CA Report: Top New Cigars (November 25, 2024)
Tis the season for cigar smoking: the latest drops at Famous Smoke Shop!
Jeebus H. Crackers. Are we really less than a week away from December? Wake me up when it’s 2025 and the holidays are over. Wishful thinking, I know. But as much of a grinch as I can be, I’ll be jolly through the season. My secret weapon? An endless IV drip of new cigar releases. This week, La Gloria Cubana’s popular Gilded Age gets a fresh look, Black Works Studio’s latest blend is out of this world, and our favorite sleeper cigarmaker, Nestor Miranda unveils yet another penny-pinching crowd pleaser. Check out my quick reviews of each and discover the cigars that’ll help you survive the season.
La Gloria Cubana Gilded Age
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Nicaragua Corojo 99 Jalapa x2
Filler: Nicaragua Esteli and Jalapa
La Gloria Cubana Gilded Age just got a facelift. No need to adjust your screen or worry about needless re-blends, however – it’s cosmetic only. Because if something isn’t broken, we don’t fix it. And while one of our most popular house exclusives, La Gloria Cubana Gilded Age sports fresh packaging, the smooth flavors of earth, wood, pepper, and spice you’ve come to love remain. If you’ve somehow missed the boat all these years on what an incredible Famous Smoke Shop exclusive Gilded Age is, this reintroduction is your chance to finally get on board.
Black Works Studio Intergalactic Event Horizon
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf
Binder: Ecuador Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Fans of the cult classic horror flick probably know to what this name refers, but for the rest of us without astrophysics degrees, an Event Horizon is the boundary of ‘no escape’ on the edge of a black hole. And if you’re naming your sticks after the strongest force in the universe, let’s just say they better pack a punch themselves. I’m happy to report that Black Works Intergalactic Event Horizon does just that. Expect brawny, eye-opening notes of chili peppers, spice, molasses, and a spritz of citrusy tang to pull your senses into the farthest reaches of flavor.
Nestor Miranda Small Batch
Wrapper: Proprietary
Binder: Proprietary
Filler: Proprietary
If I could give an award to the most underrated cigarmaker out there, it would be Nestor Miranda. The reason is two-fold. To start, the cigars he releases are almost always bangers. Secondly, aside from his limited editions, almost every blend in his lineup is a bargain. Nestor’s latest creation, Small Batch, comfortably fits into both categories. Let’s talk about flavor. Small Batch’s recipe is a secret—even to us—yet its flavors, those we’re shouting from the rooftops. SB’s medium-bodied array of spices, sweetness, earth, nuts, and floral notes kept us coming back for more. If you’re looking for all the pros and no cons, Small Batch is the blend for you!