Tagged Nicaraguan

The dictionary defines "epicure" as such: ep·i·cure /ˈepəˌkyo͝or/ noun a person who cultivates a refined taste, especially in food and wine; connoisseur. "she sipped at the water as an epicure woul... Read More...

Photo Review: Protocol K9

March 20, 2018

Cigar Reviews, Dojo Cigars, $8 to $10 Range, 2018, Photo Reviews

On March 13th, Cigar Dojo and Cubariqueño Cigar Co. announced a collaborative project titled Protocol K9. The cigars follow the law enforcement theme established by Cubariqueño in their first three official rel... Read More...

87%S’more Sumatra!

Oliva Gilberto Reserva Corona

March 15, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

If you’ve been around the world of cigars for a minute or two, you’ve probably become familiar with the Oliva family name. Their cigars have been ratings gold for well over a decade now, and I can’t remember se... Read More...

86%Airhead

My Father The Judge Toro

March 9, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

The original My Father cigar debuted in 2008 and was part of an overall transition for the García family as they expanded their operations in Nicaragua. The family's first factory was El Rey de los Habanos in M... Read More...

89%Dark Brew

The T. Short Churchill

February 23, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

The saga of Matt Booth and his involvement in the premium cigar industry proved to be one of, if not the most closely watched narratives across 2017 for craft cigar enthusiasts. This began with the shocking new... Read More...

89%Fine-Tuned

601 Blue Label Maduro Short Churchill

February 16, 2018

Where do we begin with this? This venerable line has been produced for nearly a decade, under the hands and eyes of some of the biggest names in the cigar industry. Originally created by EO Brands (Erik Espinos... Read More...

94%Progressive

Mombacho Cosecha 2012

January 30, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2018

Shortly before the annual IPCPR trade show (held in mid-July, 2017), Mombacho Cigars announced they would be introducing their most ambitious project to date—which would be on display for IPCPR attendees. The c... Read More...

82%Sweet & Sour

Enclave Broadleaf Robusto

January 23, 2018

AJ Fernandez is everywhere in the cigar world. He seems to be doing it all, and all at the same time. But as much as his name seems to be attached to roughly 1/4 of the cigars on the market today—whether person... Read More...

91%Balanced

Protocol Themis Toro

January 19, 2018

In the realm of small, boutique, upstart, and the token "born in a garage" companies to splash onto the premium cigar scene in recent times, Cubariqueño is among the most noteworthy and entertaining. The compan... Read More...

87%Black Licorice

Umbagog Gordo Gordo

December 22, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Two years after retiring from Drew Estate (operating as president and CEO for roughly eight years), Steve Saka turned his dreams into reality with the creation of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. With Steve's inv... Read More...

92%Puro Preeminent

Plasencia Alma del Campo Tribu

Steve Stevens

December 19, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2017

Let us begin, as we frequently do, with a little dose of history. The year 1865 was filled with events ranging from the mundane to the momentous. Here are a few tidbits: John Deere receives a patent for pl... Read More...

88%Clean & Refreshing

Villa Sombra Mojitos