Dominican Republic Archives

Registration Opens for Procigar Festival 2026

August 11, 2025

The 18th edition of the Procigar Festival is set to take place from February 15th to 20th, 2026, offering an unparalleled experience for cigar enthusiasts. Hosted by the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufactu... 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...

93%Leafstruck

Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary Balconet

Jordan Guttormson

June 25, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

Since the late 1700s, when private companies were first recognized for their cigar brands—separate from the Spanish tobacco monopoly of the time—only 11 such entities had reached the coveted '150th anniversary'... Read More...

86%Extra Cedar

Sancho Panza Extra Chido Robusto

Chad Tchad

May 22, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2025

The Sancho Panza cigar line has a long, rich history. In the past, I have reviewed Sancho Panza The Original. At last year’s PCA trade show, a line extension was released under the direction of Matt Booth and J... Read More...

89%Golden Comeback

United Gold Star Toro

Jordan Guttormson

March 5, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2025

The Gold Star brand has had something of a winding path to reach its current form—initially debuting in 1995, going dormant for years, then resurfacing in 2024 as a limited edition that supported the Navy SEAL ... Read More...

89%Sweet to Heat

Long Live the Queen Maduro Queen’s Chalice

Scott Braband

February 20, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

"Heavy is the head that wears the crown," yet Caldwell Cigar Co. makes the burden of expectations look effortless. Their latest release, Long Live the Queen Maduro, confidently builds upon their 2023 success by... Read More...

88%Carrill-OH YEAH

E.P. Carrillo Maduro Toro

Chad Tchad

October 24, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2024

At the most recent PCA trade show, E.P. Carrillo announced the creation of a new cigar line called the E.P. Carrillo Essence Series. This collection of cigars was developed with the idea of “awakening your sens... Read More...

84%Saccharin

Coroneta Maduro Earl

Jordan Guttormson

October 15, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2024

Initially playing strongly to the company's Nashville roots, the bulk of Crowned Heads' debut offerings centered around themes of country music, rock 'n roll, and the Wild West. In the years since, we've seen a... Read More...

2025 ProCigar Festival Dates Announced

Eric Guttormson

August 14, 2024

Press Releases

ProCigar Festival have announced that February 16th to 21st, will be the dates of the 2025 event. The festival kicks off on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic and continues in Santiago De Los Caballe... Read More...

86%Tepid Trio

Kristoff Tres Compadres Toro

Scott Braband

August 1, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2024

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love a cigar release with meaning, and the Tres Compadres by Kristoff Cigars certainly delivers. In the world of fine cigars, where each puff can transport you to an... Read More...

92%Fudge

Ferio Tego Summa Corona Gorda

Jordan Guttormson

July 11, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

Despite offering nearly a dozen blends under three core lines (Ferio Tego, Metropolitan, and Timeless), Ferio Tego had only introduced two core offerings throughout their first two years on the market. This was... Read More...

90%New Brew

Davidoff Maduro Toro

Scott Braband

June 28, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

When it comes to reboots, whether it be movies, soft drinks, music, or in this case, cigars, I tend to lean towards the original as being almost always superior to the new product. The new version may not be ba... Read More...

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