Matt Hall AKA Mr Stogato Cigar Dojo Reviewer

88%Budget Friendly

CAO Pilón

November 3, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Released at IPCPR 2015, the CAO Pilón brings back a traditional Cuban method of fermenting tobacco in a circular pilón (pronounced "pee-'lohn"), a practice that dates back to the 19th century. In the most commo... Read More...

Caldwell Long Live the King cigar review

91%Flavor Bomb

Long Live the King by Caldwell Cigar Co.

MrStogato

August 6, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Shortly after splitting with Wynwood Cigars, Robert Caldwell announced his return to the cigar industry with the Caldwell Collection at IPCPR 2014. The Caldwell Collection included three new blends: the Eastern... Read More...

86%Good Price

PSyKo SEVEN MADuRo

MrStogato

July 7, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Ventura Cigar Company has recently launched a new maduro variant to accompany its most-noteworthy PSyKo SEVEN line of cigars. Along with the new blend, Ventura has included PSyKo-branded lighters, cutters, and ... Read More...

86%Boutique Affordable

Tatuaje Tattoo

MrStogato

April 8, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2015

The Tattoo Tattoo, er excuse me, the Tatuaje Tattoo was released in spring, 2014 and is a new line from Tatuaje owner, Pete Johnson. This new release should not be confused with the 2011 release by the same nam... Read More...

87%Good value

Espinosa 601 Steel

MrStogato

March 25, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Just about everyone who is anyone knows the 601 line by Espinosa cigars. When I saw this cigar had been released, I had to jump on some. The Espinosa 601 Steel was released as an exclusive to Famous Smoke Shop ... Read More...

Quick Take: Alec Bradley King David

MrStogato

February 2, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

The King David is a Mike's Cigars exclusive from the popular brand, Alec Bradley, and is produced at their factory in Honduras. Alec Bradley King David Breakdown Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Sumatra ... Read More...

86%5-pack purchase

Romeo y Julieta Primer Lote 770

MrStogato

November 11, 2014

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2014

Today I am reviewing the Romeo y Julieta Primer Lote 770 - a special RyJ shop exclusive for Mike's cigars. The Romeo Y Julieta Primer Lote is a first run, small batch cigar, made from exclusive bales of limited... Read More...

89%5 to 10 pack buy

My Father Cigars La Antiguedad

MrStogato

October 18, 2014

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2014

Today, I have the great pleasure to review yet another My Father cigar - La Antiguedad, which translates to "The Antiquity" or "The Age". The cigar is a tribute to cuban heritage and art, and its design makes t... Read More...

88%3 cigar purchase

BG Meyer Standard Issue

MrStogato

August 25, 2014

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2014

Rob Weiss has joined Matt Booth and Mike Ditka in Comacho/Davidoff's "Board of the Bold" with his new brand, BG Meyer Co. Today I will be reviewing the first installment of this line - Standard Issue. I’m smoki... Read More...

85%Good yard 'gar

Romeo y Julieta House of Montague

MrStogato

February 4, 2014

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2014

“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” “Here I am!” I’m pretty sure that’s how it goes, right?… Well anyhoo, as the story goes, there was a guy who met a girl, but there was a problem. He was Montagu... Read More...

85%Keep 5 on hand

Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve

MrStogato

January 16, 2014

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2014

All Rocky Patel cigars are made with a tremendous amount of love. This really shows in the Olde World Reserve Corojo. It has a dark, oily, milk chocolatey wrapper and an organic looking footer band displaying a... Read More...

87%Powerhouse

601 La Bomba Napalm

MrStogato

December 11, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

It was a frigid morning in Colorado and the odds seemed to be stacked against the Dojo crew. We normally rely on the warmth of our outdoor heater during our winter smokes, but the propane tank had run dry. So w... Read More...

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