Cigar Reviews

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust famously debuted in the premium cigar market in 2015, noted for its creator, Steve Saka. Saka has held many positions in... Read More...

88%Irie

Espinosa Reggae DREAD

Jack Heyer

September 1, 2017

The Espinosa Reggae Dread was released in 2016 in a small shipment to comply with the FDA guidelines but was not formally introduced until IPCPR 2017.... Read More...

93%Sweet Dreams

Winston Churchill The Late Hour Robusto

August 29, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2017

In a BBC radio broadcast from London on October 1, 1939, Winston Churchill called Russia “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” The same ca... Read More...

92%Sweet Spicy Tangy

Undercrown Sun Grown

August 18, 2017

Undercrown Sun Grown is the third and highly anticipated release in Drew Estate's popular Undercrown line of cigars. Drew Estate introduced Undercrown... Read More...

93%LUSTROUS

Gaaja Maduro Torpedo

August 15, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2017

Late last year, I prepared a historical backstory as a prelude to my review on the Bombay Tobak Gaaja cigar. I wrote— Some sixteen years ago, as Cali... Read More...

Caldwell Cigar Co. Savages Corona Larga cigar review

87%Mainstream

Caldwell Savages Corona Larga

August 9, 2017

In the world of cigars, the term “line extension” is rather loosely defined. It can refer to a new vitola (or several vitolas) manufactured to complem... Read More...

93%Medley

Hit & Run

August 4, 2017

In January of 2017, cigar fanatics were delivered a shocking blow, as industry deviant Matt Booth announced his departure from the premium cigar marke... Read More...

93%Juicy

AVO Syncro South America Ritmo Torpedo Largo

July 28, 2017

AVO Cigars received an update in early 2015—not quite as extreme as sister brand Camacho (both brands being owned by Davidoff of Geneva), but more of ... Read More...

90%Welcome to the Jungle

CAO Fuma Em Corda

July 21, 2017

CAO has long been known to push the boundaries, introducing unorthodox packaging, marketing strategies, and highlighting exotic tobaccos that are ofte... Read More...

88%Zesty

Padrón 1926 Serie No. 90 – Natural

July 10, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2017

One could perhaps assume that the office soundtrack at Padrón headquarters is stacked with every version of Kool and the Gang’s “Celebration” known to... Read More...

92%Old School

Aladino Robusto

July 7, 2017

Nearly every cigar enthusiast, whether or not they are cognizant, has experienced the product or influence of the Eiroa family. Despite the absence of... Read More...

86%It's ALIVE!

Kentucky Fire Cured Swamp Thang

June 30, 2017