NC's I should be looking at in Dortmund?

[El Presidente]

The Dortmund Inter Tabac fair kicks off in a few days and I am looking forward to catching up with some old friends and meeting new ones.

While I have the Cuban side covered, let me know what new NC's are worth seeking out. By new, I mean those new brands  and players that are raising an eyebrow with what they are putting out. I certainly don't want to waste an opportunity to learn and experience something new, and god knows I love meeting and spending time with  passionistas. 

[Wookie]

38 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

The Dortmund Inter Tabac fair kicks off in a few days and I am looking forward to catching up with some old friends and meeting new ones.

While I have the Cuban side covered, let me know what new NC's are worth seeking out. By new, I mean those new brands  and players that are raising an eyebrow with what they are putting out. I certainly don't want to waste an opportunity to learn and experience something new, and god knows I love meeting and spending time with  passionistas. 

Try some Southern Draw! And anything else made by AJ Fernandez.

[Guest Nekhyludov]

The two new-ish brands that I've found to be a cut above are Fratello (launched in 2013, growing slowly and steadily), and Stolen Throne (launched this year with a single small release). 

Both, coincidentally, are based out of Virginia. I know Fratello has a presence in Europe and may likely be at Intertabac, but I suspect Stolen Throne is still too small to make the rounds of trade shows.

[Cold Smoke]

I've been enjoying a lot of products from Warped of late.

[encephalization]

Isn't Wanderlust by Roma Craft a Euro/German only release? Heard good things.

I smoke very few NCs nowadays but Warped has produced decent stuff in the past. I prefer their lighter selection, Corto and the La Colmena (at least the ones of old, I think it is a rotating vitola/blend) would be worth a try.

[Cigar Surgeon]

22 minutes ago, Wookie said:

Try some Southern Draw! And anything else made by AJ Fernandez.

Southern Draw yes. Everything we've reviewed coming out of AJF this year has been average at best. RoMa Craft Baka is outstanding.

I'd recommend Balmoral's San Pedro line. Inexpensive and very tasty. Tatuaje's new ME2 is very good as well. 

Other than that not much we've reviewed out of the show so far has really wowed us.

[Lotusguy]

Had a Wunderlust in Berlin this weekend and it was quite good for my taste.

[dominattorney]

Not all that new but still excellent, the leaf by oscar Maduro lancero

[Cairo]

A bit below the radar--Lords of England Maduro.

[Islandboy]

Anything by Jas Sum Kral, and Casdagli (started out as Bespoke). Two relatively new players that have turned heads lately..

[kcmontie]

I am with @Islandboy  try any of the Casdagli cigars.

[slowsmoke]

I’m enjoying just about anything from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. The new Sobremesa Connecticut is worth trying. 

[GinFizzLove]

I've had some decent smokes from Foundation. 

[bbguardsp]

Unfortunately Prez, there isn't much to speak of as far as "new" brands.  The Food and Drug Administration in the US has been putting alot of new regulations and lawsuits are currently going thru the courts as a result.  The recent regulations have made it extremely difficult for new brands to arise as they would require oodles of money to get new cigars approved for consumption and new companies cant afford it.

Other than that, two companies - AJ Fernandez and Casa Fernandez/Aganorsa (their name brand and those they produce for the companies Warped, Illusione, HVC, Viaje, Foundation Cigars) have some of the best releases currently.  Their factories are producing consistent quality and flavor.

[JoeyBones777]

Not new players but Warped and Illusione are my 2 favorite NC companies. I'm really looking forward to Illusione's 10th Anniversary Epernay and the new Singulare personally as far as new releases. 

[inter4alia]

20 minutes ago, bbguardsp said:

Other than that, two companies - AJ Fernandez and Casa Fernandez/Aganorsa (their name brand and those they produce for the companies Warped, Illusione, HVC, Viaje, Foundation Cigars) have some of the best releases currently.  Their factories are producing consistent quality and flavor.

+1 on this. 

[Vedado_Joe]

14 minutes ago, JoeyBones777 said:

Not new players but Warped and Illusione are my 2 favorite NC companies. I'm really looking forward to Illusione's 10th Anniversary Epernay and the new Singulare personally as far as new releases. 

Hey Joey! Just curious, what Warped cigars would you recommend?

[SenorPerfecto]

2 hours ago, bbguardsp said:

Unfortunately Prez, there isn't much to speak of as far as "new" brands.  The Food and Drug Administration in the US has been putting alot of new regulations and lawsuits are currently going thru the courts as a result.  The recent regulations have made it extremely difficult for new brands to arise as they would require oodles of money to get new cigars approved for consumption and new companies cant afford it.

Other than that, two companies - AJ Fernandez and Casa Fernandez/Aganorsa (their name brand and those they produce for the companies Warped, Illusione, HVC, Viaje, Foundation Cigars) have some of the best releases currently.  Their factories are producing consistent quality and flavor.

Weeeelll... that's not QUITE true.

Nobody knows yet what a new line will cost. And plenty of small companies continue to put new lines out even now, suggesting they aren't very worried.

The Chicken Littles are going to be disappointed, I believe.

[SenorPerfecto]

Warped: La Colmena

RomaCraft: WunderLust, Weaselito, Baka

Aganorsa Leaf: Signature

Dunbarton: Sin Compromiso, Muestra de Saka, Sobremesa Brulee

Foundation: El Gueguense Maduro, Highclere Castle

[Cairo]

27 minutes ago, SenorPerfecto said:

Weeeelll... that's not QUITE true.

Nobody knows yet what a new line will cost. And plenty of small companies continue to put new lines out even now, suggesting they aren't very worried.

The Chicken Littles are going to be disappointed, I believe.

This website is the place for those who want to get into the weeds on the FDA rules:  https://halfwheel.com/fda/.

 

I have no clue where the NC industry is going at this point.

[Burningman]

40 minutes ago, SenorPerfecto said:

 

Dunbarton: Sin Compromiso, Muestra de Saka, Sobremesa Brulee

Quite a lot of buzz around Steve Saka's blends especially the Sobremesa and Sobremesa Brulee

[Bill Hayes]

Not a new brand but I liked the blend of the E.P. Carillo that won cigar of the year in CA.

[alloy]

Illusione Haute 10

Warped Flor De Valle (especially like the 109)

Sobremesa Brulee 

[benfica_77]

I agree with others here Warped is fantastic also some of the Tatuaje's are excellent. 

[DaBoot]

Aganorsa leaf signature selection is really good

jas sum kral red knight is a good smoke, if you babysit the 1st third and not get it too hot

Safe Travels ??