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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...

Cigar Review: Ezra Zion Cigars-Honor Series “Reagan”


A little while back I received a care package from Emilio Cigars and in that package was a cigar that absolutely stood out. Upon examination it was a new offering from my friends at Ezra Zion, the Reagan. The Reagan is the first of the line dubbed the “Honor” line. The Reagan was rolled at Matasa by the Quesada family which makes the cigar even that...

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Company: RockStone Premium Coffees Bean Origin or Blend: Guatemalan Quiche Body: Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $16.50/lb (Purchase) Background: We have reviewed several single origin beans from RockStone, who just began in 2010. In the second half of that year they released their first two house blends, while maintaining a...

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We’re back with another coffee contest sponsored by Fratello Coffee Roasters! In true Holiday spirit, we’ve joined with Fratello to give away 5 bags of coffee to 5 lucky winners! Up for grabs – 16 oz bags of Fratello’s Guatemalan Montecristo. It’s Single Estate, Direct Trade, and Rainforest Alliance approved. We reviewed it a while...

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Company: Rocketfuelcoffee.com Bean Origin or Blend: Rocketfuelcoffee.com XXX (Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Bold Organic) Body: Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $25/lb (Purchase) Background: We’re back with another review of Rocketfuelcoffee.com. This time, we are reviewing a lower priced bean, the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. It’s an...

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Company: Rocketfuelcoffee.com Bean Origin or Blend: 100% Hawaiian Kona Body: Light/Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $36/lb (Purchase) Background: I’ve been looking forward to trying a 100% Kona, having lots of blended Konas over the years. Here is how Rocketfuel’s website describes their variety: Kona Coffee is the...

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Company: Rocketfuelcoffee.com Bean Origin or Blend: Genuine Kopi Luwak Body: Medium/Full Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $100 per ½ lb (Purchase) Background: If you haven’t heard, there is a coffee known as the “cat poop” coffee, though it’s officially called Kopi Luwak – and we have a review of it for you today! Here are some...

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Company: Rocketfuelcoffee.com Bean Origin or Blend: Jamaican Blue Mountain Body: Light/Medium Roast: Medium Brew Method: Drip and French Press Price: $46/lb. (Purchase) Background: Rocketfuelcoffee.com describes the Jamaican Blue Mountain: Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is a globally protected certification mark meaning that only coffee certified by the...

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