94%Candy-Coated Delicacy

Maestro del Tiempo 5205

September 14, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

In Warped Cigars' fifth Nicaraguan offering (eighth overall), the brand sets out to introduce a unique, Nicaraguan puro experience—patiently awaiting countless iterations and years of trial and error. This was ... Read More...

92%Holy Maduro

The Tabernacle

Jordan Guttormson

September 2, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Foundation Cigar Company proprietor Nick Melillo made his big debut into the premium cigar market in 2015, introducing the brand's freshman release with the Nicaraguan-themed El Güegüense. The cigar may be one ... Read More...

92%Fine Art

Bellas Artes

Jordan Guttormson

August 18, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

In 2014, A.J. Fernandez Cigar Company introduced the New World brand at the IPCPR show in Las Vegas. This cigar featured a design unlike anything in their lineup at the time, showcasing a classical and ornate, ... Read More...

90%All Out Tasty

All Out Kings

Jordan Guttormson

August 3, 2016

Cigar Reviews, 2016

In February of 2016, it was announced by Cigar Federation that an unusual collaboration would be making its way to consumers this year. The cigar involves the likes of Drew Estate, Joya de Nicaragua, and Caldwe... Read More...

91%Vegetable Stew

La Gran Llave

Jordan Guttormson

July 22, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2016

Industry veteran Michael Argenti has partnered with Angel Aguayo and by extension, Abdel J. Fernandez (of AJ Fernandez fame) to introduce a special project he's had in the works for the better part of 10 years.... Read More...

92%Return to Glory

Tatuaje TAA 2016

FrostD

July 18, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

The ever popular Pete Johnson has released his 2016 Tatuaje TAA blend. Tatuaje, which is a household name for any craft cigar smoker, is no stranger to blending fantastic TAA cigars—having undoubtedly the most ... Read More...

88%One for the Road

CAO Flathead V660 Carb

Ben Reed

July 13, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Back in 2013, CAO released the Flathead cigar line at the IPCPR show in Las Vegas. Created by Rick Rodriguez and Ed McKenna, the line was created as a throwback to classic America, where pin-up girls and hot ro... Read More...

90%Gaudy

Don Pepin Garcia 10th Anniversary

Ben Reed

June 16, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2016

Don Pepin Garcia 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2013 was a special project made to commemorate the success of the Garcia family. The cigar was released in 2013, celebrating the tenth anniversary since Don Jos... Read More...

Cornelius & Anthony Daddy Mac cigar review

90%Daddy Likey

Daddy Mac by Cornelius & Anthony

Jordan Guttormson

June 1, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Earlier this year, Cornelius & Anthony Premium Cigars made its big debut onto the craft cigar scene. Their first offering was titled Cornelius, being produced at El Titan de Bronze. And it wasn't long after... Read More...

91%Compact Flavor Bomb

Warped Corto X50

Ben Reed

May 17, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

The Corto is the sixth regular release line from Warped, showcased at the 2015 IPCPR show, along with the Futuro and Don Reynaldo Regalos. Translating to "short", the Corto is indeed the shortest and said to be... Read More...

89%Bar 'Gar

AJ Fernandez Last Call

Jordan Guttormson

April 29, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 & Under, 2016

Whether blending shop-exclusive brands for the industry's biggest online retailers or fine tuning his own growing lineup, AJ Fernandez has become known as a master of bang-for-your-buck smokes. The "Joe 6-pack"... Read More...

91%Smooth & Balanced

FDG 20 Aniversario Maduro

Jordan Guttormson

April 1, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Flor de Gonzalez Cigars, more commonly known as simply FDG Cigars, saw its humble beginnings in 1993—producing cigars out of founder Arnaldo Gonzalez's home in Hialeah, Florida. Arnaldo had grown a passion for ... Read More...

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