Scott Braband, Author at Cigar Dojo

86%Measured Expectations

Tatuaje Series P Honduras Robusto

February 18, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2026

Tatuaje has built a reputation and a cult following over its 20-plus-year history, known for its meticulous selection of tobacco and a particular focus on Nicaraguan varieties. When the Series P line of cigars ... Read More...

91%Intentional Evolution

La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Toro

Scott Braband

February 11, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2026

La Aurora is a legacy brand known for consistency, with a portfolio that has long followed a recognizable profile and approach. Because of that, any move away from that identity naturally draws attention. Fuert... Read More...

87%Pepper Sandwich

Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua Robusto

Scott Braband

December 2, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2025

The Knuckle Sandwich brand has quickly grown from a high-profile collaboration into a full-fledged extension of the Espinosa portfolio. What began as a project tied to Guy Fieri’s personality has evolved into a... Read More...

89%Bold & Spicy

Camacho Limited Edition 2025

Scott Braband

November 5, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

The Camacho Limited Edition 2025 marks a new chapter for the Camacho brand, replacing the long-running Liberty Series that had become a staple of Camacho’s annual lineup since its debut in 2002. While the Liber... Read More...

84%Spected More

Cohiba Spectre 2025

Scott Braband

October 29, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

Since its debut in 2018, the Cohiba Spectre series has stood at the very top of the ultra-premium cigar world, at least in terms of price and outlandish packaging. Each release has been a one-time, hand-tailore... Read More...

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Year of the Duque cigar review

88%Composure > Complexity

Dunbarton Year of the Duque

Scott Braband

August 20, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

Honor is a quiet kind of power. It doesn’t announce itself loudly—it’s seen in actions, felt in character, and remembered by those who value legacy over noise. In the cigar world, few names carry that sense of ... Read More...

89%Candied Cashews

Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2024 LC48

Scott Braband

April 9, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2025

Crowned Heads is back with their annual tribute to the departed, and if you’ve followed the company's Las Calaveras series over the years, you know that each release brings something new to the table. Twenty tw... Read More...

89%Vanilla Nut Spice

Asylum Serenity Now 54×6

Scott Braband

March 26, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2025

Frank: The doctor gave me a relaxation cassette. When my blood pressure gets too high, the man on the tape tells me to say, Serenity now! Jerry: Are you supposed to yell it? Frank: The man on the tape was... Read More...

89%Sweet to Heat

Long Live the Queen Maduro Queen’s Chalice

Scott Braband

February 20, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

"Heavy is the head that wears the crown," yet Caldwell Cigar Co. makes the burden of expectations look effortless. Their latest release, Long Live the Queen Maduro, confidently builds upon their 2023 success by... Read More...

89%Rushed Redemption

El Titan de Bronze Redemption Corona

Scott Braband

November 16, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

Redemption is a powerful word. In today’s society, redemption carries a multifaceted meaning that extends beyond personal recovery; it embodies the collective journey of addressing past mistakes, learning from ... Read More...

90%Harlequin Haze

Arlequín Connecticut Robusto

Scott Braband

October 8, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2024

"Come one, come all, and behold the carnival of fools." No, I’m not calling you a fool. Please don’t cancel me. I’m merely giving a theatrical introduction for the newest release from Fratello Cigars: Arlequín ... Read More...

86%Tepid Trio

Kristoff Tres Compadres Toro

Scott Braband

August 1, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2024

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love a cigar release with meaning, and the Tres Compadres by Kristoff Cigars certainly delivers. In the world of fine cigars, where each puff can transport you to an... Read More...

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