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91%Intentional Evolution

La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Toro

February 11, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2026

La Aurora is a legacy brand known for consistency, with a portfolio that has long followed a recognizable profile and approach. Because of that, any move away from that identity naturally draws attention. Fuert... Read More...

87%Pepper Sandwich

Knuckle Sandwich Puro Nicaragua Robusto

Scott Braband

December 2, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2025

The Knuckle Sandwich brand has quickly grown from a high-profile collaboration into a full-fledged extension of the Espinosa portfolio. What began as a project tied to Guy Fieri’s personality has evolved into a... Read More...

84%Bitter Sync

AVO Syncro 10th Anniversary Limited Edition

Jordan Guttormson

July 14, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

Looking back over the past two decades, the late 2000s to early twenty-teens were likely some of the most transformative years for Davidoff and its subsidiary brands. This period included the acquisition and ov... Read More...

88%Gentle Giant

Crowned Heads Belgian Blue LE 2024

Jordan Guttormson

February 13, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2025

Last October, seemingly coming out of the blue, Crowned Heads announced a new line—Belgian Blue—a limited edition made out of the factory that handles the company's Mil Días and Juárez offerings. While many of ... Read More...

90%Spicy-Sweet

Protocol Phoebe Couzins Natural

Jordan Guttormson

June 4, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2024

Five years into Protocol Cigars' most premium collection—dubbed the Lawmen Series—the brand unveiled the seventh and eighth blends to date, collectively falling under the Protocol Phoebe Couzins line. Since deb... Read More...

88%Green Machine

Cinco de Cinco Toro

Scott Braband

January 19, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

Who of you reading this can say that they have committed 55 years to anything? Be it a marriage, a career—heck, some of you reading this aren’t even 55 years old (myself included)! So, when 2023 brought about t... Read More...

90%Witchful Thinking

Muestra de Saka The Bewitched

Scott Braband

May 11, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2023

If you smoke cigars regularly, and have a passion for the lifestyle, then you know that time spent enjoying a premium, hand-rolled cigar can not only provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, ... Read More...

92%Cinnamon Spice

Olmec Claro Toro

Scott Braband

March 29, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2023

Nicknames are earned, not given, no matter what that guy back in high school insisted you call him (he still insists on being called “Rooster,” by the way…). So, when you earn the nickname “Nickragua,” there is... Read More...

88%Bold Reconciliation

Diesel Atonement TAA 2022

Chad Tchad

March 21, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

Last year, the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) had 13 exclusive releases, with one being from Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). The cigar was made at A.J Fernández's factory and named Diesel Atonemen... Read More...

91%New New

New World Dorado Toro

Jordan Guttormson

December 2, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2022

The way I see it, there are essentially four main phases of A.J. Fernández and his career in premium cigars (at least in the eyes of the public). The first comes prior to 2010, with A.J. making a name for himse... Read More...

89%It’s Blue Bro

Laranja Reserva Azulejo Toro

Kevin Acuff

April 20, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2022

Espinosa Premium Cigars is no stranger to the Dojo. Whether you are a newcomer to the platform or a seasoned HOF aficionado, chances are you have smoked something from the Espinosa line. This may include one of... Read More...

Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit Churchill cigar review

88%Phenomenal Unit

Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit Churchill BP

Chad Tchad

September 3, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Hackers watch out! The expansion of Protocol's core line brings the Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU). This is the first addition to the core lineup (aka "P" series) of Protocol since 2018's Protocol Official Misconduct.... Read More...

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