86%Wispy Warped

Warped Companion

February 16, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2022

When the canny cigar enthusiast begins homing in on their taste, they'll turn to commonalities between the cigars they gravitate towards. This typically begins with the wrapper component, with further investiga... Read More...

89%Light & Sweet

Macanudo Inspirado Brazilian Shade Toro

Kevin Acuff

February 4, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2022

General Cigar's Macanudo brand is truly an iconic staple for the company. One can hardly venture into any retail humidor and not see at least one iteration of the Macanudo line available for purchase. In recent... Read More...

83%Buffalo Mace

Buffalo Trace Toro

Scott Braband

November 11, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2021

When you venture into the realm of premium cigars, it isn’t long until you discover the intoxicating world of cigar and alcohol pairings. Now, we can get into the minutia of which premium spirit is best intende... Read More...

87%Awfully good

AVO Improvisation LE21

EL Oso Fumar

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...

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