Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Warped Sarto Robusto

Billed as the strongest Warped Cigar to date, the Warped Sarto comes in three sizes and is the first time brand owner Kyle Gellis has worked with the Nicaragua based factory, NACSA.

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December 17, 2024

Top 5 Cigars of 2024

Top 5 Cigars of 2024: Number 4 – HVC Hot Cake Fresh Ouf of the Oven Broadleaf

The number 4 in our countdown of the Top 5 Cigars of 2024 is a mouthful; HVC Hot Cake Fresh Ouf of the Oven Broadleaf. HVC Hot Cake Broadleaf for short which was released in 2024.

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December 17, 2024

Top 5 Cigars of 2024

Top 5 Cigars of 2024: Number 5 – Blackened S84 Shade to Black

We begin the countdown of the Top 5 Cigars of 2024 with the unveiling of Number 5, Drew Estate’s Blackened S84 Shade to Black. Check back daily and on Friday at 12 Noon Eastern time we will announce our #1 will have all five cigars available in a 5 pack on Small Batch Cigar.

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December 16, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Eladio Diaz 71 Aniversario

The Eladio Diaz 71 Aniversario celebrates the71st trip around the sun of Master Blender, Eladio Diaz which is now produced at his factory Tabacalera Díaz Cabrera

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December 14, 2024

Liquor of the Year, Top 5 Liquors of 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024: Number 1 – Lux Row Four Grain Double Single Barrel

Our 2024 Liquor of the Year goes to Lux Row Distillers Four Grain Double Single Barrel bourbon whiskey from the Bardstown, Kentucky based distillery. It stood out above all other pours and scored 98 points!

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December 13, 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024: Number 2 – Heaven’s Door Ascension

Coming in at Number 2 is Heaven’s Door Ascension. In 2018 musical icon Bob Dylan launched Heaven’s Door Whisky. In 2023 Heaven’s Door Ascension was the inaugural Kentucky Straight Bourbon for the Tennessee based company.

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December 12, 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024: Number 3 – Baker’s 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon

Coming in at Number 3 on on Top 5 Countdown of 2024 is Baker’s 7 Year Single Barrel Bourbon. Baker’s is probably the least known of the four bourbons that make up Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection. The others are Basil Hayden, Knob Creek and Booker’s Bourbon. 

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December 11, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: My Father Le Bijou 100 Anos

In 2022, My Father Cigars released the Le Bijou 100 Anos to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the late Jose García Alayon, the father of José “Pepín” García. It returned at the end of 2024 to celebrate 102 Years.

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December 10, 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024

Top 5 Liquors of 2024: Number 4 – Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon

Our Top 5 Countdown continues as we unveil Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Bourbon coming in at Number 4 on our list of the top liquors of 2024. 

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December 10, 2024

Press Release

Press Release: Buffalo Trace Distillery Celebrates 26th Annual “Holidays at the Trace” With New Visitor Experiences

Buffalo Trace Distillery has once again transformed into a holiday destination for its 26th annual Holidays at the Trace celebration. The new holiday experience includes walk-through light displays, expanded food and beverage options, additional photo opportunities, live entertainment, new holiday gift items and more

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December 9, 2024