86%Sour Sammie

Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Robusto J

June 2, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2023

The term "celebrity" has become a double-edged sword in today’s world. It seems that, in the modern era, celebrities have a very niche following with equal numbers of "fans" and "haters." Rarely does the acknow... Read More...

90%Witchful Thinking

Muestra de Saka The Bewitched

Scott Braband

May 11, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2023

If you smoke cigars regularly, and have a passion for the lifestyle, then you know that time spent enjoying a premium, hand-rolled cigar can not only provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, ... Read More...

92%Cinnamon Spice

Olmec Claro Toro

Scott Braband

March 29, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2023

Nicknames are earned, not given, no matter what that guy back in high school insisted you call him (he still insists on being called “Rooster,” by the way…). So, when you earn the nickname “Nickragua,” there is... Read More...

89%Holiday Delight

StillWell Star Holiday Y2022

Scott Braband

February 16, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2023

Ah, the holidays. The stretch from late October through early January is one of my favorite times of year for enjoying cigars. All of the delicious holiday aromas mingling with rich tobacco smoke is very nostal... Read More...

87%Value Nut

El Baton Belicoso

Scott Braband

February 3, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2023

I’m going to rip the Band-Aid off at the very beginning: I am a cheapskate. Nothing makes me happier than finding a good deal, and coming across a cigar that falls into the value category that is also a worthwh... Read More...

89%Two-Face

Manolo Quesada 75th Anniversary

Scott Braband

December 8, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2022

When you work in the premium cigar industry, an anniversary is an occasion to be marked with revelry. This cigar world that we hold so dearly is a fickle beast, and maintaining your ability to not only stay rel... Read More...

89%Beautiful Body

Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2022

Scott Braband

September 9, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2022

When I think of renowned cigar smokers, a few people immediately come to mind. Groucho Marx, with his iconic mustache and cigar wiggling between his fingers for comedic effect. George Burns, who carried a cigar... Read More...

85%Rare Miss

Aladino Classic Toro

Scott Braband

August 5, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2022

If you are anything like me, then you love it when you discover a new cigar brand that suits your palate almost perfectly. This was definitely the case when I was introduced to the Aladino brand by JRE Tobacco ... Read More...

79%Ash Burner

CAO Arcana Firewalker

Scott Braband

May 3, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2022

I want to start this review off with a little bit of info about myself. I am prone to my imagination setting the scene for me, with such tiny details as a name or a visual image. That being said, when I first w... Read More...

90%4-Course Complexity

Davidoff Chefs Edition 2021

Scott Braband

March 8, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2022

Davidoff of Geneva is a brand that I would venture to say most cigar smokers are more than aware of. Davidoff has been a major player in the premium cigar industry for over half a century. Well known are their ... Read More...

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust StillWell Star cigar overview

Brand Overview: StillWell Star

Scott Braband

March 4, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2022

When I think of a trailblazer, I think of a person that does things on their own terms, by their own rules, and is defiant to the status quo. With that being said, few people in the premium cigar industry fit t... Read More...

89%Tightrope Balancer

StillWell Star Aromatic No. 1

Scott Braband

February 9, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2022

When I first heard that Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust was releasing a line of premium cigars blended with pipe tobacco, my interest was piqued. As a fairly regular pipe smoker, I have always sought out pipe tob... Read More...

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