2018

Villiger Cigars has come fresh off the heels of a very successful 2017 year—including top 10 cigar of the year designations from Cigar Dojo and Cigar ... Read More...

95%Old Guard

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Presidente Maduro

April 3, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2018

At one time or another, usually not long after one has taken an interest to the cigar hobby/lifestyle, they are introduced to the de facto top-tier sm... Read More...

89%Bitter-Sweet

Crux Epicure Robusto

March 28, 2018

The dictionary defines "epicure" as such: ep·i·cure /ˈepəˌkyo͝or/ noun a person who cultivates a refined taste, especially in food and win... Read More...

91%Breakfast Time!

Fratello Oro Robusto

March 22, 2018

Omar de Frias grew up next to a cigar shop in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and can remember being handed his first cigar by the torcedor who tol... Read More...

Photo Review: Protocol K9

March 20, 2018

Cigar Reviews, Dojo Cigars, $8 to $10 Range, 2018, Photo Reviews

On March 13th, Cigar Dojo and Cubariqueño Cigar Co. announced a collaborative project titled Protocol K9. The cigars follow the law enforcement theme ... Read More...

87%S’more Sumatra!

Oliva Gilberto Reserva Corona

March 15, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

If you’ve been around the world of cigars for a minute or two, you’ve probably become familiar with the Oliva family name. Their cigars have been rati... Read More...

86%Airhead

My Father The Judge Toro

March 9, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

The original My Father cigar debuted in 2008 and was part of an overall transition for the García family as they expanded their operations in Nicaragu... Read More...

85%Ancient Revival

La Aurora ADN Dominicano Toro

February 28, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

There have been several cigar releases in recent memory that have used a special tobacco to make them unique, while often times paying homage to ancie... Read More...

89%Dark Brew

The T. Short Churchill

February 23, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

The saga of Matt Booth and his involvement in the premium cigar industry proved to be one of, if not the most closely watched narratives across 2017 f... Read More...

89%Fine-Tuned

601 Blue Label Maduro Short Churchill

February 16, 2018

Where do we begin with this? This venerable line has been produced for nearly a decade, under the hands and eyes of some of the biggest names in the c... Read More...

89%Connecti-bano

Macanudo Inspirado White

February 6, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

I, like many, many smokers, recall having a Macanudo as my first real cigar. I remember it fondly: June of 1992 (when they were still made in Jamaica)... Read More...

94%Progressive

Mombacho Cosecha 2012