12 April 2018
At Tabacalera de Garcia in Dominican Republic, the “Grupo de Maestros” formulates the blends before submitting them to a panel of tasters. How does it work ? Directed by...
30 November 2017
The label Flor de Selva has just launched a “box pressed” gros robusto. A tasty experience! Less common than cylindrical formats, box-pressed cigars are nevertheless much appreciated by some...
11 October 2017
The “Headline Cigar” is one the best cigars that you can find on the market as you come to read these words. With our ear to the ground we...
09 October 2017
Today’s face-off features two inexpensive Cuban coronas, hand-rolled, of course, but using short filler (chopped leaves). Quintero Nacionales Puro Wrapper, binder, filler (short): Cuba Category: Corona Dimensions: 140...
06 October 2017
This fall, you are in for a treat. Introducing nine new cigars that are more than just fancy new names and bands, they are truly original. CAO wows us...
02 October 2017
Four newcomers to the cigar market all have one thing in common: an extra production step designed to naturally enhance their profile with new flavor. Kentucky Fire Cured cigars...
29 September 2017
Each of the Lopar formats has a different colored wrapper and its own blend. The wrapper and binder are from Ecuador, while the filler is made up of leaves...
15 September 2017
Contrary to popular belief, wine and cigars can be paired well together. This is our selection of the best matches. By Jean Cottereau Surprising combinations occur when a cigar...
31 August 2017
Some flavors in cigars and wine are decidedly “horsey”. Like them or not, they may be caused by a lack of hygiene. So, you don’t want too much. By...
28 August 2017
Quai d’Orsay N° 50 Puro Made in Cuba Wrapper, binder, filler: Cuba Robusto 110 mm × 50 (19.84 mm) Price: €9.50 Appearance: Attractive light and silky but veined wrapper. Hard...
21 August 2017
Montecristo Leyenda Puro Made in Cuba Wrapper, binder, filler: Cuba Gros robusto 165 mm × 55 (21.83 mm) Price: €20.90 Appearance: Beautiful silky and soft maduro wrapper. Well...
18 August 2017
ARTURO FUENTE OPUS X Belicoso XXX 22,00 € Immediately full-flavored, with very peppery notes (black pepper) and undertones of dried fruit. The Belicoso is changing, with good complexity, and...
