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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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Cigar Review: Torano Single Region Serie Jalapa

  Size: 5×52, Robusto Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Criollo ’98) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium Price: $6.5-6.95 Grade: 8.6 Released in August of 2010, right around the IPCPR convention, the Torano Single Region Serie Jalapa is available in three sizes and priced between $6.50 and $6.95. The three sizes are a 5×52 Robusto, a...

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Cigar Review: Padron 1964 Anniversary, SI-15 Natural (Smoke Inn 15th Anniversary)

  Size: 6×60 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sungrown Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium/Full Price: 15 for $277.50; 5 for $92.50 Grade: 9.4   Smoke Inn Cigars is celebrating their 15th Anniversary with three limited edition releases. Their first release was the Tatauaje Anarchy (review), which was largely well received. Their second...

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Today we have another blind review we did for Smoke Magazine. Smoke Magazine, Sample #22 (Summer Issue) Aesthetics, 88 – The milk chocolate wrapper is smooth to the touch and has a great presence when rolled in the palm. It bears an excellently constructed, almost wafer-like box press and has a very hearty appearance. Construction, 88 – Smooth to the touch,...

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Size: 5.5×52, Aguila Wrapper: San Andres Double Maduro Binder: San Andres Filler: Nicaraguan, Panamanian Strength: Medium/ Full Grade: 8.8 Price: Box of 20, $170.95 Today at Toasted Foot we review the new line of cigars from Gran Habano. Headed up by Don Guillermo, the Azteca is a departure from the typical Gran Habano flavor profile; George Rico worked...

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I hope everyone had a very blessed Christmas; we actually got some snow in Middle Georgia, which is extremely rare for Christmas – it’s usually the first of the year before we see any (if we do at all). I had a great time with family and friends and got to enjoy cigars with some of my closest friends, my father, and my brother-in-law; truly a great...

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