These bold smokes get their name from a bold man. Simon Bolivar liberated much of South America from Spanish rule during the 19th century. The Bolivar brand was created in 1902 and is based today at the Partagas factory in the heart of Havana. Matching the might of the man,…
Montecristo Petit Edmundo
Montecristo has been one of the most popular cigar brands for more than fifty years. They have vitolas that have remained in their line for more than fifty years. Today we are taking at look at the Petit Edmundo. Released in 2006 after the success of the Hoyo de Monterrey…
Trinidad Reyes
Like the Cohiba cigar, Trinidad began its life as a gift presented by the Cuban government to foreign officials. After decades of mystery and intrigue Habanos S.A. introduced the brand to the public in 1998 with a singular vitola, the Lancero. Shortly after it’s debut the Lancero was replaced by…
J.C. Newman The American Robusto
Last month I took a trip down to Ybor City and visited J.C. Newman’s historic El Reloj factory and museum. There is so much to say about the thriving cigar culture of Tampa, Florida. I had a lovely time, and the people at J.C. Newman are outstanding. With that said,…
Crowned Heads Mil Días Mareva EL XX
Crowned Heads introduced the Mil Días in the fall of 2020 and received immediate praise from the industry. It was the second cigar produced by Tabacalera Pichardo for Crowned Heads after the 2019 release of the Juárez. First impressions labeled it ‘cubanesque’ in flavor and profile, but it doesn’t take…