89%Dark Brew

The T. Short Churchill

February 23, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2018

The saga of Matt Booth and his involvement in the premium cigar industry proved to be one of, if not the most closely watched narratives across 2017 for craft cigar enthusiasts. This began with the shocking new... Read More...

89%Fine-Tuned

601 Blue Label Maduro Short Churchill

velorok

February 16, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2018

Where do we begin with this? This venerable line has been produced for nearly a decade, under the hands and eyes of some of the biggest names in the cigar industry. Originally created by EO Brands (Erik Espinos... Read More...

94%Progressive

Mombacho Cosecha 2012

Jordan Guttormson

January 30, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2018

Shortly before the annual IPCPR trade show (held in mid-July, 2017), Mombacho Cigars announced they would be introducing their most ambitious project to date—which would be on display for IPCPR attendees. The c... Read More...

82%Sweet & Sour

Enclave Broadleaf Robusto

velorok

January 23, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2018

AJ Fernandez is everywhere in the cigar world. He seems to be doing it all, and all at the same time. But as much as his name seems to be attached to roughly 1/4 of the cigars on the market today—whether person... Read More...

91%Balanced

Protocol Themis Toro

Jordan Guttormson

January 19, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2018

In the realm of small, boutique, upstart, and the token "born in a garage" companies to splash onto the premium cigar scene in recent times, Cubariqueño is among the most noteworthy and entertaining. The compan... Read More...

87%Black Licorice

Umbagog Gordo Gordo

velorok

December 22, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Two years after retiring from Drew Estate (operating as president and CEO for roughly eight years), Steve Saka turned his dreams into reality with the creation of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. With Steve's inv... Read More...

92%Puro Preeminent

Plasencia Alma del Campo Tribu

Steve Stevens

December 19, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2017

Let us begin, as we frequently do, with a little dose of history. The year 1865 was filled with events ranging from the mundane to the momentous. Here are a few tidbits: John Deere receives a patent for pl... Read More...

88%Clean & Refreshing

Villa Sombra Mojitos

Jordan Guttormson

December 5, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Since the release of Warped Cigars' Flor Del Valle line in 2014, the brand has focused primarily on two consistencies: 100% AGANORSA tobaccos, and production at the Tabacos Valle de Jalapa S.A. (TABSA) factory.... Read More...

86%Placid

MoyaRuiz Il Ridotto Biribi

Steve Stevens

December 1, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2017

In 1638, a wing of the Palazzo Dandolo in Venice, Italy was converted into a gambling house at the bequest of the Great Council of Venice. The wing was four stories tall and was located near the San Moisè churc... Read More...

89%Upmann Revived

H. Upmann AJ Fernandez Toro

velorok

November 28, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2017

“There’s nearly 175 years of history here, AJ, don’t mess this up!” That’s what I imagine AJ Fernandez thinking as he’s going into the blending session with Altadis’ Grupo de Maestros to create this cigar. He’s... Read More...

92%Fermented Fruit

Jacobs Ladder Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

November 22, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Southern Draw Cigars was founded by U.S. Veterans—namely Robert Holt and his spouse Sharon Holt—in 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas. The company's philosophy is multifaceted, representing the old fashioned no... Read More...

90%Affordable Puro

Cloud Hopper No. 53

Jordan Guttormson

November 10, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2017

Shortly after the annual IPCPR trade show in 2017, images began to spread on social media of a new cigar that appeared to be from Warped. And while the look was quite similar, this new cigar—Cloud Hopper—was re... Read More...

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