95%UMAMI

Davidoff Yamasá Petit Churchill

August 30, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Recently, I was invited to attend a Master Class conducted by Hendrik “Henke” Kelner of Davidoff of Geneva. Kelner, a courtly gentleman who speaks English with a robust Spanish accent, has been the tobacco prod... Read More...

91%Heavenly

The Angel’s Anvil TAA 2016

FrostD

August 16, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Year three for Jon Huber and Crowned Heads in the TAA Exclusive Series is The Angel’s Anvil TAA 2016. As with all Crowned Heads projects, there is a deeply rooted backstory to accompany the cigar's name and con... Read More...

91%Family Pride

Eiroa The First 20 Years

FrostD

August 10, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Christian Eiroa decides to come back with a 20th anniversary blend appropriately titled "The First 20 Years Series". Christian was given the tobacco from his father, Julio Eiroa, to create this special blend in... Read More...

92%Return to Glory

Tatuaje TAA 2016

FrostD

July 18, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

The ever popular Pete Johnson has released his 2016 Tatuaje TAA blend. Tatuaje, which is a household name for any craft cigar smoker, is no stranger to blending fantastic TAA cigars—having undoubtedly the most ... Read More...

90%Age Worthy

Quesada Reserva Privada Oscuro

Jordan Guttormson

July 11, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Quesada Reserva Privada entered the cigar scene in 2015, carrying an especially compelling backstory. For starters, Master Blender Manuel Quesada deemed the cigar "The best blend of my life." For many, this may... Read More...

91%Sweet Spot

Camacho Powerband

Jordan Guttormson

June 28, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Camacho has released the anticipated followup to their successful American Barrel-Aged cigar from 2015. American Barrel-Aged (ABA) was a unique project for Camacho, not only for the innovative use of bourbon ba... Read More...

86%One-Dimensional

La Palina “Bill’s Blend” TAA 2016

Jordan Guttormson

June 22, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

At this point, most enthusiasts are quite familiar with TAA cigar releases—with Tatuaje's annual blend helping to make the concept a household name for collectors and "craft junkies" of every sort. For those... Read More...

86%Hit & Miss

E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2016

Jordan Guttormson

May 9, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Every year, beginning in 2010, EPC Cigar Co. has introduced a new offering from its Short Run series. Now, on its seventh iteration, they've altered the concept behind the series and introduced a whole new desi... Read More...

92%Refined Spice

Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed

Jordan Guttormson

April 26, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

It was at the 2013 IPCPR trade show that Davidoff unveiled the Davidoff Nicaragua, turning more than a few heads and taking center stage for event attendees. The brand had focused its efforts almost entirely on... Read More...

91%Smooth & Balanced

FDG 20 Aniversario Maduro

Jordan Guttormson

April 1, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Flor de Gonzalez Cigars, more commonly known as simply FDG Cigars, saw its humble beginnings in 1993—producing cigars out of founder Arnaldo Gonzalez's home in Hialeah, Florida. Arnaldo had grown a passion for ... Read More...

92%Perfecto Perfection

Laranja Reserva DeSocio

Jordan Guttormson

March 18, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

The Laranja Reserva turned more than a few heads upon its release in 2014. It was a more mature blend from the surging Espinosa brand—going on to receive multiple year-end awards and high rankings throughout th... Read More...

90%Crafty Cream

Cremoir by Chinnock Cellars

Ben Reed

March 3, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Chinnock Cellars, owned and operated by Brian Chinnock, is a true boutique cigar company residing in Napa, California. Through his Chinnock Cellars wine company, Brian influences all of his cigars by the premiu... Read More...