El Alcalde translates to “The Mayor” and pays homage to Don Doroteo’s trajectory, which saw him come from humble beginnings as a young tobacco farmer, to the mayor of his city.
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Cigar Ambassador has proudly announced the release of their introductory brand, “Tobacco Queen”. Cigar Ambassador has a two-decade trajectory. Established in 2005, the company has made its name in the international market, as a grower of premium tobacco, international cigar magazine publisher, cigar distributor and operator of high-end cigar lounges.
A 6 1/2” x 58 box pressed Chisel, this beautiful cigar was created to commemorate those 30 Years in the way LFD best knows how. Featuring a dark Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a rare aged Dominican binder from Cotui, and a blend of carefully selected fillers from the farm in La Canela, the smoke is rich and decadent, with a depth of dark flavors, spice, and body that result in an experience unmistakably LFD.
The Davidoff Grand Cru No. 3 is part of a line that at one time defined luxury in the cigar industry. It was also during an era of when Dominican Republic made cigars ruled the cigar industry. However, over time the Dominican Republic lost the strong hold they had on the cigar industry and people began venturing to other tobacco producing nations. Today, Davidoff is probably not the first name you think of when you […]
The Krisoff Nicaragua was introduced back in 2023 at the Premium Cigar Association trade show. Available in two sizes; Robusto (5 x 50) & Toro (6 1/4 x 54) this Nicaraguan puro emphasizes the three largest growing regions: Jalapa, Esteli, and Condega. Cigar Review: Kristoff Nicaragua Size: 6.25 x 54 (Toro) Wrapper: Nicaragua Habano Binder: Nicaragua Corojo Fillers: Nicaragua (Condega, Esteli & Jalapa) Factory: Tabacalera von Eicken S.R.L Country: Dominican Republic Release Date: September 2023 […]
In April, the Kristoff Viente was announced with very little fanfare. In fact the press release of what would be launched at the 2024 PCA trade show only contained a short paragraph about the cigar. Started in 2004, Glen Case would create his cigar company while he worked as a banker. Since then Kristoff cigar company has seen times of mediocracy though in the past 6-7 years or so the company would see more constancy […]
AVO Expressions returns, this time partnering up with hip-hop pioneer DJ D-Nice. Now while I get AVO has always has music ties because of the history of Avo Uvezian this one seems to be a stretch and desperate attempt to make the brand seem relevant again. Sadly, since the passing of AVO the brand is best known for creative packaging and rebranding existing cigars with a different name under the disguise of a limited edition. […]