89%Good Flavor/Value

La Palina Red Label

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...

90%Welcomed Return

La Imperiosa

Ben Reed

November 9, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Remember last year when Crowned Heads released the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2014, and everyone went crazy over it? Well, they did the unthinkable—they released it again! But this time for good, and with a... Read More...

86%Identity Crisis

Henry Clay Tattoo

Jordan Guttormson

October 21, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Cigar enthusiasts were shocked upon learning of its release earlier this year, a cigar that become (potentially) the most sought-after release at the 2015 IPCPR trade show—we're speaking of none other than the ... Read More...

90%Bold Brazilian

La Palina Black Label

Ben Reed

October 13, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Last year at the IPCPR show, La Palina introduced its seventh line of cigars: the Black Label. This is the second cigar that La Palina and PDR cigars have teamed up to create (the first being the La Palina Clas... Read More...

90%The Bat is back!

Espinosa Murcielago Noir

Jordan Guttormson

September 29, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015, Video Reviews

"The bat is back!" If you've kept your eyes on the ever-evolving cigar scene as of late, you've no doubt seen the bat signal return to the skies, hovering proudly above the Espinosa Premium Cigars brand. ... Read More...

Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro cigar review

91%Great

Rocky Patel Special Reserve Sun Grown Maduro

Ben Reed

September 18, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

This year marks the twentieth anniversary for major cigar company Rocky Patel. As would be expected, the brand brought a big showcase with them this year at the IPCPR show to celebrate such an occasion. They un... Read More...

87%Falls short

La Mission du L’Atelier

Jordan Guttormson

September 16, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

L’Atelier Imports is known for it’s inspiration from both a classic, Cuban approach to cigar craftsmanship, as well as its French and wine influences. It’s no coincidence that lead brand-runner Pete Johnson has... Read More...

92%Solid

Undercrown Shade

Jordan Guttormson

August 21, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, Video Reviews

Shortly before this year's IPCPR trade show (only a few days), Drew Estate announced a new core-line cigar that it would unveil at the show in New Orleans. In a somewhat surprising move, the brand veered from t... Read More...

88%Consistent

Southern Draw Kudzu

Drew Dauffenbach

August 11, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Southern Draw Cigars is making a name for themselves, bringing back the concept of "Southern Hospitality" and values from life in the south. Respecting your fellow neighbors - where men can be men - and the cul... Read More...

Caldwell Long Live the King cigar review

91%Flavor Bomb

Long Live the King by Caldwell Cigar Co.

MrStogato

August 6, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Shortly after splitting with Wynwood Cigars, Robert Caldwell announced his return to the cigar industry with the Caldwell Collection at IPCPR 2014. The Caldwell Collection included three new blends: the Eastern... Read More...

88%Northern loss

The Mason Dixon Project: Northern Edition LE 2014

Jack Heyer

July 29, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Shortly after last year's 2014 IPCPR trade show, Crowned Heads began debuting a series of regional cigar releases; some tailored towards individual states, while others were released to larger regions of the US... Read More...