89%Tightrope Balancer

StillWell Star Aromatic No. 1

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...

91%Get Dekk'd Out

Undercrown 10 Factory Floor Edition

Scott Braband

January 4, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2022

Some years are very special, and it’s not until well after the fact that we fully understand its significance. Twenty eleven was one of those years, and for this reason, I’m going to ask that all of you read th... Read More...

86%Laying Wood

CAO Flathead Carb V21

Scott Braband

November 23, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

I’ve talked in previous reviews about how a cigar's styling can create a narrative in your mind before you even light it, and CAO Cigars has fully embraced this idea. One could start with the brand's Classic se... Read More...

85%Keep Dreaming

Luciano The Dreamer

Scott Braband

November 16, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

If you pay close attention to cigar industry news the same way I do, then you have more than likely heard the name ACE Prime mentioned as of late. In the last couple years, ACE Prime—and the brand's associated ... Read More...

83%Buffalo Mace

Buffalo Trace Toro

Scott Braband

November 11, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2021

When you venture into the realm of premium cigars, it isn’t long until you discover the intoxicating world of cigar and alcohol pairings. Now, we can get into the minutia of which premium spirit is best intende... Read More...

Author Scott Braband

Scott Braband

StillWell Star Aromatic No. 1

Undercrown 10 Factory Floor Edition

CAO Flathead Carb V21

Luciano The Dreamer

Buffalo Trace Toro