87%Awfully good

AVO Improvisation LE21

September 14, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

“A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” —Colin Powell Lately, when I light up a cigar, I take a moment to reflect. Just a simple pause. I think it’s import... Read More...

87%Fitting Tribute

Blackbird Idalia 108

Kevin Acuff

July 27, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

I mentioned in a recent review how I find it interesting to learn the source for tribute or homage in the way cigar ideas come. And here we are, with what I feel is a very well-deserved and interesting one. Bla... Read More...

89%Carrillo's Revenge

Four Kicks Capa Especial Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

March 25, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2021

First released in 2011, Four Kicks marked the debut release from the Nashville-based Crowned Heads. The company drew inspiration from Nashville's music scene; namely, "Four Kicks" by Kings of Leon, citing the l... Read More...

86%Paper Tiger

Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas 2020

Kevin Acuff

March 19, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

The Limited Reserve Decadas from Partagas—the brand's latest limited-edition release—is actually not a new cigar. The line was originally available from 2005 to 2009 as a limited offering and was resurrected at... Read More...

89%North Star

AVO Regional North Edition

Kevin Acuff

February 9, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Davidoff Cigars caught the cigar world’s attention with the announcement of a regional-only release from their AVO Cigars brand at the 2019 IPCPR/PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas. The series was dubbed Regional Edit... Read More...

86%Arid South

AVO Regional South Edition

Kevin Acuff

February 9, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Taking a trip south on the compass of the US, AVO Cigars introduces the regional-only AVO Regional South Edition, one of four limited-edition cigars to emerge from a series that was first revealed at the 2019 P... Read More...

95%2020 Highlight

AVO Improvisation Series LE20

Jordan Guttormson

December 16, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2020

Among the most famed collections of ongoing, limited-edition cigars is the Limited Edition Series from AVO Cigars. The concept debuted in 2001, introducing a special blend in commemoration of founder, the late ... Read More...

87%Jazzed Up

AVO Classic Maduro Robusto

Kevin Acuff

October 7, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2020

When you’re known in an industry by first name only, legendary status is sure to follow. Avo Uvezian was one such figure—a legend in the cigar world known for his charisma and snappy sense of style. What makes ... Read More...

75%Cash Camo

Fratello Camo Blu Toro

Kevin Acuff

September 18, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2020

It is seeming as of late that manufacturers outside of the old guard are realizing the value of having a budget-conscious line of cigars (see: Factory Smokes by Drew Estate). Not to be outdone by other craft-mi... Read More...

90%SweeTWANG

Cuevas Reserva Natural Torpedo

Jordan Guttormson

May 20, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2020

Casa Cuevas Cigars established themselves as a brand in 2016, with Luis Cuevas Jr. seeking to showcase the Cuevas name front and center. Rather than play the manufacturing role for the industry's most prominent... Read More...

83%Hot & Sour

Punch Chop Suey

Jordan Guttormson

April 17, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2020

In the spring of 2019, Punch shocked the cigar scene with a limited cigar known as Punch Egg Roll, deviating from the brand's classic heritage with an off-the-wall concept based around Chinese-American takeout.... Read More...

87%The New Old

Partagas Limited Reserve Decadas 2019

EL Oso Fumar

March 31, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2020

“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.” —St. Augustine. Faith and hard work. It’s the very foundation of the premium cigar industry and the backbone to one of t... Read More...

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