I am the managing editor at Cigar Dojo, making sure all cigar reviews and articles meet the Dojo standards. Aside from my major passions (premium cigars and Kentucky Straight Bourbon), I enjoy photography/videography, as well as playing ice hockey and spending time with my family—which currently includes two boys, two girls, and one amazing wife.
For the past few years, Room101 has occupied a small corner within the Davidoff compound at IPCPR. Their 2016 setup kept with this theme, bringing a calm, cool, and sophisticated demeanor - all the while retai... Read More...
La Gloria Cubana is launching two new lines, one created solely for sale at brick and mortar cigar shops and the other developed for internet and catalog retailers.
La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli Maduro
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The legendary Hoyo de Monterrey brand continues its bold march into the future with an intriguing, limited edition collaboration called La Amistad. The blend was developed by AJ Fernandez, the Cuban expat cigar... Read More...
Even without the jaw-dropping presentation Padrón debuted at the 2014 IPCPR with their 50th Anniversary "The Hammer" limited edition humidors, they were still one of the largest attractions at the show. The set... Read More...
Shortly after the IPCPR, Espinosa Premium Cigars has introduced a host of new blends in its Backroom Series, which was introduced in 2014. The concept was created to offer Espinosa-branded lounges with exclusiv... Read More...
Crowned Heads had arguably the best location of the show, located nearly directly in front of attendees as they entered the show. The booth was very similar to years past, showcasing the brand's local Tennessee... Read More...
It's time to earn your cigar black belt and master the mythical "Death Touch". That's right, limited edition projects are coming to a halt (thanks to the FDA) and this is one you certainly don't want to miss. M... Read More...
Nick Melillo made his big debut at last year's IPCPR show and for 2016, he expanded four-fold. Nick (aka Nick R. Agua, aka Chief of Broadleaf) famously got his start at Drew Estate, working as Jonathan Drew's r... Read More...
Caldwell was one of, if not, the most exciting booths for the 2016 IPCPR. That's no small feat, considering the chaotic nature of this year's show, with brands throwing near-anything in their arsenal out in an ... Read More...
The FDA's overbearing ruling to regulate the cigar industry is quickly approaching, leaving almost everyone guessing as to the actual impact it will have. This, for example, could technically be the last "legal... Read More...
In February of 2016, it was announced by Cigar Federation that an unusual collaboration would be making its way to consumers this year. The cigar involves the likes of Drew Estate, Joya de Nicaragua, and Caldwe... Read More...
Quesada shared a booth with some of the brands they distribute and/or blend for out of their Quesada Cigars factory in the Dominican Republic. Switching gears from past years, the different brands had their own... Read More...