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2013-05-14 19:51:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic Robusto 1979

Don Pepin was one of Cuba`s most respected rollers when he fled the country and started rolling cigars in Miami with some other prominent defectors. The cigar is marketed as full bodied and is promoted as some of the most Cuban tasting non-Cuban cigars.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/don-pepin-garcia/don-pepin-garcia-cuban-classic-robusto-1979

2013-05-13 17:15:15 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Best Non-Cuban Cigars of 2012

You have noticed it and even e-mailed us several times with a gentle reminder - we are late with our top non-Cuban cigars for 2012 list. It's time to fix it right now!

http://www.cigarinspector.com/other/best-non-cuban-cigars-of-2012

2013-05-12 14:17:18 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “skill conversion”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-skill-conversion

2013-05-10 22:10:46 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Blind Review: Padron Londres Natural

Today we bring you a very special guest review of the well-known Padron Londres Natural, submitted by the crew from Blind Man's Puff. They do blind cigar reviews - each cigar is smoked by at least 4 different reviewers and the smokes are received naked, without any bands or information.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/padron/padron-londres-natural-blind-review

2013-05-09 18:31:03 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Romeo y Julieta Petit Piramides 2005 Limited Edition

I spotted this beautiful stick at Casa Fuster in Barcelona and, of course, I just had to pick up a sampler of these classic smokes. Even though I'm not a fan of the Romeo y Julieta brand, I had high expectations for this petit torpedo, mostly because of its age.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/romeo-y-julieta/romeo-y-julieta-petit-piramides-2005-limited-edition

2013-05-08 17:59:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Oliva Serie V Melanio Petit Corona

The company markets this cigar as hand-rolled using ‘expertly fermented’ ligero fillers which are known for their robust and rich flavors.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/oliva/oliva-serie-v-melanio-petit-corona

2013-05-07 15:02:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Introducing the Cigar Flavors Wheel

When we published an article about cigar flavor components a while ago, a lot of readers commented and asked us to design a cigar flavors wheel with all the different flavors listed in the article.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/site-news/introducing-the-cigar-flavors-wheel

2013-05-05 21:11:48 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “typical cigar entrepreneur”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-typical-cigar-entrepreneur

2013-05-04 20:49:30 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

The Recluse Toro (Update)

Back in the Summer of last year I was sent a couple of pre-release cigars to review from Iconic Leaf Cigar Company, a relative newcomer to the cigar industry.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/iconic-leaf/the-recluse-toro-update

2013-05-02 19:57:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

De Siena 312

We have received the honor of writing the first review of a brand new cigar from one of the most respected cigar store/lounges in Westchester County, NY. Doc James Cigars. With 2 locations in the county, their flagship in Shrub Oak and another in Mamaroneck, they are easy to get to and carry an incredibly wide line of sticks

http://www.cigarinspector.com/de-siena/de-siena-312

2013-04-30 11:28:20 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Four Kicks

This week I decided to review a cigar that has hit the blogosphere with running success. The Four Kicks brand by Crowned Heads is produced by Ernesto Perez Carillo in the Dominican Republic for owner Jon Huber and Mike Conder.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/crowned-heads/four-kicks

2013-04-28 10:37:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “the obvious choice”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-the-obvious-choice

2013-04-26 20:18:49 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Lobbying Alone Won’t Protect the Cigar Industry

Why can't organizations like the CRA and IPCPR protect our beloved pastime? Let me clear the air first by saying, the reason isn't incompetence.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-thoughts/lobbying-alone-wont-protect-the-cigar-industry

2013-04-24 12:20:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Cigar Wrappers F.A.Q.

Every week, I get at least one question about cigar wrappers. What's the relationship with the wrapper color and power, is this mold or bloom, where does an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper come from, etc, etc.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-wrappers-a-z/faq

2013-04-23 11:28:39 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Zino Platinum “Z” Class 550R

This week I wanted to review a semi new cigar. Being released in May of 2011 the Zino “Z” Class line is defined as a stronger / powerful / more full-bodied line without a hefty price tag.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/zino/zino-platinum-z-class-550r

2013-04-21 20:52:46 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “a giant herf”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-a-giant-herf

2013-04-20 20:42:34 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The Definitive Cigar Wrapper Guide from A to Z

There is a lot of information online about cigar wrappers, mostly listing different shades and providing short characteristics of each type. We've decided to go a bit further and attempted to create a sort of library about cigar wrappers.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-tips/the-definitive-cigar-wrapper-guide-from-a-to-z

2013-04-19 20:14:57 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “the perfect pairing”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-the-perfect-pairing

2013-04-18 12:44:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Robusto

Coming from the oldest premium cigar company in the United States, the J.C. Newman Cigar Company is responsible for the production of many familiar brands such as Diamond Crown, Cuesta-Rey, Brick House, and El Baton.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/diamond-crown/diamond-crown-julius-caeser-review

2013-04-14 22:34:09 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “marketing tricks”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-marketing-tricks

2013-04-14 00:41:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Joya de Nicaragua Antano 1970 Gran Consul

The Antano! One of the most powerful cigars on the market. In fact for many years it was THE most powerful cigar around.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/joya-de-nicaragua/joya-de-nicaragua-antano-1970-gran-consul

2013-04-12 16:07:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Cohiba Behike BHK 52

In 2010, Cohiba officially unveiled perhaps one of its more exclusive cigars ever. The cigar received extensive reviews at the time of release ranging from over-priced to the best cigar the reviewer had ever tasted.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cohiba/cohiba-behike-bhk-52

2013-04-11 19:22:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Fonseca No. 1

Fonseca is an under appreciated brand in my opinion. You don’t find too many people talking about it and there are plenty who haven’t even heard of it.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/fonseca/fonseca-no-1

2013-04-10 10:47:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Cigar Release: Espinosa Maduro

Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the long anticipated Espinosa Maduro. Coming off last year’s successful debut of the medium bodied Espinosa Habano, the Espinosa Maduro will be wrapped in a beautiful, smoothly textured, dark chocolate Mexican Maduro wrapper.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/news-of-the-week/cigar-release-espinosa-maduro

2013-04-08 22:12:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Fake Cuban cigars: curious to know what’s inside?

Ever wondered what you can find is those obviously fake Kohibas that you can buy on the Mexican beach in glass-top tubes?

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cuban-cigars-news/fake-cuban-cigars-curious-to-know-whats-inside

2013-04-07 10:22:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Tabaqueros Toro

La Gloria Cubana Artesanos de Tabaqueros Toro is a bit gimmicky but it does exactly what it is advertised to do. This cigar uses two wrappers, a Connecticut Shade wrapper at the foot with an abrupt transition to an Ecuadorian grown Sumatran wrapper for about the last 2/3rds of the cigar.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/la-gloria-cubana-nc/la-gloria-cubana-artesanos-de-tabaqueros-toro

2013-04-06 02:16:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Cigar Release: MUWAT “Kentucky Fire Cured”

Drew Estate Inc. announced today the impending release of Kentucky Fire Cured Cigars, an extension to the MUWAT brand also to be produced at the Joya de Nicaragua factory.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/news-of-the-week/cigar-release-muwat-kentucky-fire-cured

2013-04-04 11:37:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Operation Smokescreen – a movie about cigars?

So many big cigar names acting in an independent motion picture? How unusual is that? You can check the trailer here and, for novice actors, Rocky and the team do really well! Not to mention Susana Aragon who makes the plot even more interesting.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/news-of-the-week/operation-smokescreen-a-movie-about-cigars

2013-04-02 20:20:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Cigar Release: Black and White (by Sam Leccia)

Sam Leccia is back. After an absence of more than two years from the premium cigar industry, Leccia is excited to announce the launch ofLeccia Tobacco.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/news-of-the-week/cigar-release-black-and-white-by-sam-leccia

2013-04-01 20:01:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Famous Female Cigar Smokers (pics)

This is a fairly unusual post here, but it turns out that at the time you are reading these words I find myself in a place where Internet access is limited.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/other/famous-female-cigar-smokers-pics

2013-03-30 19:57:59 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Cigar Release: Avo The Dominant 13th (2013 LE)

The successful AVO brand is launching a musical cigar composition:"The Dominant 13th" is the name of the new Limited Edition 2013, which was created by the passionate jazz musician and cigar connoisseur, Avo Uvezian.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/news-of-the-week/cigar-release-avo-the-dominant-13th-2013-le

2013-03-28 11:45:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

The Unsung Cigar Hero: the Cameroon Wrapper!

In a world where aggressive cigar flavors get all the press, it’s easy for mild manners to be overlooked. Perhaps it’s a matter of nice guys finishing last, but more ligero (the strongest tobacco leaves from the top of the plant), doesn’t always mean more flavor.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-wrappers-a-z/the-unsung-cigar-hero-the-cameroon-wrapper

2013-03-27 10:43:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “cigar-friendly”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-cigar-friendly

2013-03-25 22:42:32 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Room 101 OSOK 212 NYC Edition

We are back with another exclusive to one of the best cigar shops/lounges around… The Cigar Inn. The cigar line that we are reviewing is the O.S.O.K. (One Shot One Kill) 212 NYC Limited Exclusive.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/room-101/room-101-osok-212-nyc-edition

2013-03-24 13:11:00 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “cigar police”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-cigar-police

2013-03-23 12:49:21 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “shower alert”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-shower-alert

2013-03-22 12:54:40 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Size Matters: Long Live the Lancero

For the longest time, the trend has been to make bigger, fatter cigars. Robustos became popular in the 90s during the Cigar Boom, and the trend continued into the new century. it seems that everyone was trying to make a fatter cigar.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-thoughts/size-matters-long-live-the-lancero

2013-03-21 13:23:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

What is your favorite cigar pairing?

There is much discussion regarding pairing drinks with cigars. Here's my humble opinion on the subject; please note these are my personal views - the goal of this post is also to hear about your own favorite pairings.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-thoughts/what-is-your-favorite-cigar-pairing

2013-03-20 11:52:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “better times”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-better-times

2013-03-19 13:38:36 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Quesada Seleccion Espana/Europe Short Robusto

If you know the story behind the Quesada Seleccion Espana, you might be a bit surprised at the title of this review. Europe? Weren't these supposed to be released in Spain, then a few boxes leaked to the US because the cigars were really good?

http://www.cigarinspector.com/quesada/quesada-seleccion-espanaeurope-short-robusto

2013-03-18 12:54:38 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Guillermo Leon Corona

Examining my humidor, I discovered this attractive cigar in a size (5.5 x 42) that I deemed suitable for the rainy winter time. This brand waslaunched in 2010 and is considered as a personal cigar by Guillermo Leon, the owner of the La Aurora company.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/la-aurora/guillermo-leon-corona

2013-03-17 11:33:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “Trojan horse”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-trojan-horse

2013-03-15 22:58:58 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “shower alert”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-shower-alert#

2013-03-14 22:26:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 4

The Fuente family makes some of the most popular cigars in the US. The Opus X and Hemingway lines seem to get the most notoriety in this part of the country, but right up there with them is the premium Don Carlos line of Cameroon wrapped cigars.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/arturo-fuente/arturo-fuente-don-carlos-no-4

2013-03-13 21:57:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Whisky Review: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is a distillery named after one of its founders, George Stranahan, who founded it together with (then) volunteer fire fighter Jess Graber, and Jake Graber – who still serves as production manager and Head distiller today, though the company has been sold to Proximo Beverage Corporation. 

http://www.cigarinspector.com/wine/whisky-review-stranahans-colorado-whiskey

2013-03-11 20:01:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This week’s cigar deals (Mar 9 2013)

Carlos Torano Exodus Silver Edition free 4-pack - with any Torano box purchase (we've reviewed a lot of them) - special offer at Mike's Cigars

http://www.cigarinspector.com/offers-discounts/this-weeks-cigar-deals-mar-9-2013

2013-03-10 16:49:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Cigar Release: Black Patch Kenbano

The Black Patch Cigar Company, located in Pikeville, Kentucky, recently released a cigar with a proprietary Habano seed grown in the fertile soils of Western Kentucky. This new cigar, appropriately called, Black Patch Kenbano, was first released in September-October of 2012 and is currently shipping nationwide.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/news-of-the-week/cigar-release-black-patch-kenbano

2013-03-08 17:28:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

What is your favorite cigar pairing?

There is much discussion regarding pairing drinks with cigars. Here's my humble opinion on the subject; please note these are my personal views - the goal of this post is also to hear about your own favorite pairings.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-thoughts/what-is-your-favorite-cigar-pairing

2013-03-07 08:39:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Maduro

As if the Cameroon-wrapped Hemingway cigars weren’t special enough, The Cigar Family makes an extra special, aged, limited release of the Hemingways with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper.

http://www.cigarinspector.com/arturo-fuente/arturo-fuente-hemingway-signature-maduro

2013-03-06 07:53:48 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Sunday’s Cigar Cartoon: “better times”

http://www.cigarinspector.com/cigar-cartoons/sundays-cigar-cartoon-better-times