91%Intentional Evolution

La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Toro

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...

89%Bold & Spicy

Camacho Limited Edition 2025

Scott Braband

November 5, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

The Camacho Limited Edition 2025 marks a new chapter for the Camacho brand, replacing the long-running Liberty Series that had become a staple of Camacho’s annual lineup since its debut in 2002. While the Liber... Read More...

Black Label Trading Company Orthodox cigar review

92%Whipped Butter

BLTC Orthodox Corona Gorda

Jordan Guttormson

March 17, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2025

Debuting 11 years after Black Label Trading Co. first hit the market, the Orthodox cigar returned the focus to the company's gritty origins. It's safe to say that James Brown, creator of the Black Label brand, ... Read More...

89%Sweet to Heat

Long Live the Queen Maduro Queen’s Chalice

Scott Braband

February 20, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2025

"Heavy is the head that wears the crown," yet Caldwell Cigar Co. makes the burden of expectations look effortless. Their latest release, Long Live the Queen Maduro, confidently builds upon their 2023 success by... Read More...

88%Gentle Giant

Crowned Heads Belgian Blue LE 2024

Jordan Guttormson

February 13, 2025

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2025

Last October, seemingly coming out of the blue, Crowned Heads announced a new line—Belgian Blue—a limited edition made out of the factory that handles the company's Mil Días and Juárez offerings. While many of ... Read More...

88%Carrill-OH YEAH

E.P. Carrillo Maduro Toro

Chad Tchad

October 24, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2024

At the most recent PCA trade show, E.P. Carrillo announced the creation of a new cigar line called the E.P. Carrillo Essence Series. This collection of cigars was developed with the idea of “awakening your sens... Read More...

84%Saccharin

Coroneta Maduro Earl

Jordan Guttormson

October 15, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2024

Initially playing strongly to the company's Nashville roots, the bulk of Crowned Heads' debut offerings centered around themes of country music, rock 'n roll, and the Wild West. In the years since, we've seen a... Read More...

86%Vintage Leather

Diesel Vintage Series Robusto Gordo

Chad Tchad

May 3, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2024

Justin Andrews, new business development manager with Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), continues to grow the company's brands, focusing primarily on the more craft-minded offerings by leveraging his longstandi... Read More...

88%Green Machine

Cinco de Cinco Toro

Scott Braband

January 19, 2024

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2024

Who of you reading this can say that they have committed 55 years to anything? Be it a marriage, a career—heck, some of you reading this aren’t even 55 years old (myself included)! So, when 2023 brought about t... Read More...

87%Black Attack

Micallef Black Toro

Jordan Guttormson

December 18, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2023

As Johnnie Walker or AC/DC would attest—black sells. It's a theme often used throughout marketing to convey elegance, minimalism, edginess, or power. And while you'll often find the strategy associated with exc... Read More...

88%Unleashed & Unsurprising

Camacho Factory Unleashed 3

Scott Braband

June 30, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

In the realm of cigars, where tradition often reigns supreme, there are blends that dare to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of flavor. They emerge as rebellious spirits, unapologetically defyin... Read More...

Drew Estate Blackened M81 Toro cigar review

89%Heavy

Blackened Cigars “M81” Toro

Jordan Guttormson

June 14, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

Premium cigars; American whiskey; heavy metal; celebrity collaboration; triple-maduro tobacco recipe: there's clearly a lot going on with Drew Estate's latest core-line release... let's take a deeper dive. T... Read More...

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