$5 to $8 Range

Quesada's line of seasonal, Oktoberfest-themed cigars were introduced in 2011 and have now entered their 6th annual release. The blend utilizes purely Dominican tobaccos, with a profile that has been crafted to... Read More...

91%Vegetable Stew

La Gran Llave

July 22, 2016

Industry veteran Michael Argenti has partnered with Angel Aguayo and by extension, Abdel J. Fernandez (of AJ Fernandez fame) to introduce a special project he's had in the works for the better part of 10 years.... Read More...

88%Wasabi Zing

HOYO by Hoyo de Monterrey

April 19, 2016

Aside from a reputation as one of the most well-known Cuban cigar brands (dating back to 1865), Hoyo de Monterrey also operates as among America's most recognized brands—being produced out of Honduras. Like mos... Read More...

89%Daily Connie

The Big Payback Connecticut

April 11, 2016

With a successful 2 years under the the belt of Room101's The Big Payback cigars, it came as little surprise when the brand debuted the blonde-hued Connecticut variant earlier this year. The original cigars wer... Read More...

RoMa Craft Intemperence BA XXI - The Breach of Peace cigar review

92%Heavy Hitter

Intemperance BA XXI The Breach of Peace

March 30, 2016

The Intemperance is the first release under RoMa Craft Tobac, a brand that was quick to make a name for itself in the craft cigar market. The line launched with two cigars: the EC XVIII and BA XXI—featuring an ... Read More...

87%Canned Goods

MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice

March 11, 2016

MoyaRuiz Cigars, creators of such fun-loving releases as La Jugada Nunchuck (2014) and The Chinese Finger Trap (2015) have been teasing their 3rd limited edition cigar for the past couple months—MoyaRuiz Pickle... Read More...

91%Age Worthy

Talavera Edición Exclusiva 2015

March 7, 2016

Nearing the end of 2015, Atlantic Cigar Co. announced a special project they'd been working on with the renowned Garcia family, to be sold exclusively through the Atlantic online store. Atlantic has focused ... Read More...

91%A Must-Have Maduro

Padrón Series 2000 – Maduro

February 24, 2016

On January 29th, 1926, a legend was born—José Orlando Padrón. José turned 90 years old this year (don’t tell it to his face), and as such is a time of reflection on one of the most crucial tobacco leaders in th... Read More...

Cigar Series: Nomad Therapy

February 17, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Early last year, Nomad Cigar Company announced that they would be releasing their eighth regular production line at the 2015 IPCPR show in New Orleans—the Nomad Therapy series. Blended to help cigar smokers "fi... Read More...

89%Delicate Relationship

Eight Ball

February 10, 2016

As has been the trend for several years now, the craft beer trade continues to influence the cigar industry in numerous ways. One major trend cigar manufactures have taken interest in is small batch production.... Read More...

92%Decadent

Matilde Oscura

January 29, 2016

Matilde Oscura marks the second release by newcomer Matilde Cigar Co., a brand that has held the attention of media and consumers alike since its introduction in late 2013. This is due, in large part, to the ro... Read More...

89%St. Paddy's Pairing

Quesada Keg 2016

January 15, 2016