Tagged maduro shade

January 22, 2013

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2013

This is it, the king of Ligas, the boss hog, one pig to rule them all! Liga Privada is a somewhat peculiar cigar line, seeming to perfectly balance the line between rare and accessible. It gives one the sense o... Read More...

Tatuaje Little Monsters Lil' Drac cigar box

91%Rare but Good

Tatuaje Lil Drac

December 28, 2012

Remember the good old days when vampires were actually scary? They were mysterious, blood thirsty creatures that struck fear into those that ventured into the dark. A contrasting image compared against today's ... Read More...

89%Great Performer

E.P. Carrillo Atlantic 15th Anniversary Toro

November 30, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range

If silver represents a 25 year anniversary and gold represents a 50 year anniversary what do you give someone on their 15th anniversary? Cigars of course! And that's exactly what Atlantic Cigars is celebrating ... Read More...

87%Gurkhas Best

Gurkha Ghost

October 31, 2012

It's Halloween, and I feel it simply wouldn't be right to start this frightening day off without a sinister cigar to match the mood. Sure there are plenty of options out there, with Tatuaje's Monsters Series co... Read More...

85%Not Bad

Rocky Patel Cuban Blend

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October 30, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2012

Warmth envelopes my face as I lean my head back against the chair, allowing the smoke to congregate around the back of the tongue, listening for the songs of tropical birds in the distance. Cracked peppercorns... Read More...

87%Solid Stick

1502 Black Gold

September 24, 2012

A little known company called Global Premium Cigars recently sent me a box of their full bodied offering called the 1502 Black Gold. Enrique Sánchez is the owner of the company and he proudly boasts that these ... Read More...

83%Value Stick

Nica Libre

August 27, 2012

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2012

Some say the Nica Libre cigar is an intended copy of a Padron Anniversario series cigar in almost every way shape and form. From it's box pressed appearance to it's brown, gold, and burgundy label, there is no ... Read More...

88%Classic Maduro

Ortega Serie D Maduro Belicoso

July 24, 2012

The Ortega Serie D Maduro in Belicoso! I recently reviewed the Ortega Serie D Natural Belicoso and I was completely impressed so I knew right away I needed to get my hands on a maduro version of the same cigar ... Read More...

86%Not bad

Gran Habano Azteca El Aguila

July 2, 2012

Today I will be smoking and reviewing the Gran Habano Azteca Aguila which is a beautiful torpedo shaped cigar. The Azteca El Aguila comes in at 5.5 inches with a 52 ring gauge and a very sharp and distinct torp... Read More...

87%Impressive

T.L. Johnson Legend Reserve 63