2015

92%In sync

AVO Syncro Nicaragua

December 30, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

2015 has marked some big changes for AVO Cigars. Beginning with a revamped look/feel to kick the year off, AVO then followed up with two limited edition releases under a new collection titled AVO Improvisation ... Read More...

93%Mean Maduro

RoMa Craft Neanderthal HN

Ben Reed

December 24, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 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

Jordan Guttormson

December 18, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 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 other than the Quesada Reserva Privada, a blend that... Read More...

90%Classic & complex

Bella Dominicana

Jordan Guttormson

December 10, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

If this is the first time you've heard of Bella Dominicana, that's because the brand has literally just hit the market. Debuting in August of this year, Bella Dominicana is off to an ambitious intro into the ci... Read More...

Herrera Estelí Norteño 2015 limited edition cigar

93%Modern Churchill

Herrera Estelí Norteño Edicion Limitada 2015

Jack Heyer

December 7, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 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

Ben Reed

December 3, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 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 together, and it gave birth to the Espada by Montecrist... Read More...

89%Good Flavor/Value

La Palina Red Label

Jack Heyer

December 2, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

The La Palina Red Label was released at this year's IPCPR along with the Family Series Miami. The Red Label adds to the company's growing lineup of more affordable cigars, such as the Black Label, Classic, and ... Read More...

91%"Boutiqified"

Sobremesa

Jordan Guttormson

November 27, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is the much-anticipated, welcomed return to the cigar industry for Steve Saka, the highly-revered, former CEO of Drew Estate. Steve has now made it through the industry nearly full... Read More...

86%Experimental

La Flor Dominicana La Nox

Guest Author

November 25, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Released at this year’s July IPCPR meeting in New Orleans, La Flor Dominicana went darker with its newest release—La Nox. Latin for “the night,” the La Nox is an alluring change for a brand better known for its lighter fare, such as the Double Ligero. La ... Read More...

87%Missed the Mark

Partagas Aniversario 170

Ben Reed

November 20, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2015

Back in 1845, one of today’s biggest Cuban cigar brands was born—Partagas. Because of his connections as a business man in Havana, Jaime Partagás y Rabell quickly went to work purchasing the finest tobacco plan... Read More...

Camacho Liberty Series 2015 cigar review

89%Uncle Sam’s Cigar

Camacho Liberty 2015

Ben Reed

November 18, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2015

Every year, cigar enthusiasts look forward to trying some tasty new sticks. Some from their favorite companies, some look forward to new brands, and a few look forward to those annual, limited releases. The lat... Read More...

90%Flavor with Style

La Hacienda Superiores

Ben Reed

November 13, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Bursting onto the scene just last year, Warped Cigars has quickly become one of the most popular, new, small-production companies around. With fantastic PR campaigns through social media, beckoning customers to immerse themselves in the “Warped Lifestyle”, it'... Read More...

Don Reynaldo Regalos

Jordan Guttormson

October 14, 2015

1

96%Absurdly Flavorful
Quesada Reserva Privada

Jordan Guttormson

December 18, 2015

2

94%Ultimate Connecticut
La Colmena Unico Especial

Joshua V

April 16, 2015

3

93%Masterful
RoMa Craft Neanderthal HN

Ben Reed

December 24, 2015

4

93%Mean Maduro
Davidoff Escurio

Jordan Guttormson

July 1, 2015

5

93%Exotic
La Palina Family Series Miami – Pasha

Jack Heyer

November 11, 2015

6

93%Luxuriously refined
Illusione Pactum

Jordan Guttormson

May 11, 2015

7

93%Outstanding Maduro
Flor de D’Crossier Selection No. 512

Jordan Guttormson

July 4, 2015

8

93%Superb Value
Tatuaje Black Label Corona Gorda 2013

BAW

June 2, 2015

9

93%Collector's Classic
Herrera Esteli Edicion Limitada 2014 Lancero

Criollo Katana

March 16, 2015

10

93%Salty sweet butter