Gotham Cigars Blog
Cao Zocalo, an Ode to Mexico
The CAO BrandCAO is one of the brands owned by the General Cigar Company. One of CAO's best-known cigars was the Zocalo, but CAO also has a number of other well-known lines. CAO makes most of its cigars in Nicaragua, including the Zocalo. Read on to learn more about the history of the CAO Zocalo.The History of the CAO ZocaloThe CAO Zocalo was previously released as a limited-run in 2018. It was quite popular at the time, but supplies were quickly sold out and the CAO brand moved on to oth
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6th Aug 2021
Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro Review
The History of Aging RoomAging Room is a brand of fine cigars owned by Boutique Blends, which is run by cigar industry veteran Rafael Nodal. The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua series is a collaboration between the brand and Nicaraguan master cigar maker AJ Fernandez. The Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro is the flagship cigar in the series. It has received great critical acclaim, and it is considered to be one of the finest cigars on the market today. Read on to learn more about the Aging Roo
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22nd Jul 2021
Rocky Patel Number 6 Review
The Rocky Patel Number 6 is a highly acclaimed Honduran cigar from the El Paraiso vitola. El Paraiso is known for being one of the leading vitolas in Central America, so it's hardly a surprise that such an acclaimed cigar was made there. The Rocky Patel Number 6 is made out of premium quality tobacco, including a corojo wrapper. It’s no surprise that this high-end hand- made cigar comes from the Rocky Patel brand, as they are known for being one of the best boutique cigar makers in the market. W
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22nd Jul 2021
Alec Bradley Project 40, Can Cigars Really Make You Happy?
The Alec Bradley Brand was started by Alan Rubin in 1996. It is an American brand, though their cigars are made in other countries. The Alec Bradley Brand is owned by Alan Rubin, who initially got into the business without knowing much about cigars. The brand has had a great deal of success in recent years, with multiple highly rated cigars. They are known for offering premium hand-rolled cigars at a reasonable price. Read on to learn more about the Alec Bradley Brand and the excellent Alec
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13th Jul 2021
Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua, Sophisticated Puros
A Montecristo always conjures memories of sweet summer mornings; a cigar in hand and a coffee by my side. This phenomenal smoke has been in production since 1935. To say it’s popular is an understatement. We have enjoyed Montecristo for decades and it remains a great smoke. So, when Altadis announced a new Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua, it piqued my attention. The idea is to showcase as close a blend as possible to the original 1935 except that it’s all Nicaraguan.Before going furt
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26th Apr 2021