Dominican Republic Archives

89%Golden Comeback

United Gold Star Toro

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...

90%Complex Cat

La Aurora 120 Anniversary Robusto

Chad Tchad

April 12, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2024

With a host of five, 10, and 15-year anniversary cigars flooding the market, it’s par for the course to expect another anniversary in the cigar industry. Last year, La Aurora—among the longest-standing cigar co... Read More...

84%Confusingly Lacking

La Vereda No. 52

Scott Braband

February 17, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

I have often wondered how unique cigar names come to be. Some are an homage to current or past family. Some, a nod to the flavor profile or an image deemed worthy of adorning their product. In the case of the L... Read More...

90%New Beginning

AVO Seasons Limited Edition Series 2023 Spring

Chad Tchad

November 7, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2023

AVO Cigars has come up with a unique, limited project for 2023 to go with the changing of the seasons. With each season, a cigar is blended for that time of the year. Each of the releases will be in their own p... Read More...

89%4-Alarm Flavor

Black Star Line Mr. Fahrenheit Corona

Scott Braband

October 27, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2023

“I'm burnin' through the sky, yeah 200 degrees, that's why they call me Mister Fahrenheit” —"Don’t Stop Me Now" by Queen Ladies and gentlemen, I am embarking on a comprehensive exploration of one of the most... Read More...

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