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Why We Love Goldbacks: Spendable Gold That’s Changing the Game
At Cigar Informer, we’re all about the finer things in life—bold cigars, small-batch spirits, good company, and the kind of investments that hold value you can feel. That’s why we’re adding Goldbacks to our “Things We Love” list. These beautifully crafted, spendable...
Why We Love Goldbacks: Spendable Gold That’s Changing the Game
At Cigar Informer, we’re all about the finer things in life—bold cigars, small-batch spirits, good company, and the kind of investments that hold value you can feel. That’s why we’re adding Goldbacks to our “Things We Love” list. These beautifully crafted, spendable gold notes are more than just eye-catching—they’re real gold, and they represent a revolutionary step toward sound money that’s actually usable in daily life. If you’ve never heard of Goldbacks, buckle up. They’re one of the most exciting developments in alternative currency we’ve seen in a long time, and we’re not just fans—we’re using them, collecting them, and encouraging others to do the same. What Are Goldbacks? Goldbacks...
Cigar Informer Named to FeedSpot’s Top 100 Cigar Blogs
I had a pleasant surprise in our inbox this morning, a notification from the blog service Feedspot that Cigar Informer had been named to their Top 100 Cigar Blogs list. This was surprising to me because I haven’t been the greatest at keeping up with blogging on Cigar Informer in the last couple years, even with grand plans and a series of different recurring features, the truth is life has gotten in the way multiple times of my cigar passion, and while finding the time to enjoy a great cigar has been difficult enough, keeping up with writing engaging content for the blog has been nearly impossible. So, it is a great honor that my efforts, while minimal in the last year, have been...
Lure Cigars® Announces New Oscuro Core Line
Press Release Friday, February 14, 2025 Tallahassee, Florida Lure Cigars announces the release of a third core line: ‘Oscuro’ in two vitolas, “The Big Joe” toro & “The Little Joe” robusto. Lure Cigars brings people together through 'Tackle & Tobacco' and encourages cigar enthusiasts to 'Smoke Great Cigars & Tell Tall Tales.’ ™ “Friends that I’ve smoked with are aware that I frequently like to smoke bold-flavored, stronger cigars. It was no surprise that they expected the first cigars I released back in late 2023 to be powerhouses. Over the past year, it’s been humbling to receive the amount of positive feedback from fellow cigar enthusiasts sharing their experiences of enjoying...
LOFB Unveils Strategic Growth Plans with Leadership Shift and New Product Launch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUTHORISED BY LOFB INTERNATIONAL LLC LOFB Unveils Strategic Growth Plans with Leadership Shift andNew Product Launch – Non Alcoholic Beer! 8 February 2025 – LOFB International’s global CEO, President & Founder Mr Adam Levine, today announces that Mr Rob Maneson, has decided to resign from his role of Presidents USA and Americas. In the period that Rob has been with LOFB, he has worked with the team to help build our distribution and overseen the expansion from our Serie L to our Serie O lines and assisted in setting LOFB up for further growth. We thank him for his efforts during his tenure and of course wish him well for his future endeavours, wherever they may...
Cigar Reviews
Cigar Review – CAO Columbia
This is a good middle of the road, second shelf cigar, it’s not top shelf or something that I would classify as a celebration cigar, but if you want something with good flavor, a mild to medium body and affordable then this would be a good cigar to consider. I think if the cigar didn’t have the burn issues it had that it would have been a more enjoyable experience, and based on the ashing issues, it would be suited for an outdoor activity like the golf course or fishing.
Cigar Review: Ortega Serie D Habano
I would classify this as a second shelf cigar, this isn’t a world class cigar you want to save for a special occasion, but it isn’t exactly an everyday smoke you would want to waste on mowing the grass either. This is a cigar that is best enjoyed after a good dinner, as the power of the cigar does ramp up pretty high and the nicotine hit it provides in conjunction with the intense flavor could be a little much for a middle of the day cigar or a smoke on an empty stomach. Overall, this is a nice cigar to have in the humidor and one that deserves a place in any smoker’s lineup, even if its not on regular rotation.
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Edge A-10 The Sixty
I would classify this cigar as a top shelf smoke, this is a cigar you want in your humidor for those times when you want to sit back and relax with a nice drink and be able to pay proper attention to the flavors of the cigar you are smoking. I enjoyed this cigar so much that I put through an order before writing up this review so I can get more in the humidor. This cigar is a pleasure to smoke, a pleasure to be around when smoked and gets our recommendation for being added to anyone’s lineup.
Cigar Review: Eiroa The First 20 Years
This is a cigar that we would classify as a top shelf smoke, and is something you want to keep around for when a good smoke is desired that not only tastes and smokes great, but is a pleasure to be in company of as well. While the price point of the stick might turn some smokers in the opposite direction, we would encourage you to give these Eiroa cigars a try. Fully impressed with this offering, we can tell that the makers of this cigar have a history in the business.
Cigar Review: Petrus Oscuro Gordo
This is one of those cigars that you throw in the humidor for when you have buddies over that don’t know a good smoke from a horrible smoke – it looks great, smells great and to a less experienced smoker it might even taste great to them. Now don’t get me wrong, the flavors in the cigar were good, however they didn’t mix well, didn’t transition well. This might be a good smoke for those days your running the mower and don’t really care what you’re smoking, because its definitely better than a gas station cigar, but just not one that I would keep in my rotation.
Review: Rocky Patel Dark Dominion
I would put this a second shelf cigar – while the appearance and construction of the cigar meet the standards I would expect from a Rocky Patel the overall flavor and body of the cigar don’t match my expectations of a Maduro. Don’t get me wrong, the cigar is a pleasurable smoke and I enjoyed smoking it – it’s not something I would classify as a celebration or special occasion cigar, nor would I put it as a low as an everyday smoker. If you are looking for a medium bodied cigar that has a tendency towards spice, then this is right for you. I’m anxious to see what some time in the humidor will do to this particular stick because I think it has more potential given the time to rest and age properly. In the end, you can’t go wrong adding a box of these to your humidor for the occasional smoke.
Review: Rocky Patel Winter Collection 2012
This is a complex cigar that requires the time to sit back and relax with in order to appreciate the flavors which are produced. If you’re looking for a run of the mill cigar than this isn’t it, but if you are looking for a relaxing smoke and want to experience a diverse flavor profile than this would fit the bill. My biggest concerns about this particular cigar were the construction and burn issues, which are in my experience uncommon with Rocky Patel. I wouldn’t rate this as RP’s best, and it is nowhere near the quality of a Vintage ’90 or Vintage ’92, for this reason I would put it as a second shelf cigar.
Review: Oliva Hellion Habano
I would rate this cigar as a second shelf cigar – not Oliva’s best and certainly nowhere near a Serie V, but for a cigar store exclusive, this cigar was blended and rolled quite well. The flavor profile and strength of the cigar make me think that it would be paired well with a bourbon or whiskey on a nice afternoon. If you are looking for a full flavor stick, this won’t quite wet your appetite, however if you’re looking for a relaxing smoke with a medium body than this cigar fits the bill. Overall, this is a cigar that I would keep in my rotation and I look forward to seeing how much this cigar can improve with a little more time to rest in the humidor.
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