There is no year-end compilation of useful cigar data and ratings-based information that provides as much insight into the industry as Cigar Insider ’s annual Year in Review. It’s a comprehensive recap of every smoke …

Espinosa Brands has released a new version of its core Laranja line. Like the original, the Laranja Azulejo is made in Nicaragua, but this box-pressed series is covered in a dark leaf of Ecuadoran Sumatra rather than a …

Rocky Patel turned 60 this year and celebrates the occasion with the aptly named Rocky Patel 60, which turned up a 93-point powerhouse in this issue of Cigar Insider . See which size in the vertical brand tasting …

In what has shaped up to be a true banner edition in terms of high scores, the December issue of Cigar Aficionado turned up a remarkable number of rich and complex smokes. It won’t be on newsstands until November 23, …

Some big scores come at all price points in this issue of Cigar Insider , which covers the gamut with a partial vertical tasting of J.C. Newman’s value brand Brick House, to the Cohiba Behike BHK 54, one of the …

Many Cuban Regional Edition cigars are released each year, and at varying levels of quality, but the Diplomaticos made just for the Caribbean islands and Central America is the finest Regional Edition we’ve smoked all …