92%Decadent

Matilde Oscura

January 29, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2016

Matilde Oscura marks the second release by newcomer Matilde Cigar Co., a brand that has held the attention of media and consumers alike since its introduction in late 2013. This is due, in large part, to the ro... Read More...

92%In sync

AVO Syncro Nicaragua

Jordan Guttormson

December 30, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

2015 has marked some big changes for AVO Cigars. Beginning with a revamped look/feel to kick the year off, AVO then followed up with two limited edition releases under a new collection titled AVO Improvisation ... Read More...

94%Ultimate Connecticut

Quesada Reserva Privada

Jordan Guttormson

December 18, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

In early 2015, Quesada Cigars announced a special cigar release, a limited edition product that would arrive in a select few shops across the country, each location receiving 6 total boxes. The cigar is none ot... Read More...

90%Classic & complex

Bella Dominicana

Jordan Guttormson

December 10, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

If this is the first time you've heard of Bella Dominicana, that's because the brand has literally just hit the market. Debuting in August of this year, Bella Dominicana is off to an ambitious intro into the ci... Read More...

89%Good Flavor/Value

La Palina Red Label

Jack Heyer

December 2, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

The La Palina Red Label was released at this year's IPCPR along with the Family Series Miami. The Red Label adds to the company's growing lineup of more affordable cigars, such as the Black Label, Classic, and ... Read More...

86%Experimental

La Flor Dominicana La Nox

Guest Author

November 25, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Released at this year’s July IPCPR meeting in New Orleans, La Flor Dominicana went darker with its newest release—La Nox. Latin for “the night,” the La Nox is an alluring change for a brand better known for its... Read More...

87%Missed the Mark

Partagas Aniversario 170

Ben Reed

November 20, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2015

Back in 1845, one of today’s biggest Cuban cigar brands was born—Partagas. Because of his connections as a business man in Havana, Jaime Partagás y Rabell quickly went to work purchasing the finest tobacco plan... Read More...

86%Identity Crisis

Henry Clay Tattoo

Jordan Guttormson

October 21, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Cigar enthusiasts were shocked upon learning of its release earlier this year, a cigar that become (potentially) the most sought-after release at the 2015 IPCPR trade show—we're speaking of none other than the ... Read More...

90%Bold Brazilian

La Palina Black Label

Ben Reed

October 13, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Last year at the IPCPR show, La Palina introduced its seventh line of cigars: the Black Label. This is the second cigar that La Palina and PDR cigars have teamed up to create (the first being the La Palina Clas... Read More...

90%Classy & refined

ROMEO by Romeo y Julieta Aging Room

Ben Reed

September 24, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Romeo y Julieta may be the most well-known cigar company in the world today. With its iconic name, delicious cigars, and superior craftsmanship—they have well earned their place; however, Romeo y Julieta’s roma... Read More...

Caldwell Long Live the King cigar review

91%Flavor Bomb

Long Live the King by Caldwell Cigar Co.

MrStogato

August 6, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Shortly after splitting with Wynwood Cigars, Robert Caldwell announced his return to the cigar industry with the Caldwell Collection at IPCPR 2014. The Caldwell Collection included three new blends: the Eastern... Read More...

86%Good Price

PSyKo SEVEN MADuRo

MrStogato

July 7, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Ventura Cigar Company has recently launched a new maduro variant to accompany its most-noteworthy PSyKo SEVEN line of cigars. Along with the new blend, Ventura has included PSyKo-branded lighters, cutters, and ... Read More...

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