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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...

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Cigar Review: CAO L’Anniversarie Cameroon

Size: 5×50 (Robusto) Wrapper: West African Cameroon Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium Price: Box of 20, $112.99 Grade: 9.3 Today’s review is one I’ve wanted to make a formal review of for quite a while – the CAO Cameroon for today’s review has several years age on it. The Cameroon was first introduced in 1999, at the 30...

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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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TORAÑO LAUNCHES “SINGLE REGION TOUR,” PAIRED WITH PT’S PREMIUM COFFEE ROASTERS TOUR LAUNCHES JANUARY 2011 (Miami, Florida) January 3, 2011 - The Toraño Family Cigar Company, makers of some of the finest cigars in the world, is excited to announce the launch of the Single Region Tour.  The Tour will feature one of the Toraño Family’s newest blends,...

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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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