Boutique Cigars

Debonaire House & Indian Motorcycle Announces the Indian Motorcycle Shade Worldwide Release
Indian Motorcycle Cigars ShadeDebonaire House & Indian Motorcycle® Announces the Indian Motorcycle® Shade, worldwide launch at the IPCPR 2019. Read our review HERE.
Re- introduced into the premium cigar market in 2015, Indian Motorcycle Cigars is a licensed product between Debonaire House & Indian Motorcycle / Polaris. The core line of Indian Motorcycle Cigars has been extended and packaged in a 20ct box boasting a lighter leather top than its counterparts.
•Indian Motorcycle® Shade Robusto – 5”x50
•Indian Motorcycle® Shade Toro – 6”x52
Philip S. Zanghi III, founder of Debonaire House, commented: “We are excited to announce that our first line extension of Indian Motorcycle Cigars Shade is going to be released for worldwide distribution at this year’s IPCPR 2019 booth 2449. This new cigar is very special to us and I think after the release in Canada, the rest of the world will really enjoy what we have
to offer. It’s a different blend than the core line of Indian Motorcycle Cigars that was specifically fitted to match this two year old aged Ecuadorian Shade Wrapper. It’s a true medium cigar that can be enjoyed any time of the day; and once again, thank you to everyone out there who supports us, I look forward to seeing you soon.” About Debonaire House: Debonaire House was founded in 2012 and is the culmination of over 25 years of premium tobacco experience. Debonaire House creates ultra premium cigars fit for traditional cigar idealism, but fashioned toward new, welcoming sophistication and enjoyment. Included in the Debonaire House portfolio of products is Indian Motorcycle® Cigars, a premium cigar produced under a licensing partnership between Debonaire House & Indian Motorcycle, as well as Debonaire Ultra Premium Cigars.
To learn more, please visit  / @indiancigars & @debonairecigars
About Indian Motorcycle®: Indian Motorcycle is America’s first motorcycle company. Founded in 1901, Indian Motorcycle has won the hearts of motorcyclists around the world and earned distinction as one of America’s most legendary and iconic brands through unrivaled racing dominance, engineering prowess and countless innovations and industry firsts. Today that heritage and passion is reignited under new brand stewardship.

 

A unique Joya de Nicaragua masterpiece available only at DDRP events in the USA: The ultra-limited Cuatro Cinco Belicoso – Exclusive for DDRP

Joya De NicaraguaWhen Cuatro Cinco was originally released in 2013, it immediately became a favorite amongst smokers around the world and it was dubbed one of JDN’s true “Obras Maestras”. This summer, Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate are making an exclusive and limited beautiful smoke for cigar lovers across America: Cuatro Cinco Belicoso Exclusivo Eventos DDRP. This rare realease of Cuatro Cinco, will be ultra-limited to two boxes available for sale at Drew Diplomat Events (DDRP) from June until the end of 2019.

Cuatro Cinco is an extraordinary achievement by Fábrica Joya de Nicaragua. Originally released as Edición Limitada, it commemorated 45 years of cigar manufacturing. Cuatro Cinco Belicoso Exclusivo is a carefully refined recipe featuring select Grade A fillers, aged within vintage white oak barrels. This super-premium blend delivers subtle, but extraordinarily enchanting woody notes, complex flavors and a velvety finish, due to the combination of Nicaraguan wrapper, Dominican binder, and Nicaraguan fillers.

“As a unique symbol of appreciation to the Joya de Nicaragua and Drew Estate fans that come over to our events, we are delighted to share one of our factory’s greatest blends. If the Limited Edition Cuatro Cinco was a collector’s item, we can say that the Belicoso surpasses its uniqueness, and the only moment when it will be found in stores will be during our events at DDRP accounts, only 1,000 boxes available nationwide” stated Juan Ignacio Martínez, Executive President of Joya de Nicaragua.

The Cuatro Cinco Belicoso Exclusivo Eventos DDRP is a 6 x 54 Box Pressed cigar that will be available Joya De Nicaraguaas of June for DDRP Events with a limited offer of only 2 boxes per event at an MSRP $140 with all sales based on availability, so first-come, first-served.

Fans of Joya de Nicaragua are encouraged to download Drew Diplomat the official mobile application of Drew Estate – The Rebirth of Cigars which is available in the App Store for iPhone®, and on Google Play™ for Android™. For more information head to . For a complete list of DDRP events please visit the Drew Diplomat App.

About Joya de Nicaragua

Established in 1968, Joya de Nicaragua is Nicaragua’s first and oldest cigar factory in operation. JDN’s commitment to quality along with their skillful and resilient people have brought their handmade cigars to over 50 countries around the world, making it Nicaragua’s most international brand.

Obras Maestras is Joya de Nicaragua’s designation for its ultra-premium family of cigars. It features commemorative master blends handcrafted by our most outstanding artisans. Its brands include Cinco Décadas and Cuatro Cinco (Viña Carmen’s 2016 Cigar of the Year).

Viva la Vida

Viva la VidaArtesano Del Tobacco is a boutique cigar brand based out of the Big Apple. Not a name that rings a bell for most but with more than 2 decades in the industry I’m sure they know a thing or two. They started in the cigar business 25 years ago in New York as “New York Cigar Inn” which housed the only Cigar Aficionado humidor and lounge in the world. They eventually sold the lounge to Casa de Montecristo and reached out to A.J. Fernandez to form what we have here today, Viva La Vida or “live your life” for all my gringos out there. I mean, who else would you reach out too? The guys only the worlds best master blender ..no biggie.

At a glance the cigar features a very toothy wrapper, Oily sheen and a milk chocolate color. In the sunlight there’s almost a Burgundy hue to it .. not sure, maybe its the whisky messing with me. Veins and seam are barely noticeable as one would expect from a habano oscuro 2000. What resembles a clown like figure on the band really draws the eyes in, definitely reminiscent of the 80’s style Harley Quinn from the Batman comic books. Firm to the touch (that’s what she said) with no dead spots and this bad boys rocking a triple cap like no ones business. Packed well and might I say the ciViva la Vidagar has some decent weight to be a 5X54 Robusto.

*Insert sniffing noises here* Beautiful aromas of Coffee and leather, the foot carried the same notes with a hint of cinnamon. A straight cut was my weapon of choice, medium draw with flavors parallel to the aromas. Lighting the cigar you’re greeted with a decent amount of pepper and if your a “real man” go-ahead and retro hale. You’re greeted with an array of toasted nuts is the best way I can put it being that I couldn’t really put my finger on just one.

The first half carried the nutty profile and the pepper toned down quite a bit. Hints of floral and malt start to kick in and the burn is razor sharp. This is usually the time I decide what ill be drinking. Paired it with some Grangestone 12 year I had sitting around, the pair was like waking up to Journey as your morning ringtone… just a perfect way to set things off.

Viva la VidaThe second half is where the “ooo” and “ahh” come in. The malty tobacco flavor takes over as the cigar really heats up and the finish of every draw leaves a sweet floral note. The burn doesn’t change in the slightest. I rolled the ash off to see what was happening on the inside and like I figured a pencil tip cherry was in the driver seat. Always the staple of a good roll. A solid smoke all the way around and being that it’s a new smoke for 2019 I definitely see it gaining traction and becoming a great go to. Id say its a Medium/ Medium full but I’m sure anyone can find something they enjoy about this smoke.

Wrapper: Habano Oscuro

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Price: $10.50 – $14.50 depending on vitola

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Rating: 4.7 out of 5 pints

Article by guest author Andy Melo