86%Atypical

Espinosa Wasabi

June 22, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

Two weeks after IPCPR 2016, Espinosa Premium Cigars unveiled an assortment of new projects under under the company's Backroom Series—an exclusive collection of cigars that are intended to be sold only at Espino... Read More...

93%Pillsbury Maduro

Tatuaje TAA 50th

Jordan Guttormson

June 15, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

Since originally debuting in 2011, Tatuaje has released three new additions to the fan-favorite TAA series. Of these three (TAA 2012, 2013, and 2014), only the 2013 iteration showcased a different blend; which ... Read More...

89%Leather Face

Illusione Garagiste Short Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

June 6, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2018

With a complete absence of new product from Illusione at IPCPR 2017, the company's Garagiste from 2016 remains the newest regular-production line. 2016 was an uncharacteristic showing for Illusione and company ... Read More...

Photo Review: ReviveR

Jordan Guttormson

May 25, 2018

Cigar Reviews, Dojo Cigars, $8 to $10 Range, 2018, Photo Reviews

Aside from being the most attractive palindrome in the English language, ReviveR is also the latest Cigar Dojo collaboration. For this, the Dojo's ninth official release, we've partnered with Aganorsa Leaf for ... Read More...

84%Nicaraguan for Dummies

Macanudo Inspirado Red Robusto

velorok

May 23, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

Like many cigar smokers today, I can fondly remember my first cigar—a Macanudo that my father gave me on our first road trip together. Somewhere between Chicago and the Smoky Mountains (befitting), a gas statio... Read More...

92%Deep Flavor

Montecristo Epic Craft Cured Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

May 11, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

At IPCPR 2017—the industry's annual purchasing convention—onlookers were treated to a full assortment of new additions to the age-old Montecristo brand, including Montecristo Grupo De Maestros Private Batch III... Read More...

90%Señor Stupendo

Señor Esugars Robusto

velorok

May 9, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2018

Revealed alongside the Aerial at the 2017 IPCPR show, the Señor Esugars by Cornelius & Anthony is the young company’s first maduro cigar in their lineup. This is billed as a “passion project” by Steven Bail... Read More...

89%American Beauty

Brick House Double Connecticut Robusto

EL Oso Fumar

May 4, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

The premium cigar industry is overrun with tremendous stories about family and humble beginnings. One of these sensational tales has the J.C. Newman Cigar Company at the center of it. Founded in 1895, Julius Ca... Read More...

88%Floby-Mobly

Highclere Castle Toro

Jordan Guttormson

April 27, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

Shortly before the annual IPCPR trade show in 2017, Foundation Cigar Company announced an unusual partnership, teaming with the 8th Earl Carnarvon and the family's historic Highclere Castle in Hampshire, Englan... Read More...

93%Blending Clinic

Muestra de Saka Nacatamale

Jordan Guttormson

April 18, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2018

Shortly before the 2017 IPCPR trade show, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust announced the company's second release in the limited Muestra de Saka series, titled Nacatamale. As Muestra de Saka (MdS) is intended to p... Read More...

95%Old Guard

Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Presidente Maduro

Jordan Guttormson

April 3, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2018

At one time or another, usually not long after one has taken an interest to the cigar hobby/lifestyle, they are introduced to the de facto top-tier smoking experience: Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series. The cigars... Read More...

89%Bitter-Sweet

Crux Epicure Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

March 28, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2018

The dictionary defines "epicure" as such: ep·i·cure /ˈepəˌkyo͝or/ noun a person who cultivates a refined taste, especially in food and wine; connoisseur. "she sipped at the water as an epicure woul... Read More...

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