Cigar Review: La Colmena Amado No. 36
With a brand like Warped Cigars that has few releases overall, it is a brand that is important to cover, and see the differences throughout the entire brand. Some of these companies have so many lines...
View ArticleWeek in Review ( Volume 3, Issue 10)
Seth's HumidorWeek in Review (Volume 3, Issue 10)This was a week packed full of Cubans, and because of that, I could see the difference in how my palate was at the end of the day compared with how it...
View ArticleCigar Revisited: Tatuaje Regios Reserva (2013)
It has been two years since I reviewed this cigar, well almost two years, and it was a cigar that was resurrected in a limited nature for the 10th Anniversary of Tatuaje Cigars. It was originally...
View ArticleCigar Review: 1502 Nicaragua Robusto
A member of The House of Emilio, 1502 Cigars is one the house's rock solid brands. 1502 never seem to be directly in the spotlight in my opinion, but at the same time they are never back stage. I...
View ArticleCigar Review: AVO Heritage Robusto
At the end of 2014, it was announced that the AVO brand would be receiving a makeover, and it would be a makeover that was fairly similar to the Camacho makeover in 2013. At the time of the AVO...
View ArticleWeek in Review (Volume 3, Issue 11)
Seth's HumidorWeek in Review (Volume 3, Issue 10)What an awesome week of smoking great cigars, and reviewing some terrific ones as well. Enough of the introductions, let's get to it!Cigars Reviewed...
View ArticleCigar Review: Flor del Valle Las Brumas (Warped Cigars)
Last week I reviewed the La Colmena Amado No 36, and while I typically do not try and review two cigars from a company this close together, I had to as this is probably one of the better cigars I have...
View ArticleCigar News: Liga Privada Único Serie Papas Fritas Gets New Packaging
Drew Estate announced today that Papas Fritas, the successful short filler release will be packaged in a whole new way, and with the new packaging comes a better price. Originally released in tins of...
View ArticleCigar Review: Buenaventura BV500
Curivari is one of those low-key brands in Nicaragua that is truly boutique. The people who know of them really dig their cigars, but those who don't have no idea. I would not say they are difficult to...
View ArticleHabanos Critic Review: Partagás Selección Privada Edición Limitada (2014)
Today we finish up our assessments of the 2014 limitadas, and see how they all line up. So far, they have been in line with past releases, some good and some disappointing, and that happens. I have...
View ArticleHabanos Critic Review: Montecristo Churchills Añejados
In December of last year, Habanos S.A. announced a new vision and concept, especially for Habanos S.A., and it was called Añejados. It can be translated as Aged Habanos, and the idea behind is that...
View ArticleHabanos Critic Review: Cohiba Siglo V (2005)
In 1992, Habanos S.A. celebrated 500 years since the arrival of Christopher Columbus in Cuba, and with that celebration, they released the Linea 1492 Series. The Habanos would not actually be released...
View ArticleCigar Review: Davidoff Maduro T (Toro)
Davidoff is known for many things, and while what they are known for varies depending on the individual, I guarantee that no one says they are known for the Davidoff Maduro. There are few smokers I...
View ArticleCigar News: Espinosa Especial Unveiled by Espinosa Cigars
On Thursday, March 26th, 2015, Espinosa Cigars announced their newest cigar as a company, the Espinosa Especial. The cigar, quoting Erik Espinosa, "is a new line, a new blend, a new cigar, but it's...
View ArticleWeek in Review (Volume 3, Issue 12)
Seth's HumidorWeek in Review (Volume 3, Issue 12)This was a great week, and there was nothing this week that disappointed me. All the cigars I reviewed and smoked were constructed wonderfully, and more...
View ArticleCigar Review: Viaje Jalapeño
Earlier this month, Andre Farkas of Viaje announced their two newest lines/early Spring releases. The cigars were called Senior Andre's Chicharrónes and Jalapeño, and Andre is going for a food theme...
View ArticleJose Blanco Blending Seminar on Cigar Federation
Jose Blanco, owner of Las Cumbres Tobacco and the individual behind Señorial, will be doing a live, online blending seminar on Cigar Federation! There are going to be two different times that you can...
View ArticleMonth in Review (Volume 1, Issue 3): March 2015 Highlights
Seth's HumidorMonth in Review: (Volume 1, Issue 3)March 2015 HighlightsSo begins Voume 3, and my review of the cigars that scored a 92 or high in the month of March. So far, this was the toughest month...
View ArticleCigar Review: L'Atelier Côte d’Or
At the 2014 IPCPR, L'Atelier Imports teased attendees of the show with an upcoming release for the 2015 year. The cigar was called Côte-d'Or, and information given at the time was that it was blended...
View ArticleHabanos Critic Review: Vegas Robaina Maestros Edición Regional España (2007)
In 2005, Habanos S.A. announced their regional edition program, It is a program to this day that offers some of the less known brands the opportunity to shine, and it also offers countries and regions...
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