The RoMa Craft Quinquagenario is a limited edition cigar that was released in 2023 to celebrate the 50th birthday of RoMa Craft’s co-founder, Skip Martin. The name “Quinquagenario” is a Spanish term that refers to a person who has reached their 50s. The Quinquagenario is the first RoMa Craft cigar to be made outside of Nicaragua. It is rolled at Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic, which is owned and operated by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. […]
The Aganorsa Supreme Leaf with its gaudy bright yellow, orange and purple packaging is set to return next month. The cigar which usually sees a late winter release should be on the shelves by halloween. This release is a 6 x 54 Perfecto with a MSRP of $16.99 before any state or local taxes. Like previous releases it will be limited with a production of just 1,500 boxes of 10 cigars. However, unlike previous releases […]
Nicholas Melillo began his career in the cigar industry working in a cigar shop in his home state of Connecticut. He would eventually wind up at Drew Estate where he become one of the top blenders. It is here that some controversy over the Liga Privada No. 9 line starts to emerge. Depending who you ask some might credit him with the creation of that blend, while others would credit Steve Saka. No matter who […]
HVC Cigars follows up the successful HVC Hot Cake with the HVCHot Cake Golden Line. The Cigar is available in four sizes; Laguito No. 4 (4 1/2 x 52), Corona Gorda (5 5/8 x 46), Laguito No. 5 (6 x 54) and Gran Canon (6 x 60). The cigar is being made in brand owners Reinier Lorenzo’s own factory Fabrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. de Reinier Lorenzo in Esteli, Nicaragua. Cigar Review: HVC Hot Cake Golden Line […]
The legend of Four Roses began when Paul Jones, Jr., the founder of Four Roses Bourbon, became smitten by the beauty of a Southern belle. It is said that he sent a proposal to her, and she replied that if her answer were “Yes,” she would wear a corsage of roses on her gown to the upcoming grand ball. Paul Jones waited for her answer excitedly on that night of the grand ball…when she arrived […]