Blind Man's Puff

Cigar Info Don Doroteo launched the Salt of the Earth Piedra Viva as part of its first regular production line, debuting it at the 2023 Premium Cigar Association trade show. This line is established as a tribute to Doroteo Fermin Delgado, the grandfather and brand co-founder Juan Lugo, who was described as a “salt of the earth” type of man. Predominantly, the cigar was released as a 5 3/4″ x 54…

Te Amo The Original San Andrés Valley Cigar Toro – Blind Cigar Review Cigar Info The Te-Amo The Original San Andres Valley cigar was crafted in the historic Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos S.A. de C.V. factory, and is crafted of all Mexican tobacco grown in the San Andres valley.  This cigar was reintroduced in 2024 to the US market after a 12 year break when it was attempted to be re-introduced in…

Blind Man’s Puff is returning to the PCA (Premium Cigar Association) Trade Show in historic New Orleans for 2026 with our Live Coverage from April 18, 2026, through April 20, 2026. Follow our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube accounts and follow hashtag #BMPPCA2026 for live pictures and video interviews from the show floor, or keep coming back to this page to see everything in one place.…

Protocol Phoebe Couzins Maduro Toro - Blind #Cigar Review @a_juancancel #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info Protocol Cigars debuted the next entry in their Lawmen Series at the PCA trade show, introducing the first female honoree: Phoebe Couzins. Following the releases of Sir Robert Peel, Eliot Ness, and Bass Reeves, the Protocol Phoebe Couzins is named after one of the first female attorneys in the U.S. and the first woman to serve as a U.S. Marshall. The cigar is available in the same 6 x…

West Tampa Tobacco Co. Circle of Life Toro (Pre Release) - Blind Cigar Review @west_tampa #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info West Tampa Tobacco Co. previewed its new Circle of Life cigar line at the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show, and today we’re the pre-release version of the cigar given to us at the trade show. Made at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic, the blend details remain undisclosed, but the cigar comes in three sizes: Robusto (5 x 52) for $12.99, Toro (6 x 54) for $13.99, and Gigante (6 x…

Drew Estate Blackened S84 Toro - Blind Cigar Review @drewestatecigar #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info Drew Estate and Blackened are back with another collaboration, this time with the S84 “Shade to Black.” If you were a fan of the Blackened M81 that shook things up in 2022 with its bold, maduro-heavy profile, the S84 is like the next evolution—keeping the intensity but with a twist. The S84 stays true to its roots with a mix of Nicaraguan Maduro and Pennsylvania Broadleaf fillers,…

Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio Toro - Blind Cigar Review @casafernandez #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info The latest release from AGANORSA Leaf is a tribute to the late master blender, Arsenio Ramos. The new AGANORSA Leaf Arsenio follows the footsteps of the retired Casa Fernandez Arsenio and Arsenio Oro lines. The blend features a corojo wrapper from Jalapa, Nicaragua, paired with two binders: criollo 98 and tobacco from Estelí. The fillers are sourced from AGANORSA’s own farms in…

Lovely Cigars No. 162 Churchill - Blind #Cigar Review @LovelyCigars #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info Wisconsin-based Lovely Cigars introduced its second cigar line at this year’s PCA Convention & Trade Show. Following their first release, “Ain’t They Lovely,” this new cigar also honored Green Bay’s cigar history. Named No. 162 after Local 162, the union of Green Bay’s cigar rollers, this cigar featured an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Sumatran binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. The line…

JRE Aladino Fuma Noche - Blind Cigar Review @aladinocigars #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info JRE Tobacco Co. has been strategically rolling out new blends, often releasing them in a single size. Last summer saw the debut of the Aladino Candela, initially in one size but later expanding to two more vitolas. More recently, the Aladino Limited Edition and Sumatra were introduced in a 6 x 52 toro vitola. In March 2024, JRE started shipping the Aladino Fuma Noche in a single 6 1/4…

Drew Estate Chateau Real Lord Tennyson - Blind #Cigar Review @drewestatecigar #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info Introduced in 2006, Chateau Real was one of Drew Estate’s early attempts at making a non-infused line but was eventually discontinued in favor of brands like Herrera Estelí and Undercrown. In 2023, Drew Estate announced the return of Chateau Real as an exclusive for online retailers, reviving this classic line to the delight of enthusiasts. The Chateau Real features an Ecuadorian…

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback - Blind Cigar Review @stevesaka #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info During the 2024 PCA Convention & Trade Show, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust unveiled a new addition to its Umbagog line: the Umbagog Bronzeback. This 5 x 48 Rothschild paid tribute to the Henry Clay cigars from the ’80s and ’90s, featuring a unique “2LS” Connecticut broadleaf wrapper reminiscent of the classic blend. The Bronzeback, with an MSRP of $9.75 per stick, was sold in 10-count…

La Flor Dominicana 30 Years - Blind #Cigar Review @LFDcigars #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info La Flor Dominicana is celebrating 30 years in the cigar industry with the release of the LFD 30 Years commemorative cigar. Founded by Litto and Ines Gomez in 1994, La Flor Dominicana has become renowned for producing some of the most powerful cigars available. This limited-edition cigar honors their journey from their initial mild blends under the Los Libertadores brand to their…

La Aurora Small Batch Lot No. 003 - Blind #Cigar Review @LaAuroraCigars #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info Last year, La Aurora announced its Small Batch Series, featuring limited quantities of different blends. The latest in this series, Small Batch Lot No. 003, is a 5.75″ x 58 toro gordo with an Ecuadorian wrapper, dual binders from Cameroon and the Dominican Republic, and fillers from the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Peru. These cigars, aged for 19 years, were likely rolled in…

El Septimo Luxus Collection Exception White - Blind Cigar Review @ElSeptimoCigars #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info In 2022, El Septimo introduced the Luxus Collection known for its diverse sizes and blends of cigars, the Luxus Collection offers cigars aged for 10 years and matured for a year or less, ensuring a refined and premium experience. And part of that was the Exception White, a standout in the Luxus Collection. The Exception White measures 5 inches with a robust 60 ring gauge, making it a…

Casa de Sueños El Soñador Toro - Blind #Cigar Review #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info El Soñador was the inaugural release from Casa De Sueños in 2019, a relatively new cigar company. The tobacco used in the Casa De Sueños El Soñador comes from a hidden valley in the Dominican Republic, cultivated over six generations by the De Los Reyes family. “El Soñador” translates to “The Dreamer” in English. El Soñador is a Dominican puro, described as a medium blend cigar. It…

Lampert 1675 Edición Morado Toro - Blind #Cigar Review @LAMPERTCIGARS #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info Lampert Cigars introduced a new addition to their lineup last year: the 1675 Edicion Morado. This cigar, featuring a Mexican San Andres wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and fillers, has been crafted to meet Stefan Lampert’s specifications for a full-bodied and flavorful experience. The tobaccos used are grown, fermented, and aged for four years by the Ortez family in the Jalapa and…

Statesman Cigar Co. The Statesman - Blind #Cigar Review @statesmancigarco #cigars #blindmanspuff #SmokeBlind

Cigar Info “The Statesman” from Statesman Cigar Co., was released in early 2023 as one of the company’s inaugural blends. This figurado-shaped cigar, measuring 5 3/8″ inches with a 52 ring gauge, features a Connecticut wrapper and is rolled in Estelí, Nicaragua. Not much else is disclosed about the cigar but here is a snippet from the company’s webiste about how they got started: “Launched in…