Category: Cigar Reviews

La Flor Dominicana is set to launch the limited-edition Andalusian Bull 10th Anniversary Maduro. As the name indicates, it introduces a Maduro counterpart to the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull. It also pays homage to the 10th anniversary of that original release. The La Flor Dominicana (LFD) Andalusian Bull is arguably La Flor Dominicana’s most sought-after and critically acclaimed release. The cigar pays homage to Andalusia, Spain, a region in

Tradecraft Cigars has announced its fourth core line, Shinobi. The line draws inspiration from Japanese culture. Shinobi is a Japanese word meaning ninja—a person associated historically with espionage, infiltration, scouting, and covert operations. It is sometimes used in anime, Japanese fiction, or games to refer to a Ninja. Tradecraft Shinobi is described as a full-bodied 5 1/2 x 52 Gran Robusto. It features a Sumatra wrapper and a San Andres

Espinosa Cigars has added longtime cigar industry veteran Laura Barlau to its team, naming her Vice President of Key Accounts and Special Projects. Barlau has worked in the tobacco and cigar industry since 2007, with experience in cigar purchasing, vendor relations, and retail partnerships. In her new position with Espinosa, she will work primarily with online retailers and distributors, while also overseeing private-label projects and contract manufacturing. “We’re very

Tradecraft Cigars is expanding its core lineup with Shinobi, a new Sumatra-wrapped cigar blended by company founder Rob Blumenthal. Shinobi becomes the fourth cigar in Tradecraft’s regular-production portfolio, joining the company’s existing core offerings. The cigar is produced by Hostos Quesada at Tabacalera La Isla in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and is being offered in a single 5½” x 52 Gran Robusto format. Despite being produced in the Dominican Republic,

Crowned Heads Blood Medicine B Positive LE 2026 5 1/2 x 56 Today we review the Crowned Heads Blood Medicine B Positive LE 2026  in the 5 1/2 x 56 size. Blood Medicine is a line connected to the city of Nashville, where Crowned Heads is headquartered. It also has a history within the Crowned Heads portfolio. Blood Medicine takes its name from a building on the corner of Broadway

The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 709) is your one-stop source for Cigar Coop’s activity over the past week. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we provide throughout the week. This report is normally published every Saturday at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The Headlines Tatuaje Monster Jason Redux 6 Announced The sixth installment of the Tatuaje Monsters Redux series, Tatuaje Monster Jason Redux 6, is heading to

Episode 98 of Let’s Get Pairing (LGP) features pairings with the Crus Marblehead (Habano). This is a new line introduced by Crux Cigars in 2026. Crux Marblehead is a new line that features Crux’s spin on the Cuban 109 cap. It features a tapered head and a bullet-style flat cap. Crux first used it on the Bull & Bear Marblehead vitola. The company is now introducing a full line using

Marshawn Lynch and Kingmakers have announced the launch of the Beast Mode cigar. Beast Mode is the lifestyle brand of former NFL Superstar Marshawn Lynch. The cigar will make its first public appearance on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Eight Lounge inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Lynch developed the Beast Mode blend with Claudio Torres, COO of Kingmakers, and Bryon Sheng of Beast Mode. Produced at the MGE Cigar

Today, we are reviewing the Cancro Special from Jersey Mike’s Subs. Named after the founder, Peter Cancro, the sandwich dates back to the early days of Jersey Mike’s. According to the company, in the summer of 1974, a Pepsi delivery man requested a sandwich with an unusual combination of provolone, roast beef, and pepperoni. Peter Cancro’s brother, John, enjoyed the sandwich so much that he gave it the family name

La Aurora has announced the release of the La Aurora Puro Vintage 2016. The Puro Vintage series is a limited-production line of cigars, with each installment made up of what La Aurora considers the best tobaccos harvested from different regions for a particular year. For example, the Puro Vintage 2014 uses tobaccos harvested in 2014. The 2016 edition features an Ecuadorian Havana wrapper over a Brazilian binder. The fillers consist