89%Bar 'Gar

AJ Fernandez Last Call

April 29, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2016

Whether blending shop-exclusive brands for the industry's biggest online retailers or fine tuning his own growing lineup, AJ Fernandez has become know... Read More...

92%Refined Spice

Davidoff Nicaragua Box Pressed

Jordan Guttormson

April 26, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

It was at the 2013 IPCPR trade show that Davidoff unveiled the Davidoff Nicaragua, turning more than a few heads and taking center stage for event att... Read More...

88%Wasabi Zing

HOYO by Hoyo de Monterrey

Jordan Guttormson

April 19, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 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 mos... Read More...

87%Tomato Soup

Yargüera H. Upmann

Jordan Guttormson

April 14, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Last November, Altadis U.S.A. teased cigar enthusiasts with a proprietary, new tobacco variety, dubbed Yargüera. At the time, it was unclear how this ... Read More...

89%Daily Connie

The Big Payback Connecticut

Jordan Guttormson

April 11, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 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 Co... Read More...

88%Beefy

Henry Clay Stalk Cut by Grupo de Maestros

Jordan Guttormson

April 6, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

In the expansive suite of brands held by Altadis USA, it seemed the classic Henry Clay cigars were to remain unchanged, that is, since being updated f... Read More...

91%Smooth & Balanced

FDG 20 Aniversario Maduro

Jordan Guttormson

April 1, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Flor de Gonzalez Cigars, more commonly known as simply FDG Cigars, saw its humble beginnings in 1993—producing cigars out of founder Arnaldo Gonzalez'... Read More...

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

92%Heavy Hitter

Intemperance BA XXI The Breach of Peace

Ben Reed

March 30, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 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 lau... Read More...

94%Sweet Dessert

1502 XO

Jordan Guttormson

March 24, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2016

1502 is the brainchild of Enrique Sánchez, founder of parent company Global Premium Cigars. The brand is an homage to Nicaragua, named for the year of... Read More...

92%Perfecto Perfection

Laranja Reserva DeSocio

Jordan Guttormson

March 18, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

The Laranja Reserva turned more than a few heads upon its release in 2014. It was a more mature blend from the surging Espinosa brand—going on to rece... Read More...

87%Canned Goods

MoyaRuiz Pickle Juice

Jordan Guttormson

March 11, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 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 limi... Read More...

91%Age Worthy

Talavera Edición Exclusiva 2015

Jordan Guttormson

March 7, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 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... Read More...