Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo Toro Today, we are reviewing the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real Profundo in the Toro size from Altadis U.S.A. The Profundo is the newest addition to the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real line. The Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real line has arguably been one of the most popular lines in Altadis U.S.A.’s Romeo y Julieta brand. The original Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real
The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 703) is a one-stop place to read about Cigar Coop’s activity over the past week. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we provide throughout the week. Ordinarily, this report is published every Saturday at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The Headlines UK Seeks to Extend Plain Packaging to Cigars The UK Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom is
Multiple retailers have reported that they are receiving the Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico Serie Year of the Rat 2026 edition. This limited release is available exclusively to Drew Diplomat retailers. Drew Estate first made Year of the Rat available in 2016. It was originally a lounge exclusive at a Drew Estate-branded lounge at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, home of the Florida Panthers. The release of Year of
Drew Estate is expanding its Undercrown 10 lineup, adding a 6″ x 60 Gordo as the fifth size in the series. The Undercrown 10 Gordo uses the same blend as the rest of the line, pairing a Mexican San Andrés maduro wrapper with a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and fillers from Nicaragua and Honduras. Undercrown 10 debuted in 2021 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Undercrown brand. The original
Today, we review the Primo Hoagies Crusher sandwich. Richard and Colleen Neigre founded Primo Hoagies in South Philadelphia in 1992. The restaurant was franchised in 2002 and moved its headquarters to Westville, New Jersey. As of May, 2025, there are 125 franchises. For many years, Primo Hoagies was known as a regional chain in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The chain has been expanding nationally, and the Charlotte, North Carolina market
On El Oso Fumar Takes Take #370 Bear Duplisea welcomes Hector Alfonso of Espinosa Cigars. There is a lot going on with Espinosa Cigars, but as always host Bear Duplisea looks to find the warm side of the man they call Mr. Warmth. El Oso Fumar Take 370 aired live at 10:30pm ET / 9:30pm CT. You can also view shows on the El Oso Fumar YouTube and listen on
Episode 93 of Let’s Get Pairing (LGP) features pairings with the Room101 The Big Payback Extra Fuerte 70s. The Big Payback Extra Fuerte 70s. is the latest Big Payback to feature pairings with Tripp and Denis. The cigar is described as a Big Payback but with a bolder profile. This new 7 x 70 offering features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Estelí binder and fillers from Honduras, Nicaragua, and
Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years Today we review the Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years. This limited-edition cigar launched in early 2026. It pays homage to the 30th anniversary of one of Ferio Tego’s key lines – the Metropolitan Selection. Ferio Tego was established in 2021 by Michael Herklots and Brendon Scott. A key part of Ferio Tego’s launch was its acquisition of former brands owned by Nat Sherman/Altria. Beyond managing
Drew Estate has begun notifying retailers about a new 6 x 60 Gordo size in the Undercrown 10 line. This size is a limited edition release, designed to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Undercrown brand, which debuted in 2021. The Undercrown 10 Gordo will feature the same blend as the original: a high-priming Mexican San Andrés wrapper, a Connecticut Broadleaf binder, and a mix of Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers.
Prime Time Episode 383 On Prime Time Episode 383, we are proud to welcome back the alpha dog, Erik Espinosa of Espinosa Cigars Prime Time Show. It’s been two years since Erik has been on the show, but there is plenty to talk about – a huge PCA Trade Show, a new factory, and the growing partnership with Guy Fieri. Plus, we will have our FSG Beef Question of the