Joya de Nicaragua Changes Red “Cardinal” to “CAÑONAZO”
Due to a conflict with the name “Cardinal”, Joya de Nicaragua have changed the vitola name to “CAÑONAZO”.
The final size lineup for Joya Red will be Sizes:
- Short Churchill – 4 ¾ x 48
- Robusto – 5 ¼ x 50
- Toro – 6 x 52
- Cañonazo – 5 ½ x 54
601 Announces La Bomba Warhead II
LIMITED EDITION 601 LA BOMBA WARHEAD RETURNS IN A NEW VITOLA
Hialeah Gardens, Florida (June 6, 2014)
– Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce that the 601 La Bomba Warhead will be back in a new vitola and transformed packaging for this year’s IPCPR. Coming off last year’s successful debut of the 601 La Bomba Warhead, Espinosa returns with the 2014 release known as Warhead II.
Warhead II measures 5-1/2 inches by 56 ring gauge and is semi-box pressed with the familiar fuse-like pig tail that is found on the 601 La Bomba line. They carry a suggested retail value of $10.95 or $109.50 for a box. “A Connecticut Broadleaf maduro wrapper will cover binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. Although the Warhead II will have the same strength and flavor profile as the original, the blend was tweaked a bit due to the scarcity of tobacco used in this special release. We are planning on making Warhead an annual release and keeping it limited in production.” said Erik Espinosa.
Warhead II is limited to 2,000 boxes of 10 and the packaging is again inspired by several themes in the World War II era.
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“Smoked Up” No.71
Although the official first day of summer is a few weeks away, it sure has me fooled. Every day this past week its hit high 80s everyday. Then there was a weekend with off an on showers which really helped with the humidity. Not much going on locally, I went to a “Meet and Greet” event with an independent sales rep. He represented Nat Sherman, Quesada and Aging Room Cigars. Not a big get together, just getting the word out on the new lines in the shop, a few deals and beverages. And this time, I held onto my craft beer as I didn’t want another one sprouting legs and walking off.
Cigar Views
Oliva G Robusto: This is a cigar I used to smoke a lot of when I first started enjoying cigars. Then I would put my friends onto them when they got interested in cigars also. I haven’t had one in a while and this was a nice treat for me. Great notes of a semi-sweet chocolate, some leather and coffee as well as hints of black pepper. Had a great draw and burn considering it was a hard box pressed shape. For about $5-6 this is a great every day smoke that I would consider a staple in ones humidor.  Â
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Joya de Nicaragua Announces JOYA RED Cigar Line
JOYA RED: Rediscover Joya
Estelà – You probably know Joya de Nicaragua as the traditional maker of powerful cigars. Think again!
Meet JOYA RED, a new and exciting side of JDN. Some might even call it unexpected. Developed for the modern smoker by the youngest executive team in the industry, together with the most senior Master Blenders of Nicaragua. Juan Ignacio MartÃnez (31), President of JDN since 2013, led a team of contemporary executives and experienced Master Blenders such as Leonel Raudez (62), JDN’s Factory Manager since 1992, to create this beautiful new blend. The result? A vibrant smoke you will enjoy anytime, anywhere; classy, as always, but also a lot more fun.
If you want to get technical, we created this blend with tobaccos from our beloved home of Nicaragua.
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CAO Twists the America Line with “Sinister Sam”
From now until the limited quantity is depleted, CAO Sinister Sam (6.5†x 52, SRP per cigar is $8.50) is a small batch cigar available exclusively at cigar shops nationwide until the limited release of 2,000 boxes is sold out.
 
Sinister Sam features CAO America’s Connecticut Shade wrapper and broadleaf binder, powered by a new, ligero-driven blend with a touch of Columbian tobacco. The flavor is similar to CAO America, amped up with fuller-body.  Â
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THE NEW LOOK MIAMI CIGAR & CO. TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS IN BUSINESS DURING THE 2014 IPCPR
Armed with a new image, the company sets a new tone for the next two decades.
(Miami, Florida) June 3, 2014— Miami Cigar & Company targets the 2014 IPCPR as the official launch pad for their new “look†as they celebrate 25 years in business. These key changes in branding aside from being of celebratory significance also better position the company to increase [brand] awareness to continue to serve their customers for the next 25 years.
Miami Cigar & Co. began a teaser campaign through various publications which included Cigar Aficionado and Cigar Snob Magazine allowed a “sneak peak†preview of the new look of the Nestor Miranda Collection cigar line. The new sleek and contemporary look represents the philosophy behind the tag line “One Life†which has been pushed through their social media platforms.
Jason Wood, Vice President of Miami Cigar & Co. stated: “It has been an honor for me to begin the process of creating a new look and feel which is worthy of what Nestor Miranda and the Miami Cigar & Co. team have accomplished over the last 25 years. The “One Life†tagline represents the way that Nestor has and continues to live his life. It represents a call to action to seize the day and live every moment with passion. We are looking forward to celebrating our new look and company anniversary in Las Vegas this July.â€Â  Â
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REINADO® GER Expands with an Aged Ecuadorian Connecticut Wrapped Petit Lancero
REINADO® Grand Empire Reserve Continues to Expand with the Introduction of an Aged Ecuadorian Connecticut Wrapped Petit Lancero
New Ecuador Edition Petit Lancero provides a distinctive, complex flavor profile.
Oradell, NJ, June 2, 2014 — (PR.com) — REINADO® Cigars eagerly announces the upcoming availability of its latest cigar in the Grand Empire Reserve line, a Petit Lancero. Like all Grand Empire Reserves, the new Petit Lancero (6X38) possesses Nicaraguan binder and filler that have been uniquely blended and fermented using REINADO’s signature process. However, it also incorporates an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper that has been finely aged 3 years as well as an ornate pigtail head.
“With the explosive consumption of our exceptionally rated Grand Empire Reserve line, we sought to introduce a complementary profile that delivers a rich, toasty, and distinctive flavor for smokers seeking a  medium strength experience,†said Antonio Lam, owner of REINADO Cigars. “After nearly a year in development, we believe this aged Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper combined with the Grand Empire Reserve blend offers a perfect balance for sophisticated palates.â€
“We are excited to carry REINADO’s new Petit Lancero and are confident this premium cigar will be highly appreciated by a wide range of discerning smokers,†said Tom Sullivan, Founder of Alliance Cigar.  The new Petit Lancero will be released on July 20, 2014 at the 82nd Annual IPCPR Convention & International Trade Show in Las Vegas. REINADO will be in Booth #2014.  Â
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“Smoked Up” No.70
Of all the weeks of the spring, I think these last two cuts the cake as being the busiest. I rounded up the men and we got together bright and early last Saturday to erect the mother of all swing set/play houses. My daughter just turned three , loves the outdoors and really enjoys going to the park to sing and slide. But not all the time do we have time to take her there. So, a swing and playhouse was in order. We worked almost 11 hours to build it and it really turned out nicely. We were hoping to enjoy a few cigars while working on it, but we didn’t sit still long enough as we were in a fast pace to get it completed as much as we could. Its not 100% done, working on the finishing touches this week. The following Sunday I went to one of my buddy’s daughter’s first birthday party. It was an hour trip there and lasted a while. The party was out “in the sticks” and the kids had a blast. Left there, went grocery shopping then finally made it home. That wasn’t enough, Satori wanted to play on her swing! Eventually it wore her out and I wasn’t too far behind. Lets put it this way… it was rough going into work on Monday!
This past weekend, I made it to the local Cigar Shop and had the new Quesada 40th and Tatuaje Black Corona Gorda. Both were good smokes, and was nice to smoke in the AC for once. I did have a bad experience where a regular customer at the B&M thought my Terrapin Side Project “Pineapple Express” beer was his for the taking from the cooler. It would have been different had it not been a regular who knew nothing about beer, but he wasn’t and did. I kept my composure on the situation, but he owes me $15!
 I got in a review of the Drew Estate Undercrown Dogma on Monday. Check it out and give me your thoughts on the cigar and/or review.
Cigar Views
Dunhill 1907: This is the brand new line from Dunhill of which I haven’t had too many cigars from their lines. Was a pretty good smoke that had an awesome room note and nice flavors. Nice woodsy notes with tid-bits of a muddled black pepper. Had a decent draw as I tried to enjoy this on a rainy/humid day. Overall a good smoke that I will do a full on review once the weather acts right.  Â
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Drew Estate Undercrown “Dogma”
Drew Estate Cigars has released a plethora of new cigars recently. From the Nica Rustica, Kentucky Fire Cured or others, they are producing some great smokes these days. The Dogma is a limited production cigar that was made for the Cigar Dojo Community. It is sold exclusively at Smoke Inn in bundles of 10. I have had this cigar since its release and wanted to let it sit a little bit like I do for most of the recent releases from DE. Its not that the cigars are bad right off the shelf, I just give them a little bit of time to acclimate.
The history of the Undercrown line goes back to the Liga Privada. The rollers where smoking them up that it was starting to effect the supply of the already limited production of the Liga Privadas. They modified the blend of the Liga Privada to produce a cigar with similar flavors to the Liga, but be more cost effective for the rollers to smoke and the general public to afford. The tobacco comes from the same plants as the Liga, just in a different priming. Then came the Corona Viva size (and blend) of the Undercrown line. It is a modified version of the Undercrown blend. Why this came about, I am not sure, but I do prefer the Corona Viva over the original blend. Enough for me to buy a box here a few months back. So I consider the Dogma “The 2nd cousin of the Liga Privada.”
 
Cigar Stats
Size: 6×56
Wrapper: San Andres Mexican
Binder: Connecticut Stalk Cut Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan and Brazilian Mata Fina
Cost: $9.95*Â Â Â
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MOYA RUIZ ANNOUNCES THE LA JUGADA NUNCHUCK
May 23, 2014 (Miami, FL) – Moya Ruiz Cigars is proud to announce that the highly anticipated La Jugada Nunchuck will debut in July at the 2014 IPCPR in Las Vegas, Nevada. Coming off last year’s successful debut of the medium-bodied Habano, Moya Ruiz plans on adding a limited edition full-bodied Nicaraguan puro to their arsenal. Wrapped with a dark Habano Oscuro wrapper, the La Jugada Nunchuck will feature bold Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos.
The La Jugada Nunchuck is designed to resemble a pair of nunchucks. Two cigars are connected the head of the cigar and will be sold as a pair, something completely unique to the cigar industry. The design of the cigar was conceived by Danny Moya & Nelson Ruiz after being inspired by the martial arts theme of the Cigar Dojo social media app.
“Our company was coming up to its one year anniversary so we wanted to create something special, something unique. We made this limited edition cigar (1000 boxes) in dedication to the members of the Cigar Dojo. This social media community has supported us from day one, and is one of the key reasons for our company’s success.†Stated Danny Moya.
The La Jugada Nunchuck is produced at Erik Espinosa’s La Zona factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The cigars come in one size (7×54) and will be offered in boxes of 10 (5 Nunchucks). They will retail for $23.50 per Nunchuck or $117.50 per box.
Pre-release parties in the Northeast and Southeast are in the works for June 2014.
