Gotham Cigars Blog

The festive season is here with us and I don’t know about you, but I am feeling like bursting out my all-time favorites! Even though I pride myself a cigar connoisseur, to many, an advanced palate means appreciating a cigar bursting with strength and character. This is not always the case. I do love a cigar that knocks me upside the head. But there are cigars that bend the norm.There are cigars that are mild and mellow but command just as much attention as an all-out strength bomb!&nbs …

At this point, we can concede that 2020 has been an unusual year. With the Covid-19 pandemic still ongoing and all the lock downs around the world, we must hold on to the familiar things that bring us comfort. For me, it’s a fine Camacho Connecticut.We decided to compile this list of the top premium cigars for 2020, so you have a go-to list when you’re feeling meh and want to try something exquisite.The truth is, our list focuses more on flavor than anything else. These are all premium smok …

The cigar market is pretty saturated. Worse still if you are trying to come up with a new and interesting flavor profile. Ultimately, it depends if you have the cajones to put something new out into the market. Speaking of something new and exciting, have you tried Deadwood Cigars?Deadwood Cigars by Drew Estate are the very definition of new and exciting. More specifically, The Three Yummy Bitches collection is eccentric and weird, which in turn breeds a cult-like following. The weirde …

Its that time of the year again when we reveal our picks for the best cigars of 2019.In a word, 2019 has been a great year for cigar enthusiasts. With releases such as Dias de Gloria by AJF, H. Upmann 15th Anniversary Limited Edition, and JFR Lunatic Loco, this has been quite a year.Picking the best cigars of 2019 has certainly not been easy. There were lots of good cigars in the running but ultimately, we are pleased with our choices.Without further ado, here are Gotham’s Picks for the b …

We all know and love our Connecticut Shade cigars. They are mellow and easy, and more importantly, they don’t push back with too much force. The Connecticut Shade leaf is beloved by dozens of cigar blenders due to its impeccable smoothness and shy disposition. They say it is perfect for encasing mild, ultra-flavourful, and complex cigars. We do not disagree.In fact, we believe that a new trend is emerging in the Connecticut Shade world. You see, Connecticut Shade cigars have, for …