90%Harlequin Haze

Arlequín Connecticut Robusto

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...

90%New Brew

Davidoff Maduro Toro

Scott Braband

June 28, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 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

Scott Braband

May 22, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 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

Scott Braband

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

Scott Braband

March 8, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 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

Scott Braband

February 17, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 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

Scott Braband

January 19, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

Who of you reading this can say that they have committed 55 years to anything? Be it a marriage, a career—heck, some of you reading this aren’t even 55 years old (myself included)! So, when 2023 brought about t... Read More...

89%4-Alarm Flavor

Black Star Line Mr. Fahrenheit Corona

Scott Braband

October 27, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2023

“I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah 200 degrees, that's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit” —"Don’t Stop Me Now" by Queen Ladies and gentlemen, I am embarking on a comprehensive exploration of one of the most... Read More...

78%Bitter Bomb

Los Statos Deluxe Maduro Robusto

Scott Braband

September 27, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

Who doesn’t love a good reboot? When it comes from the minds of two of the most talked-about names in the cigar industry that now work for the same team, you tend to take note. One year ago, Forged Cigar Com... Read More...

91%Phoenix of Flavor

Angel Cuesta Toro

Scott Braband

August 16, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2023

Cigars have always been a symbol of a more refined and affluent lifestyle, but today's cigars were intended for royalty! The Angel Cuesta, a new line by J.C. Newman Cigar Co., carries a rich history dating back... Read More...

88%Unleashed & Unsurprising

Camacho Factory Unleashed 3

Scott Braband

June 30, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

In the realm of cigars, where tradition often reigns supreme, there are blends that dare to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of flavor. They emerge as rebellious spirits, unapologetically defyin... Read More...

Author Scott Braband