   Cigar Of The Week While the Punch name may have come from a British humor magazine in the mid-1800s, this all-Cuban robusto is not a joke. As the secondary band indicates, the Punch La Isla Exclusivo Cuba (4 7/8 inches by 50 ring gauge, 11.50 CUCs) is a Regional Edition cigar made just for the Cuban market. It draws very well—open and even— showing the sweet qualities of graham cracker and dried fig with a solid backbone of red-pepper spice and cinnamon, all finessed by an almond nuttiness. See Full Tasting Note  While the storm wasn't as bad as it could have been, tropical storm Laura caused some damage in Vuelta Abajo, a significant tobacco-growing region in western Cuba's Pinar del RÃo province. Read What Happened  If you've ever wondered what Cigar Aficionado's 2019 Cigar of the Year would taste like as a double-tapered figurado, you'll be able to find out this fall. In November, Altadis U.S.A. will be releasing the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Impromptu. Learn More About the Cigar  Sponsored Marvin R. Shanken's interview with Michael Jordan will delight and surprise you. Jordan talks about his family, his favorite smokes (pre-Castro Cubans!), Tiger Woods, his sojourn into baseball, his desire to go to Cuba, and what it takes to be a winner. Watch Now
 Ever smoked an Oliva Serie V Melanio and wanted to know more more about the cigar? Soon you will be able to know where your Serie V Melanio was rolled, what types of tobaccos it includes and even who rolled it with Oliva Cigar Co.'s new QR code program. Learn About the New Technology  To commemorate half a decade of success in the cigar industry, Foundation Cigar Co. is releasing a limited-edition perfecto in the El Güegüense line, the company's inaugural brand, although it's a slightly different blend than the original release. Read More  The non-Cuban Fonseca line was made in the Dominican Republic by the Quesada family for more than 45 years. Now, Fonseca is in the hands of the Garcias and has a new life with an all-Nicaraguan blend—and it's shipping tomorrow. Get the Full Details What's Coming Up
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