Category Archives: Manufacturer Spotlight

The Sobremesa Brulee is one of the newest cigars from legendary blender Steve Saka. It was considered one of the most anticipated brands to be released during the 2019 IPCPR Tradeshow and now it has finally reached our warehouse. The cigar acts as a sequel to the first Dunbarton launch, the original Sobremesa, however its…

Among the newest cigars to hit our shelves this year is one of the best H.Upmann cigars ever blended. The H.Upmann brand goes back more then a hundred years and recently has been put through a renaissance of sorts. The H.Upmann by AJ was absolutely amazing while th H.Upmann Grupo de Maestro was a top…

AJ Fernandez is not one to rest on his laurels. He is busier then ever now, with the past few years seeing huge growth in his company. He has done major collaborations with the largest companies in the business, such as Montecristo, Hoyo de Monterrey and H.Upmann. He has also done tremendous work with more…

 In the modern cigar industry, we have no shortage of powerful flavorful cigars. Where as many pre-boom cigars where valued for being smooth, creamy and mellow, the modern day aficionado prefers power and complexity. Some of the highest rated cigars of the past decade have all been medium to full body and incredibly complex, however…

Who in the cigar industry has a more dedicated fan base then that of Drew Estate? They have followers all over the country who flock to their events and stock up on their newest and most limited releases. Out of their impressive inventory, the Liga Privada and the Undercrown garner the most attention from their…

Many of the cigars you know and love today have Cuban origins. Brands such as Cohiba, Montecristo, and Romeo y Julieta all originally hailed from that small Caribbean island. While many people are already aware of this, there are several smaller boutique lines that are also rich in Cuban history. One of our favorites here…

The cigar industry has changed quite a bit in the last decade or so. With the smaller boutique companies emerging, they tend to focus on mall small batch, limited edition lines with high quality but very low inventory. There is not a company in the market today that doesn’t have at least 2-3 hard to…

Leave it to Nick Melillo to combined the world of cigars, history, British nobility, and a BBC drama all in one project. The cigar in question is the newly released Highclere Castle, one of the most exciting releases of the year. It may have one of the coolest back stories of any cigar in recent…

When you think of bold smokes, your mind immediately goes to Camacho. While they have always had the reputation for rich, hearty cigars, the idea of bold has really been at the foreground of their philosophy the past few years. From the Barrel Age line to the new Diploma, Camacho is riding a train into…