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Cigar Journal 15 Must read articles May 11, 2024 The Cigar for Eternity – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Pledge Prequel José O. Padrón’s: Unforgettable Moments Punch Honors Dads with a Limited-Edition Father’s Day Release Orthodox – Black Label Trading Co. Elie Bleu Sponsors the CSWC Rodolfo Rudy” Padrón Has Passed Away Bond Roberts Cigars Launched in Miami The Slow Smoking Season is here Crown and Barrel and Cigar Journal Blind Tasting Experience J.C. Newman Opens a New Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge Alec Bradley Uncut Series Taps EverNorth Spirits E.P. Carrillo Introduces Two New Encore Lines Durango Smoke Shop | Durango, Colorado Chateau Diadem Expanding Global Presence Altadis U.S.A. Launches Romeo Y Julieta 1875 ‘Run for the Roses’ DW Focus Home Cigar News RatingsAwards Best Buy Cigar Trophy Ratings Top 25 Cigars New Releases BasicsKnowledge PortraitsInterviews VintageHistory ShopsLounges TravelCountries Cigar LifeCulture Events Cigar Industry PipesSpirits Magazine About Cigar Journal Current Issue Contributors Tasting Panel Previous Editions Connect ShopsLounges Cigar Shop Finder Shop Digital Journal Account Events Elie Bleu Sponsors the CSWC - May 6, 2024The Slow Smoking Season is here - April 30, 2024Crown and Barrel and Cigar Journal Blind Tasting Experience - April 30, 2024CSWC Collaborates with InterTabac and Orka Group - April 16, 2024Nick Shawnley Early Bird Winner in Denmark - April 16, 2024Castro’s Cigar Lounge Receives SOTL Global Movement - April 15, 2024Light em Up Lounge – April / May 2024 - April 15, 2024Cigar News Press Release Punch Honors Dads with a Limited-Edition Father’s Day Release Cigar News Press Release Orthodox – Black Label Trading Co. Cigar News Simon Lundh Elie Bleu Sponsors the CSWC Cigar Industry Editors Rodolfo Rudy” Padrón Has Passed Away Cigar News Samuel Spurr Bond Roberts Cigars Launched in Miami Punch Honors Dads with a Limited-Edition Father’s Day Release Orthodox – Black Label Trading Co. Elie Bleu Sponsors the CSWC Rodolfo Rudy” Padrón Has Passed Away Bond Roberts Cigars Launched in Miami Instagram ?BEST BUY OF THE WEEK? Perdomo 10th Anniversary Super Toro Sun Grown NICARAGUA This Toro immediately impresses with its sweet creaminess. Melted butter, molasses, and dried fruit dominate the first half; dark wood, white pepper, and later marzipan aromas then take over the flavor profile. RATED 93 @perdomocigars ???????? ????????? ?????? ???? ?????????? ????????? ???? DOM. REP. This wonderfully balanced Toro offers mineral notes throughout, along with white pepper. These are initially joined by dark chocolate, almond and nutty aromas, which are then complemented by an earthy, caramel-like creaminess. RATED 91 ?BEST BUY OF THE WEEK? ????? ????? ??? ??????? HONDURAS At the start, this cigar delivers a strong pinch of pepper, underpinned by coffee and woody notes with an interesting citrus freshness. Then, cedar and leather aromas, malty notes, and a delicate sweetness occasionally develop. Rated 92 @rockypatelcigar ?????????? ???? ??????????? ????????????; DOM. REP. This cigar pampers with its stimulating flavor profile. It starts with aromas of fresh bread and roasted cashew nuts, underscored with a floral sweetness. This is followed by notes of salted licorice, coffee, and mint. ?RATED 92? ?? ????? ???????? ??????????; NICARAGUA This box-pressed Belicoso is a sumptuous, harmonious delight for the palate. A fine, peppery spiciness along with earthy, cocoa, ginger, and espresso flavors define this creamy, buttery cigar. ?RATED 92? ?BEST BUY OF THE WEEK? ???? ??????? ??????? ?? ?????? ??.?? NICARAGUA With a perfect draw, the creamy smoke delivers a mixture of chocolate and pepper. Bread, nutty and roasted aromas are present, accompanied by light bitter tones and a dried fruit sweetness. RATED: 90 @alecbradleycigar ? ?? ????? ?????? ?????? ????????; NICARAGUA Right from the start, this box-pressed Toro shows a nice play of aromas. The rather medium-bodied Maduro alternates between chocolate, cocoa, and espresso notes. A creamy, elegant, buttery smoking experience. ?RATED 92? @don_kiki_cigar_superstore ?BEST BUY OF THE WEEK? ?.?. ?????? ?? ????? ?????? ??????? NICARAGUA This Double Torpedo delivers a spicy, vanilla-sweet, and slightly floral start. Later, leathery and earthy notes are added, complemented by a nice peppery undertone in the background. RATED: 91 @j.c.newmancigarco ????? ???? ?? ??.? ???????????; CHINA This Lancero, superbly crafted, well-balanced with a pigtail , starts with mineral-peppery notes and a light spiciness. During the smoke, it develops nice peaty and woody flavors with hints of herbs and anise. ?RATED 92? Knowledge All BasicsKnowledge VintageHistoryAllBasicsKnowledge VintageHistory Samuel Spurr - December 14, 2022 Plain Packaging Commences in Singapur Singapore has enacted stringent plain packaging regulations following similar legislation in Australia and Ireland, among other countries. From Barrel to Box Lighting Up Right For Beginners Samuel Spurr - December 14, 2022 Plain Packaging Commences in Singapur Singapore has enacted stringent plain packaging regulations following similar legislation in Australia and Ireland, among other countries. From Barrel to Box Lighting Up Right For Beginners Samuel Spurr - May 10, 2022 The Index Releases First Box from Its Collection X Program The Index, Australia’s premier luxury cigar purveyors, has released the first box of aged Cuban Cigars from its exclusive, Australia-first Collection X program. El Habano Moderno China’s International Cigar Expo Postponed in 2021 La Palina Releases 125 Años Cigar Scene Reinhold C. Widmayer - May 6, 2024 José O. Padrón’s: Unforgettable Moments José Orlando Padrón, founder of the world-renowned cigar brand and pioneer of the Nicaraguan cigar industry, celebrated his 91st birthday in the middle of this year. The most valuable present to mark this jubilee, however, was prepared by and for himself (and, above all, for us passionados). In line with the Cuban poet and author … Rodolfo Rudy” Padrón Has Passed Away Chateau Diadem Expanding Global Presence Fratello Cigars Appoints Jennifer True as Vice President New Releases Press Release - May 6, 2024 Punch Honors Dads with a Limited-Edition Father’s Day Release Punch Dad’s Home Movies” is a never-before-released, limited-edition blend created for inclusion in a specially-designed ten-count box that looks like a VHS tape with sleeve, straight out of the 80s. Orthodox – Black Label Trading Co. Bond Roberts Cigars Launched in Miami E.P. Carrillo Introduces Two New Encore Lines RatingsAwards Editors - March 12, 2024 Cigar Journal’s Best Buy Cigars Of The Year 2023 The best cigars at the best price. This is what many cigar lovers are looking for. We combed through our blind tastings of the year 2023 again to find out which cigars have received particularly good reviews AND are offered for a much lower price compared to others of the same rating. Top 25 New Cigars of 2023: The Complete List Cigar Journal’s Top 25 New Cigars: Cigar Of The Year 2023 Cigar Journal’s Top 25 New Cigars of 2023: #7 To #2 Cigar Friendly All ShopsLounges TravelCountriesAllShopsLounges TravelCountries J.C. Newman Opens a New Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge This is the 36th Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge in the United States. Durango Smoke Shop | Durango, Colorado Rem’s Pipe and Tobacco Shop | Grand Junction, Colorado Embers Cigar Lounge | Branson/Hollister, Missouri J.C. Newman Opens a New Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge This is the 36th Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge in the United States. Durango Smoke Shop | Durango, Colorado Rem’s Pipe and Tobacco Shop | Grand Junction, Colorado Embers Cigar Lounge | Branson/Hollister, Missouri La Vida Buena Do we not each have a place of longing? In times of travel warnings and closed borders, they...