Tagged Dominican Republic

October 24, 2017

The ubiquitous device that we know as a “Barber Pole” has an interesting and unique history. In medieval times, barbers also performed bloodletting, tooth extractions, and surgery on their customers. During blo... Read More...

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La Flor de Ynclan Torpedo

September 15, 2017

Despite introducing themselves as a manufacturer of premium cigars in the U.S. only a decade ago, Villiger has quite an impressive history, dating back nearly as far as the world's most reputable Cuban marcas. ... Read More...

93%Sweet Dreams

Winston Churchill The Late Hour Robusto

August 29, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2017

In a BBC radio broadcast from London on October 1, 1939, Winston Churchill called Russia “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” The same can perhaps be said of the man. Most folks’ impression of Mr. ... Read More...

Caldwell Cigar Co. Savages Corona Larga cigar review

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Caldwell Savages Corona Larga

August 9, 2017

In the world of cigars, the term “line extension” is rather loosely defined. It can refer to a new vitola (or several vitolas) manufactured to complement the historical production offerings of a brand. It can r... Read More...

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Hit & Run

August 4, 2017

In January of 2017, cigar fanatics were delivered a shocking blow, as industry deviant Matt Booth announced his departure from the premium cigar market. Booth had made his debut eight years prior, crossing-over... Read More...

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AVO Syncro South America Ritmo Torpedo Largo

July 28, 2017

AVO Cigars received an update in early 2015—not quite as extreme as sister brand Camacho (both brands being owned by Davidoff of Geneva), but more of a subtle evolution—bringing the twenty-eight-year-old brand ... Read More...

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Cohiba Blue

June 16, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Before Sean Williams was announced as the new face of Cohiba and even before the Cohiba Blue was introduced to the public, General Cigar Company (parent company of Cohiba) teased the cigar's release to the ciga... Read More...

89%Old School

Partagas Heritage Robusto

May 17, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Partagás is famously among the world's oldest cigar brands in current production, dating back to 1845 (as you'll often see on the cigar's bands) in Havana, Cuba. Like nearly every non-Cuban duplicate brand, the... Read More...

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Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande

May 11, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2017

Several years ago, the General Cigar Company’s Cohiba division began a collaborative project with the rapper Shawn “Jay Z” Carter which resulted in a spin-off brand named “Comador Cigars.” These cigars were rol... Read More...

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Davidoff 702 Series Special R