$10 to $15 Range

It was early 2015 that Illusione released their anticipated followup to 2008's ~eccj~ cigar—dubbed the ~eccj~ 20th. And as with most Illusione releases, you'll need to do a little digging to find the meaning be... Read More...

89%One and Done

Don Carlos Eye of the Shark

February 5, 2016

As with any respected cigar brand in the world, Arturo Fuente isn't one to shy away from its milestone anniversaries. And 2015 marked a particularly significant one—Carlos Fuente Sr.'s 80th birthday. To celebra... Read More...

91%Maya’s Masterpiece

Flor de Selva No. 20

February 4, 2016

In 1995, with the help of Nestor Plasencia, Maria-Pia (Maya) Selva successfully launched the Maya Selva cigar company in Paris, France. Over the years, Maya Selva quickly became one of the most popular cigars s... Read More...

90%Like butter

Terroir by Chinnock Cellars

February 3, 2016

Chinnock Cellars is a boutique manufacturer based out of Napa, California—owned and operated by Brian Chinnock. In addition to his ventures in the cigar industry, Brian also operates a wine brand under the same... Read More...

85%Hold the Applause

San Cristobal Ovation

January 25, 2016

Over the past couple years, Ashton has turned its attention towards the Nicaraguan side of its portfolio. Not only this, but the company has offered a look at what they can provide in the realm of limited editi... Read More...

90%Cosmic Complexity

Johnny Tobacconaut

January 21, 2016

For 2015, Room101 and brand runner Matt Booth returned to the center stage of the boutique cigar scene with yet another attractive and appropriately "funky" release. For the past couple years, the brand has ... Read More...

91%Superb Construction

MBombay KeSara Vintage Reserve Nikka

January 13, 2016

Mel Shah, owner of Fame Wine and Cigar Lounge in Palm Springs, CA, introduced to the world his knew cigar brand back in 2013: MBombay. A year later, he released his first two lines—the MBombay Classic and Madur... Read More...

93%Mean Maduro

RoMa Craft Neanderthal HN

December 24, 2015

Released just recently this year, the Neanderthal is the latest project from RoMa Craft Tobac. Joining their first three lines of the Intemperance, CroMagnon, and Aquitaine, the Neanderthal is the newest regula... Read More...

94%Ultimate Connecticut

Quesada Reserva Privada

December 18, 2015

In early 2015, Quesada Cigars announced a special cigar release, a limited edition product that would arrive in a select few shops across the country, each location receiving 6 total boxes. The cigar is none ot... Read More...

Herrera Estelí Norteño 2015 limited edition cigar

93%Modern Churchill

Herrera Estelí Norteño Edicion Limitada 2015

Jack Heyer

December 7, 2015

Last year at IPCPR, Herrera Estelí released their first limited edition cigar with the Herrera Estelí Edition Limitada Lancero. It was widely regarded as one of the best cigars of the year and now is nearly imp... Read More...

90%Draw Issues

Montecristo Espada Estoque

December 3, 2015

Last year, one of the biggest tobacco growers in the world, the Plasencia family, gave the keys to their prized ‘tobacco vault’ to Montecristo. This was the first time for the two companies to collaborate toget... Read More...

86%Experimental

La Flor Dominicana La Nox

Guest Author

November 25, 2015