Author 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

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

November 16, 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

October 8, 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

August 1, 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...

90%New Brew

Davidoff Maduro Toro

June 28, 2024

When it comes to reboots, whether it be movies, soft drinks, music, or in this case, cigars, I tend to lean towards the original as being almost always superior to the new product. The new version may not be ba... Read More...

87%Lightning Lags

Blackened S84 Toro

May 22, 2024

Step right up and join me, as today I press play and take a deep dive into Blackened's latest EP release, the S84 "Shade to Black." Teaming up with Drew Estate once again, they're bringing you a lighter side to... Read More...

87%Spicy Serpent

Punch Dragon Fire

April 5, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2024

I can get into cigars with a theme—be it cooking, food, Hollywood, or horror. I appreciate a well-crafted cigar that has a fun or unique storyline to go along with it. One of the most prevalent themes in recent... Read More...

Plasencia Cosecha 151 Corona Gorda cigar review

91%Decadent Harvest

Plasencia Cosecha 151 San Diego

March 8, 2024

Tobacco harvests aren’t merely an annual task that must be endured in the tobacco world. These cosechas are documented, curated, and in most cases, celebrated tasks that are meticulously completed with a knowin... Read More...

84%Confusingly Lacking

La Vereda No. 52

February 17, 2024

I have often wondered how unique cigar names come to be. Some are an homage to current or past family. Some, a nod to the flavor profile or an image deemed worthy of adorning their product. In the case of the L... Read More...

88%Green Machine

Cinco de Cinco Toro

January 19, 2024