91%Bond Villain

LFD Carbon Flower

September 2, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2026

When I think of La Flor Dominicana cigars, I think of power. The Double Ligero and the Andalusian Bull were some of the strongest cigars to hit the market at the time of their release. I even remember the Color... Read More...

88%Hallowed Restraint

Avowed Hallowed Hands Corona Gorda

Juan Cancel

July 22, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2026

This, friends, is my first legitimate cigar review. Let me explain what I mean by that. I don’t want anyone thinking I picked up a cutter and lighter yesterday and decided to start reviewing cigars. Befor... Read More...

90%Perfecto Paradox

Davidoff Puro Dominicano Perfecto

Scott Braband

June 17, 2026

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2026

For a company that built a lot of its reputation on ultra-clean, polished blends using tobaccos from multiple countries, the Davidoff Puro Dominicano feels like a pretty major shift in direction. Instead of lea... Read More...

Bold vs. Refined: The Dominican Cigar Showdown

Eric Guttormson

May 11, 2026

Flavor Odyssey

Dominican tobacco can create some of the most refined, elegant cigars in the world—but depending on how it’s blended and fermented, it can also deliver some of the boldest, richest flavor profiles in the indust... Read More...

91%Intentional Evolution

La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Toro

Scott Braband

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...

86%Do Disturb?

Alec Bradley Do Not Disturb (DND) Toro

Chad Tchad

December 11, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2025

Alec Bradley has always placed an emphasis on the atmosphere and mood created through their cigars. With their latest project, Do Not Disturb (or DND), they urge us to take a break, silence those phones, and en... Read More...

84%Spected More

Cohiba Spectre 2025

Scott Braband

October 29, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

Since its debut in 2018, the Cohiba Spectre series has stood at the very top of the ultra-premium cigar world, at least in terms of price and outlandish packaging. Each release has been a one-time, hand-tailore... Read More...

Registration Opens for Procigar Festival 2026

Eric Guttormson

August 11, 2025

Press Releases

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...

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