One of the newest companies to be added to the OGT Humidor, Black Star Line is known for its rich flavor and strength. Mallory and I sampled their flagship cigar, the War Witch Connecticut, at the previous tpe, Tobacco Plus Expo, and instantly fell in love with the blend. Produced at the Aganorsa factory, War […]
Tradition is paramount in the world of cigars. Sometimes traditions last generations, and in the case of excellence, why change it? I refer to the immaculate blending and construction of the Eiroa family. They have been producing fantastic cigars out of Honduras for over forty years. Some might know the Eiroa family from Camacho before […]
Mi Querida (pronounced “me kay-ree-dah”) literally translates as “my dearest”. Steve Saka released this beautiful broadleaf near the beginning of his launch of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. If there is something Saka is known for its complexity, balance, and flavor, and the Mi Querida cigar is a shining example of that. Not only are the […]
The Sobremesa fits very interestingly in the Steve Saka portfolio. While you have the Sobremesa Brulee or the Brulee Blue landing at the mild, creamy side, and the Qi Querida and Triqui Traca on the heavy, full side, the Sobremesa comes in at a medium to medium-plus. One of Saka’s first blends, the Sobremesa is […]
Tim Swanson is perhaps best known for his online retail business, Cigars Daily. He is a prolific content creator, educating cigar consumers across the nation with quality videos and insightful tips. Aside from being the guy most new cigar consumers might say, “Got them into cigar smoking,” he is also the owner of a fantastic […]
There are bold cigars and then there are BOLD cigars. This particular Maduro is bold while being incredibly balanced. Mi Querida Triqui Traca (pronounced “me kay-ree-dah tree-kee trah-ka”) uses a Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 grade dark leaf wrapped around a Nicaraguan Binder and multiple country fillers. The result is a tasty, full-flavored, full-bodied, medium-plus to […]
Steve Saka is a legend in the industry when it comes to blending. Earlier on, he was known for his accolades working for Drew Estate and the Liga Privada lines. If you have ever enjoyed the packaging and unique experience a Liga Privada can offer, then you have enjoyed Steve’s handy work. Now several years […]
LCA is raising the bar here in 2022! The newest release for February is the Cavalier Genève Oddjob! I have heard a lot about the cigar brand that rolls a twenty-four carrot cold leaf with the tobacco, but haven’t had much opportunity to try them. This makes me particularly excited to explore the brand, most […]
LCA Plus drop is coming! And much to my excitement, the third installment of the Privada Watch Series is on the list! Introducing the Privada Watch Series Root Beer Cigar. Previously we saw the Pepsi and the Rose Gold, both offering very different tastes. The Root beer is the third collection offered by Privada. The […]
Okay, so here is an interesting cigar. Originally released through the Privada Cigar Club, this dark, oily maduro uses a San Andreas wrapper, while the binder and fillers hail from the DR. The Bonita, Bonita, Bonita comes from the Tabacalera La Isla factory in the Dominican. A young man named Hostos, who is the cousin […]