In fall 2015, three Villiger San’Doro variations were introduced in Toro formats. In 2016, the blends became available in Robusto and Churchill formats. The San’Doro Colorado Robusto our tasting panel smoked for the winter issue of Cigar Journal has lingered on our minds.
La Aurora Black Lion Cameroon Toro is #25 of the Top 25 of 2016
Newly released in 2016 by La Aurora, the Dominican Republic’s most time-honored cigar manufacturer, the Black Lion line kicks off Cigar Journal’s list of the best cigars of 2016. In particular, the La Aurora Black Lion Cameroon Toro won over the tasting panel.
Ventura Cigar Company Introduces Psyko Seven Connecticut
Ventura Cigar announced the introduction of PSyKo Seven Connecticut, the third blend within the PsyKo Seven portfolio. PSyKo Seven Connecticut is rolled in the Dominican Republic with an blend of premium of seven tobaccos.
Win a Festival Pass for the 6th Nicaraguan Cigar Festival “Puro Sabor 2017”
Cigar Journal will give away a festival pass that covers a Single Registration to the Puro Sabor 2017, including accommodation, transport, meals and beverages and all festival activities.
Limited CAO Amazon Basin Returns to Retail Shelves in the U.S.
CAO Cigars announced the release of another batch of Amazon Basin, a blend utilizing rare Braganca tobacco grown in the Amazon that was initially introduced to the market in 2014 and sold out quickly.
Accessory Collection Matching Davidoff 2017 “Year of the Rooster” Release
Davidoff releases a new accessory collection matching their new 2017 “Year of the Rooster” cigar. The collection’s design pays hommage to the theme of the release and includes a red leather case for two large cigars (USD 190.00) as well as a double blade cutter for cigars up to a 58 ring gauge, available in rose gold (USD 345.00) and steel (USD 295.00).
Davidoff Releases Limited 2017 Exclusive Cigar “Year of the Rooster”
Davidoff introduces the “Year of the Rooster”, a limited edition cigar with matching accessories to mark the upcoming Chinese Year of the Rooster. The 6 3/4 x 50 Figurado features a blend of Ecuador wrapper leaves and Dominican binder and filler tobaccos.
Miami Cigar & Co Ships New Nestor Miranda Collection Corojo in the U.S.
The new Nestor Miranda Collection Corojo introduced at the 2016 IPCPR trade show is the fourth blend within the Nestor Miranda line-up. The Nicaraguan puro is available in the sizes Robusto (4 1/2 x 50), Corona Gorda (6 x 46), Toro (5 1/2 x 54) and Gordo (6 x 60)
Rocky Patel Cigar Event in Bratislava
A cigar evening will take place next week on Tuesday 18.10.2016 at 18:00, in Hron pub at Dudvážska 5, Bratislava.
Date of 19th Festival del Habano Announced by Habanos S.A.
Cuba will welcome cigar enthusiasts from all over the world from February 27 to March 3rd, 2017 to visit the capital Havanna, cigar factories as well as tobacco plantations in Vuelta Abajo.
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La Aurora Releases 1903 Barrel Aged, Preferidos Parejo & 107 Cosecha 2006
Dominican cigar manufacturer La Aurora has released three novelties this year: La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Edition Double Barrel Aged, Preferidos Parejo and La Aurora 107 Cosecha 2006.


