90%Delicious

Ortega Serie D Natural Belicoso

July 13, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

In a word... YUM! In three words... YUM, YUM, YUM! Today I had the pleasure of smoking the Ortega Serie D #10 Natural. This Belicoso weighs in at 6 inches long with a 52 ring gauge. I love the look of this rust... Read More...

88%Worthy

Casa Magna Colorado Robusto

Eric Guttormson

July 3, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

It was only a few years ago when Cigar Aficionado Magazine awarded the Casa Magna Colorado Robusto the Cigar of the Year award as the best cigar in 2008. And in 2011 the Diadema size of this same cigar grabbed ... Read More...

86%Not bad

Gran Habano Azteca El Aguila

Eric Guttormson

July 2, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Today I will be smoking and reviewing the Gran Habano Azteca Aguila which is a beautiful torpedo shaped cigar. The Azteca El Aguila comes in at 5.5 inches with a 52 ring gauge and a very sharp and distinct torp... Read More...

87%Solid

El Baton Belicoso

Eric Guttormson

June 29, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Today I'm smoking the El Baton Belicoso from J. C. Newman. The El Baton has garnered some pretty high ratings from some of the biggies in the cigar industry yet you rarely hear or see the El Baton mentioned tha... Read More...

88%Microblend

My Father El Hijo

Jordan Guttormson

June 28, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

It's a well known fact that some amazing stogies come out of My Father Cigars, owned by master blender Don José "Pepin" Garcia and son (el hijo) Jaime Garcia. I can remember the first time I tried the My Father... Read More...

83%Yard Gar

Rocky Patel Renaissance robusto

Eric Guttormson

June 27, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Today I am smoking a Rocky Patel Renaissance robusto and this little cigar is a very nice looking little stick and feels as if it has a very firm pack. The label is a nice looking off-white with browns and embo... Read More...

88%Great Value

Man O’ War Ruination Belicoso

Eric Guttormson

June 19, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

AJ Fernandez is really making a name for himself in the cigar business these days with home runs such as the San Lotano Oval and other great cigars like the Diesel and today I will be reviewing the Man O' War R... Read More...

84%Forgettable

Room101 La serie C Connecticut 305c

Jordan Guttormson

June 12, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

It's been about a year since my last cigar festival, a local get-together featuring cigars and accessories from some of the "top dogs" in the industry. Reps from CAO, La Gloria Cubana, Room 101, and even Rocky ... Read More...

88%Spicy

San Cristobal Clasico

Eric Guttormson

June 8, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Is it a cigar or a jalapeño wrapped in tobacco? When you have a website that features cigar reviews it becomes tough to make each and every cigar review sound unique. It's very easy to fall into the trap of ... Read More...

87%Surprisingly complex

Don Benigno

MrStogato

May 13, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Today I have the pleasure of reviewing my first ever, Costa Rican cigar, and it's very likely that you have never heard of it, the Don Benigno! This is a wonderfully constructed cigar with looks to boast. Nice ... Read More...

88%Buttery

Arturo Fuente Solaris

Eric Guttormson

May 11, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

Master Sensei refutes Euthyphro's dilemma while appreciating the mellow flavors of the Arturo Fuente Solaris. Mellow, complex, and luxurious. The Arturo Fuente Solaris is the newly released and latest in the... Read More...

90%Dominates

E.P. Carrillo Short Run Dominates

Eric Guttormson

May 4, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2012

A smoke that is heavy on the umami. I normally do not review the same brand cigar twice in a row, however after yesterday's less than glowing review of the E. P. Carrillo Ecantos Natural I was determined to de... Read More...