Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust is known for two things: rich, complex Maduros comprised of Connecticut Broadleaf and balanced, smooth Copnnecticuts that are full in flavor like Sobremesa Brulée and Sobremesa Brulée Blue. The Brulée, although Saka claims is not sweetened or sweet tipped, offers a decent amount of sweetness, coupled with creaminess, roasted almonds, caramel, […]
Artesano Del Tobacco, makers of the El Pulpo cigar and Viva La Vida, is celebrating their 5th Anniversary with two new blends! Last year, they released the El Pulpo, a dark San Andres Maduro blended at the AJ Fernandez factory in Nicaragua. With overwhelming success, including placement on the top ten cigars of Cigar Aficionado […]
Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust is rising in popularity. This certainly appeared to be the case at the most recent PCA Trade Show. With a stellar core line, that Owner and Blender Steve Saka says is the key to a successful brand, there is a cigar for anyone. Whether you prefer something light and smooth like […]
The newest brand to arrive at Oak Glen Tobacconist, Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. is a Dominican Republic based company showcasing artistry and flavor throughout their portfolio. From the striking Black and White labels and the unique leaf work over the wrapper, Jack Wyatt Cigars have a visually stunning lineup. One of my favorite blends is […]
Oak Glen Tobacconist just got back from the PCA 2024 trade show and returned with something extra special! Out of the newest releases from the show, one I was incredibly excited for is that NEW NEW from Black Works Studio! Introducing the Black Works Studio Paper Crane Connecticut! Released in two different sizes, amped up […]
There are myriad reasons I am excited to attend the PCA Trade Show. For those who don’t know, the PCA (Premium Cigar Association) hosts a trade show for retailers, manufacturers, and media each year. This is a time when many new products are released and show deals are offered to retailers. Among the new releases […]
Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf 2024 has landed and is in a new size! Introducing the Aganorsa Supreme Leaf Rosthchild 2024. This is the first time we see this blend available in a 4.5×50 box-pressed vitola. In the past, there have been perfectos, toros, robustos, and the list goes on. Rothschild seems to be the blender’s […]
This is an interesting one. While Bleak Midwinter owns the title for OGT Saint Patrick’s Day exclusive, there is a very special cigar I came across that I had to offer this holiday. Saint Patrick’s Day cigars have always been known as the barber pole smoking holiday. Cigars like Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock by Alec […]
Crowned Heads Cigars has a vast portfolio, comprised of favorites like Yellow Rose, Juarez, Mil Dias, and a host of others. Several years ago they teamed up with Tim Ozgener and added Ozgener Family Cigars to the line up. One of my favorite blends from this is the Aramas San Andres Maduro. Released in 2023, […]
Foundation Cigars have had a lot of new releases over the last year, one such that I have looked into repeatedly is the Foundation Aksum Claro. If you have any curiosity about how this cigar came about, check out our article on it: Foundation Aksum is rebranded from Foundation Metapa. Much like the Olmec releases […]