Cigar Reviews

87%Fitting Tribute

Blackbird Idalia 108

July 27, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

I mentioned in a recent review how I find it interesting to learn the source for tribute or homage in the way cigar ideas come. And here we are, with what I feel is a very well-deserved and interesting one. Bla... Read More...

85%Middle of the Road

CAO Vision (2020)

Rob Rasmussen

July 2, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

Raise your hand if you were smoking cigars back in 2007. That was right around the time I started, so I’ll raise my hand halfway. That was back when the CAO Vision first hit the market. This was also right arou... Read More...

89%Bittersweet Treat

Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro Toro

Jordan Guttormson

June 23, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Since the 2019 introduction of Protocol Sir Robert Peel, the Lawmen Series (as it is now known) has provided a new outlet of creativity within the Protocol Cigars brand. This includes more intricate tobacco recipes, a luxury feel (in comparison to the core "P"... Read More...

87%Noble Apple

Southern Draw Manzanita Toro

Kevin Acuff

June 15, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

It is interesting to me to learn how tributary or homage-based cigar ideas come to light. Some are for a country, others are to an individual and their successes. This one is a little different. The Southern Dr... Read More...

91%Beautiful Broadleaf

HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro

Rob Rasmussen

June 11, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

HVC is one of those brands that continues to impress me. The list of fantastic blends in their portfolio is longer than my… uh… well, we don’t need to get too specific—but it’s long. From the immensely flavorfu... Read More...

85%Straight Forward

CAO Bones Chicken Foot

EL Oso Fumar

June 3, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2021

“…So when they win, Mr. Bank, we win. 'Nuff said.” —Bernie Mac as Frank Catton, Ocean’s 13 I’ve played dominoes all my life. My grandmother would play with me for hours. It started with my Mickey Mouse dominoes, which was nothing more than a glorified mat... Read More...

81%Not Super

Super Fly Connecticut Super Corona

Rob Rasmussen

May 21, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2021

Oscar Valladares is one of those names that has been popping up a lot over the last few years. I covered this in my review of the Wild Hunter Natural, so I won’t go into too much detail here. I’m guessing you—t... Read More...

87%It’ll fool ya!

Camacho Nicaragua Robusto

Kevin Acuff

May 7, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2021

Twenty twenty may definitely be the year that a vast majority of us want to forget. Fortunately for the cigar world, manufacturers stayed busy during these dire times and continued to release cigars, even throu... Read More...

87%Mindful Maduro

Project 40 Maduro 05.50

Guest Author

May 4, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2021

Alec Bradley Cigar Company has its next cigar in the Experimental Series—the Project 40 Maduro. This project follows up the original Project 40 line to continue Alan Rubin's theory for the “pursuit of happiness.” This cigar is made in a similar mindset of the ... Read More...

89%New Life

Fonseca by My Father Cedros

Rob Rasmussen

April 28, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Is it fair to say that Fonseca is back and, perhaps, better than ever? The first thing I’d say is read the rest of the review and find out. The second thing I’d say is probably, yes. My Father Cigars bought ... Read More...

91%Worth the Weight

D’Crossier Golden Blend Reserva Magnum

Jordan Guttormson

April 21, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

From 2009 to 2016, D'Crossier Cigars made a name for itself by producing upscale premium cigars out of Costa Rica. This concluded with the Pennsylvania Avenue and Flor de D’Crossier Cabinet Selection cigars in ... Read More...

89%Carrillo's Revenge

Four Kicks Capa Especial Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

March 25, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2021

First released in 2011, Four Kicks marked the debut release from the Nashville-based Crowned Heads. The company drew inspiration from Nashville's music scene; namely, "Four Kicks" by Kings of Leon, citing the lyrics: You with your switchblade posse I'll get ... Read More...