$8 to $10 Range

Two initial thoughts: first, does anyone else think of Hermes Conrad’s wife LaBarbara (à la Futurama) when the try to think/write/say La Barba? Second, it’s about time that, as a straight-razor shaver, I get to... Read More...

Photo Review: Feng Shui

September 7, 2018

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

Feng Shui is somewhat of a monumental release for Cigar Dojo, marking our 10th official collaborative cigar project, beginning with the Undercrown DOGMA in 2014. Of these 10 cigars, three have been made in part... Read More...

86%Roosevelt’s Big Stick

CAO Zócalo

June 27, 2018

CAO has a unique foothold in the premium cigar industry. Started as an independent, boutique cigar company that was eventually purchased by a tobacco behemoth, many had decried the brand to be dead sell-outs. T... Read More...

89%Leather Face

Illusione Garagiste Short Robusto

June 6, 2018

With a complete absence of new product from Illusione at IPCPR 2017, the company's Garagiste from 2016 remains the newest regular-production line. 2016 was an uncharacteristic showing for Illusione and company ... Read More...

Photo Review: ReviveR

May 25, 2018

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

Aside from being the most attractive palindrome in the English language, ReviveR is also the latest Cigar Dojo collaboration. For this, the Dojo's ninth official release, we've partnered with Aganorsa Leaf for ... Read More...

90%Señor Stupendo

Señor Esugars Robusto

May 9, 2018

Revealed alongside the Aerial at the 2017 IPCPR show, the Señor Esugars by Cornelius & Anthony is the young company’s first maduro cigar in their lineup. This is billed as a “passion project” by Steven Bail... Read More...

89%Stick to the OG

Casa Cuba Divine Inspiration

May 2, 2018

Casa Cuba took the cigar world by surprise when the brand tentatively debuted in 2013, blended by the late Carlos Fuente Sr. At the time of the cigar's release, Carlos had long-since been watching from the side... Read More...

86%Death by Chocolate

E.P. Carrillo Elencos Don Rubino

April 13, 2018

Much and more has been made regarding the FDA’s recent rules and how these could/would negatively affect the cigar industry. These new rules would supposedly make it very expensive and difficult to introduce ne... Read More...

90%Sweetheart

La Vencedora Toro

April 6, 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 Aficionado—and has decided to take a victory lap, of sorts, ... 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 wine; connoisseur. "she sipped at the water as an epicure woul... 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 told him, “Kid, welcome to the true gentlemen’s club,” thus beg... Read More...

Photo Review: Protocol K9