General Cigar Co. Archives

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Diesel Whiskey Row Robusto

October 19, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

It seems that everywhere you turn today, there is a new brewery, distillery—even artisan cheese shop popping up in towns across this country. I wish the same existed for cigar companies, but this isn’t the arti... Read More...

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CAO Nicaragua Granada

EL Oso Fumar

October 3, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

The storied history of CAO is one froth with peaks, valleys, and everything in between. Once known for making pipes and building humidors, the company started the bold move into premium cigars during the infamo... Read More...

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CAO Estelí TAA Exclusive 2018

velorok

September 28, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2018

Estelí: What does that word mean to you? When it comes to the marketing people at General Cigar, it means… I'm not quite sure. The newest CAO limited release (a total of 15,000 cigars) is at least made at the S... Read More...

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Punch Diablo Scamp

Jack Heyer

August 29, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

The Punch Diablo debuted at IPCPR this year as a joint offering between General Cigar (the parent company of the non-cuban Punch brand) and A.J. Fernández (on the manufacturing side). The Punch Diablo is the fi... Read More...

Partagas 1845 Clasico robusto cigar review

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Partagas 1845 Clásico Robusto

Alex Martinez

August 15, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

Like all things that have been experienced, revisiting them has benefits and cons. Revisiting an attractive girlfriend that may not be as alluring anymore (well, neither are we), rediscovering a car that you co... Read More...

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Macanudo Inspirado Black Robusto

EL Oso Fumar

July 31, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

If you have spent any significant amount of time smoking premium cigars, you have smoked a Macanudo (just taking a wild guess here). Whenever I reflect on the nostalgic nature of cigars, I'm reminded of Macanud... Read More...

General Cigar Details New Punch Diablo

Sumatra Samurai

July 9, 2018

Press Releases

General Cigar Co., parent company of the non-Cuban Punch brand, has provided details on the next project from Punch, known as Punch Diablo.Historically, Punch cigars have been known for their Honduran origi... Read More...

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CAO Zócalo

velorok

June 27, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2018

CAO has a unique foothold in the premium cigar industry. Started as an independent, boutique cigar company that was eventually purchased by a tobacco behemoth, many had decried the brand to be dead sell-outs. T... Read More...

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Macanudo Inspirado Red Robusto

velorok

May 23, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

Like many cigar smokers today, I can fondly remember my first cigar—a Macanudo that my father gave me on our first road trip together. Somewhere between Chicago and the Smoky Mountains (befitting), a gas statio... Read More...

Diesel Announces Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cigar

Sumatra Samurai

May 21, 2018

Press Releases

Diesel—the latest brand under the General Cigar umbrella—has announced Whiskey Row, aged in bourbon barrels formerly containing Rabbit Hole Bourbon. Diesel Whiskey Row is crafted by A.J. Fernández, reportedly u... Read More...

Punch Cigars to Debut New Pack of Punch Sampler

Sumatra Samurai

March 21, 2018

Press Releases

Punch is set to debut a new sampler pack this month, marketed as PACK OF PUNCH. The packs are air-sealed pouches and contain six cigars in various sizes and blends.Containing some of the brand's most popula... Read More...

Macanudo Announces Inspirado Red Cigar

Sumatra Samurai

February 27, 2018

Press Releases

In mid-February, Macanudo announced their plans to celebrate their 50th anniversary with a number of promotions and releases through the “50 Days of Macanudo” celebration. Beginning on March 12th, Macanudo will... Read More...

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