The time has come for ITH to make it's comeback debut. The site will be overhauled and we have added two new editors to the ITH fam. Blake Diehl and Kurt Hendershot will be helping me contribute to the site and bringing you new and fresh content with much more regularity than ever before. While these guys are somewhat new to the cigar world, they have already jumped headfirst into the hobby and have been enjoying numerous good cigars. Their experience doesn't stop there, as they have also been through lots of different brands of cutters and lighters so be on … Continue reading the story "In The Humidor is Back!"
Davidoff Cigars unveils the Exclusive Limited Edition cigar for the 20th Anniversary of Corona Cigar Company 2016.
Basel / Tampa, September 2016. To celebrate the successful business relationship between Oettinger Davidoff AG and Jeff Borysiewicz, Owner of Corona Cigar Company, Davidoff’s Master Blenders have created a uniquely tailored blend, which includes filler tobacco of Mr. Borysiewicz’s own Florida Sun Grown Tobacco. This very special and unique blend approved and blended by Davidoff commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Corona Cigar Company and their success in the cigar industry.
"We are very proud to be working with Davidoff and there is no way better to celebrate our 20 year milestone of becoming a leader in premium … Continue reading the story "Davidoff Cigars unveils the Exclusive Limited Edition cigar for the 20th Anniversary of Corona Cigar Company 2016."Drew Estate announces Herrera Estelà Inktome for Small Batch Cigars
Thursday, June 9, 2016 — Miami, FL – Drew Estate announced today that they would be releasing a new blend within their Herrera Estelà line. The new cigar will be available exclusively for Small Batch Cigar, also known as Maxamar Ultimate Cigars.
The new Herrera Estelà Inktome will be presented in a 6 x 46 box-pressed Corona Gorda vitola and will be packaged in 10-count boxes. The blend showcases extensively aged tobaccos from the Estelà and Jalapa growing regions of Nicaragua, with a spicy Honduran Binder and a … Continue reading the story "Drew Estate announces Herrera Estelà Inktome for Small Batch Cigars"
The Latest J. Grotto Anniversary Boutique Cigar: A Box-Pressed Double Robusto in Maduro
Paul Joyal’s Ocean State Cigars debuts a Double Robusto addition to the J. Grotto
Anniversary boutique premium cigar line. The 5-1/2" x 54 cigar is offered in box-pressed configuration, sought after for its comfort in the mouth and fingers.
The Anniversary line is hand-made with 100% long-filler tobacco. The Double Robusto shares the same blend and construction details as the four original Anniversary shapes. Its double-capped wrapper is a naturally fermented maduro Connecticut-grown broadleaf, while the binder is a Dominican-grown Habano. Joyal is guarded about the special blend the factory has provided, saying only … Continue reading the story "The Latest J. Grotto Anniversary Boutique Cigar: A Box-Pressed Double Robusto in Maduro"Davidoff is proud to announce the global launch of its second Limited Art Edition
Davidoff is proud to announce the global launch of its second Limited Art Edition in June 2016 at Art Basel, Switzerland, in collaboration with Jamaican-French artist Olivia McGilchrist.
The Davidoff Limited Art Edition 2016 consists of a cigar edition limited to 7’000 unique boxes, each featuring an exclusive still extracted from McGilchrist’s video ‘from many sides’. Each box will carry 10 perfecto cigars, an exceptional format, which only 10 experienced Davidoff torcedores (cigar rollers) are able to craft.Rocky Patel ‘Luxury Collection’ Sampler
Holt's cigars is a great supplier of all your cigar needs. Â Recently they sent me this sampler to review and try the cigars. Â I have had all of these except the Ocean Club which I enjoyed.
The Vintage 1990 is always a decent smoke, the Decade is one of my favorites.  I am not a huge fan of the Renaissance though.  The box these came in is very nice and the sampler is a steal for $29.99.
Holt's description:
Rocky Patel ‘Luxury Collection’ Sampler is a 10-cigar assembly of mild, medium … Continue reading the story "Rocky Patel ‘Luxury Collection’ Sampler"ICONIC MACANUDO BRAND LAUNCHES NEW LOOK
General Cigar announces today that the company has modernized the design of its iconic Macanudo log for the U.S. market. Beginning on January 15, 2016, Macanudo Café, Macanudo Maduro, Macanudo Crü Royal and Macanudo 1968 and will feature the brand’s new look.
“The Macanudo logo has evolved to a more contemporary design, and packaging has eupdatevisual consistency throughout the portfolio. The changes will make Macanudo even more appealing on shelves and more relevant to current and new cigar smokers,†said Alan Willner, vice president of marketing for General Cigar.
While the color schemes remain unchanged, the … Continue reading the story "ICONIC MACANUDO BRAND LAUNCHES NEW LOOK"Southern Cigar Co. monthly subscription
I have something new for my readers today
The  Southern Cigar Co. has sent me a box of their subscription cigar package, and what  a package it is.  The selection is of 4 excellent cigars:
Camacho - Barrel Aged
Julius Caesar - Robusto
Rocky Patel - Decade
A. Flores - Capa Habano EE
Everyone of these cigars are great in their own right. The included Boveda freshness pack ensured the cigars arrived at the peak of freshness.
The best part … Continue reading the story "Southern Cigar Co. monthly subscription"IPCPR 2015 MARGARITAVILLE BY CAO
MARGARITAVILLE BY CAO
General Cigar is proud to announce the debut of “Margaritaville,†a duo of new brands debuting under the CAO portfolio.
Alan Willner, vice president of marketing for General Cigar said, “Margaritaville is a blockbuster brand, one that aligns perfectly with the cool, laid back vibe of CAO. This strategic addition to our portfolio is a natural fit for CAO and paves the way for more exciting collaborations in the future.â€
Margaritaville Cigars
The allure of palm trees, cocktails and lazy days spent relaxing on the beach are just a light away … Continue reading the story "IPCPR 2015 MARGARITAVILLE BY CAO"Texas Cigar Brothers 12 Gauge Cigar
Size: 4 1/4 x 60
Strength: Mild-Med
MSRP: ?
My Rating: 3.75 Stars!
Today we have the cigar straight from my Texas neighbors, Texas Cigar Brothers "Texas Special". I know i just said Texas a lot, but that is the point of this cigar. The band contains a barbed wire which depicts the ranches and farms around the Texas landscape. The smoke features some great flavors as well... Hay and barnyard are present on the pre-light of the foot. We are off to a great start!
The ring gauge of this cigar is pretty … Continue reading the story "Texas Cigar Brothers 12 Gauge Cigar"ROOM101 ICHIBAN EXCLUSIVE HEADED TO DOC JAMES CIGARS
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 7th, 2015 – Room101, the Los Angeles based luxury lifestyle brand owned by
Matt Booth, is proud to announce its third release of the bespoke retailer exclusive series, the new
Room101 Ichiban Ranfla. The third of the Ichiban Series, a perfecto, is headed to both Doc James Cigars
locations in NY and will be available for sale starting on May 18th, 2015.
The cigar is medium-bodied and comprised of tobaccos from two different countries; a Habano wrapper
from Ecuador, a Criollo 98 binder along with Corojo 99 fillers both from Nicaragua. Packaging for the
Ichiban is inspired from previous Room101 releases … Continue reading the story "ROOM101 ICHIBAN EXCLUSIVE HEADED TO DOC JAMES CIGARS"JR Cigar releases Black Abyss
Fans of premium-quality San Andrés wrapper leaf are gonna want to check out, Black Abyss, a brand-new handrolled premium cigar crafted by José “Jochy†Blanco, the guy who grows the leaf for a bunch of Boutique Blends cigar brands, including Aging Room and Swag, both of which have collected tons of high ratings in cigar magazines (the Aging Room Quattro F55 Concerto took second place in Cigar Aficionado's top 25 of 2013). Anyway...
Black Abyss is handmade at Tabacalera Palma in the Dominican Republic and, while it is full bodied, it’s cleverly designed for not just smokers of super-strong cigars. It’s … Continue reading the story "JR Cigar releases Black Abyss"
Kurt A. Kendall Creates “Factory 57†Boutique Cigar, Named for Original 7-20-4 Factory Designation
Kurt A. Kendall has introduced a new boutique cigar in time for Fall, 2014. “Factory 57†is a 100% long-filler, all handmade premium cigar that features a complex five-nation blend. Kendall’s continuing research into the history of his boutique cigar company’s namesake, 7-20-4 Cigars has unearthed information on the venerable brand, whose factory was located in Manchester, New Hampshire, near Kendall’s present headquarters. Opening its doors in 1874, it grew to become the world’s largest supplier of premium cigars, until the Cuban Embargo cut off its supply of Havana leaf. The original 7-20-4 Cigars died in 1964. The name “Factory … Continue reading the story "Kurt A. Kendall Creates “Factory 57†Boutique Cigar, Named for Original 7-20-4 Factory Designation"
Table 36 Integrity Toro Cigar Review
Country: Nicaragua
Shape: Toro
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: Med-Full
MSRP: around $7
My Rating: 4.25 Stars!
It has been awhile since I have posted a cigar review, I guess life is getting in the way. This particular cigar I received is intriguing. The website for these guys is at http://www.table36.com/ and layout is interesting. The cigar itself is pretty well constructed and looks great.
From the website: "We knew this follow-up would not only have to stand up to Fellowship which was the perfect launching pad for this line, but it would have to stand on … Continue reading the story "Table 36 Integrity Toro Cigar Review"
It has been awhile since I have posted a cigar review, I guess life is getting in the way. This particular cigar I received is intriguing. The website for these guys is at http://www.table36.com/ and layout is interesting. The cigar itself is pretty well constructed and looks great.
From the website: "We knew this follow-up would not only have to stand up to Fellowship which was the perfect launching pad for this line, but it would have to stand on … Continue reading the story "Table 36 Integrity Toro Cigar Review"Press Release: COHIBA DEBUTS COMADOR CIGAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHAWN “JAY Z” CARTER
Richmond, VA -- General Cigar Company announces the launch of Comador, a super premium cigar developed in partnership with Shawn "JAY Z" Carter.
Comador was developed under Cohiba®, the preeminent luxury brand owned by General Cigar, and marks JAY Z’s first collaboration in the handmade cigar category.
Shawn “JAY Z†Carter said, “I worked with Cohiba because I knew they’d take my vision of a luxury cigar and bring it to life in the right way. We took our time working on this, to get the blend to exactly where … Continue reading the story "Press Release: COHIBA DEBUTS COMADOR CIGAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHAWN “JAY Z” CARTER"