90%Perfecto Paradox

Davidoff Puro Dominicano Perfecto

June 17, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2026

For a company that built a lot of its reputation on ultra-clean, polished blends using tobaccos from multiple countries, the Davidoff Puro Dominicano feels like a pretty major shift in direction. Instead of lea... Read More...

89%Fine & Flavorful

Alec Bradley Fine & Rare ANB-228

Scott Braband

June 9, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2026

The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare line was created to highlight limited blends built around specific combinations of aged tobaccos, often considered the first 10-tobacco blend. Each release in the series is trea... Read More...

86%Mellow Middle Ground

Sarzedas Toro

Scott Braband

May 13, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2026

Sarzedas isn’t some new blend trying to feel old, it actually is old. The name dates all the way back to 1900, when J.C. Newman first introduced it during the early days of American cigar manufacturing. Back th... Read More...

Flavored Cigars Even Purists Can Enjoy

Scott Braband

March 31, 2026

Featured, Blog

There’s a moment every cigar smoker remembers: the first time they reached for a flavored or infused cigar and felt the eyes of the lounge slowly turn toward them. You know the look, the polite nods from across... Read More...

91%Chocolate Treat

Foundation 10 Year Aniversario

Scott Braband

March 4, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2026

Foundation Cigar Company has spent the past decade carving out a reputation built on storytelling, historical influence, and intentional blending. Founded by Nicholas Melillo in 2015, the brand has consistently... Read More...

86%Measured Expectations

Tatuaje Series P Honduras Robusto

Scott Braband

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...

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