89%Upmann Revived

H. Upmann AJ Fernandez Toro

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...

86%Hollow

Tatuaje The Michael

Jordan Guttormson

October 31, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2017

The tenth official release of Tatuaje's wildly popular seasonal Monster Series was first hinted at in early 2017, later making its official debut at IPCPR 2017. The Monster Series was launched in 2008 with the ... Read More...

89%Pairable

Pappy Van Winkle Tradition Belicoso Fino

Jordan Guttormson

October 18, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2017

Whether you're a casual admirer of America's cardinal spirit—bourbon—a die-hard enthusiast, or even an abstaining onlooker, you've no doubt heard the name "Pappy's" being tossed about increasingly in recent yea... Read More...

91%Calibrated

Antaño Gran Reserva Robusto Grande

Jordan Guttormson

October 13, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Joya de Nicaragua is famous for being the oldest cigar manufacturer in Nicaragua. The company was founded in 1968 by J.F. Bermejo and Simón Camacho and has experienced its fair share of ownership changes and re... Read More...

Foundation Cigar Co. The Wise Man Maduro Torpedo cigar review

93%Preeminent

The Wise Man (El Güegüense) Maduro Torpedo

Steve Stevens

October 10, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2017

El Güegüense. Pronounced “way-when-say” and translating to “The Wise Man” from the Spanish, it is a Latin American theatrical drama written by an anonymous writer in the 16th century and passed down orally unti... Read More...

91%Horchata

Tatuaje Négociant Monopole No. 4

Jordan Guttormson

September 27, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2017

Both Tatuaje and L'Atelier Imports are owned by the venerable cigar man Pete Johnson. This has always allowed for collective benefits such as shared cigar events, where you may find personalities such as Pete J... Read More...

89%Nicotine Blitz

Todos Las Dias Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

September 7, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2017

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust famously debuted in the premium cigar market in 2015, noted for its creator, Steve Saka. Saka has held many positions in the industry for roughly two decades and has become known a... Read More...

88%Irie

Espinosa Reggae DREAD

Jack Heyer

September 1, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2017

The Espinosa Reggae Dread was released in 2016 in a small shipment to comply with the FDA guidelines but was not formally introduced until IPCPR 2017. The DREAD, like it's regular-production sibling, the Reggae... Read More...

92%Sweet Spicy Tangy

Undercrown Sun Grown

Jordan Guttormson

August 18, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Undercrown Sun Grown is the third and highly anticipated release in Drew Estate's popular Undercrown line of cigars. Drew Estate introduced Undercrown in 2011, marketing the cigars as an affordable alternative ... Read More...

88%Zesty

Padrón 1926 Serie No. 90 – Natural

Steve Stevens

July 10, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2017

One could perhaps assume that the office soundtrack at Padrón headquarters is stacked with every version of Kool and the Gang’s “Celebration” known to man. Regardless, the company sure likes to celebrate releva... Read More...

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