 is an interesting tobacco, utilizing a floral essence topping. I have yet to come across a tobacco that has a floral topping. It isn't an overpowering note, but you can definitely taste it on the cold draw and jar note. I am anxious to see how these flavors end up when lit.…

Released in 2012, the Vegas Robaina XV Aniversario was selected as the Canadian Regional Edition release. As with other REs it was released in a 10 count boxes as a single vitola, the Sublime.

This cigar came to me by way of the Rocky Mountain Smokeout, and has had a substantial time to rest in my humidor.

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