Gotham Cigars Blog

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 …

There’s a brand-new cigar on the market, and it’s a doozy. The new cigar, Dias De Gloria by AJ Fernandez, is creating a feverish whoop-de-doo among cigar enthusiasts.Everyone knows that AJ Fernandez is unrivaled as a blender. To him, blending comes naturally. And rightfully so.AJ Fernandez is a 3rd generation cigar savant and one of the most sought out blenders of our time. He is so attuned to tobacco and blends that after blending for his own company, he has the virtuosity to cr …

A medium bodied cigar you should have in your humidor.Romeo y Julieta needs no introduction. This brand has captivated the palates of cigar connoisseurs for more than a century. To date, Romeo y Julieta continues to roll masterpieces that showcase the classic Cuban flavor with a modern flare. Periodically, Altadis U.S.A, the makers of Romeo y Julieta will collaborate with another formidable cigar conglomerate to bring a fresh new twist to their portfolio. The Romeo y Ju …