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Cigar Review: Espinosa Maduro Toro


Having hit store shelves roughly a month ago, the Espinosa Maduro is the namesake follow-up to Erik Espinosa’s first solo release, the Espinosa Habano. Made in his picturesque La Zona factory in Estelí, according to the company’s press release, this cigar is reminiscent of brand owner Erik Espinosa’s personal taste...

Cigar Review: Ortega Serie “D” No. 9



Eddie Ortega made quite the splash last year when he and long time partner, Erik Espinosa, split EO Brands and Eddie launched Ortega Cigar Company. Eddie’s first release was the Serie D Maduro. Cloaked in a dark San Andres Mexican wrapper, the Serie D no. 8 was my #2 cigar of the year last year and is a staple in my smoking...

Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos “Diamond”


Unveiled last summer at IPCPR and released in October, The Preferidos “Diamond” is an extension of the La Aurora Preferidos line. The Preferidos line features five other versions which are distinguished by the color of their decorative tubo packaging as well as their...

Cigar News: Press Release: ESPINOSA PREMIUM CIGARS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ESPINOSA MADURO


Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the long anticipated Espinosa Maduro. Coming off last year’s successful debut of the medium bodied Espinosa Habano, the Espinosa Maduro will be wrapped in a beautiful, smoothly ...

Cigar News: Press Release: Drew Estate Unveils “Kentucky Fire Cured” line extension to My Uzi Weighs a Ton brand of cigars.


Miami, FL – Drew Estate Inc. announced today the impending release of Kentucky Fire Cured Cigars, an extension to the MUWAT brand also to be produced at the Joya de Nicaragua factory. In development for over...

Posted by in What's In Your Humidor | 3 comments

Each Thursday, we’ll be asking those closest to the industry what they keep in their humidor and what their smoking habits are…because we all want to know, right?! In case you missed our inaugural post with Paul Bush of Panacea, you may view it here. Today we are joined by Michael Herklots, General Manager of Davidoff of Geneva, New York. As you’ll...

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  Size: 6×47, Gran Corona Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Corojo & Cameroon Filler: Dominican, Peruvian, Nicaraguan, & Brazilian Strength: Medium/Full Price: $7.60 – $9.80 Grade: 9.0 Released at the 2010 IPCPR trade show, the Guillermo Leon line is the newest offering from La Aurora and Miami Cigar Company, and is named for La Aurora Vice...

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We started a new series last week on Toasted Foot and I hope you had a chance to check it out. It’s called What’s In Your Humidor? and we’ll be asking those closest to the industry what they keep in their humidor, how often they smoke, and what some of their favorite smokes are. We will be interviewing a different insider each Thursday. If you...

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Size: 6×50, Toro (box pressed) Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan Ligero, Mexican Ligero (San Andreas), Dominican Republic Viso (Piloto Cubano) Strength: Mild Price: Box of 20, $164 Grade: 9.2 262 Cigars came on the scene back in 2009 with the release of their first blend, the Paradigm (review); we...

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Our Contest Ends This Week – 13th Floor Cigars Giveaway 13 Winners! We’re giving away 30 cigars, a customized humidor, and more! Entering is Easy – Details...

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