90%Not Quite There

L’Atelier Extension de la Racine ER15

February 26, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Extension de la Racine holds the title of L'Atelier's first limited edition cigar. The first edition of which, ER13, was released at the 2013 IPCPR show as incentive for retailers to become acquainted with Pete... Read More...

91%A Must-Have Maduro

Padrón Series 2000 – Maduro

Ben Reed

February 24, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2016

On January 29th, 1926, a legend was born—José Orlando Padrón. José turned 90 years old this year (don’t tell it to his face), and as such is a time of reflection on one of the most crucial tobacco leaders in th... Read More...

Cigar Series: Nomad Therapy

Ben Reed

February 17, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Early last year, Nomad Cigar Company announced that they would be releasing their eighth regular production line at the 2015 IPCPR show in New Orleans—the Nomad Therapy series. Blended to help cigar smokers "fi... Read More...

85%Hold the Applause

San Cristobal Ovation

Jordan Guttormson

January 25, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Over the past couple years, Ashton has turned its attention towards the Nicaraguan side of its portfolio. Not only this, but the company has offered a look at what they can provide in the realm of limited editi... Read More...

90%Cosmic Complexity

Johnny Tobacconaut

Jordan Guttormson

January 21, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

For 2015, Room101 and brand runner Matt Booth returned to the center stage of the boutique cigar scene with yet another attractive and appropriately "funky" release. For the past couple years, the brand has ... Read More...

89%St. Paddy's Pairing

Quesada Keg 2016

Jordan Guttormson

January 15, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2016

Beginning back in 2011, Quesada introduced the cigar world to their interpretation of the perfect pairing for the Märzen-style beer, aka Oktoberfest. This, the annual release of the Quesada Oktoberfest, has sin... Read More...

87%For the Fans

Tatuaje Havana VI Verocu

Ben Reed

January 14, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2016

Over the years, Tatuaje Cigars have earned themselves an overwhelming reputation from cigar lovers around the world. It's no surprise, considering the masterminds behind their blends are none other than Pete Jo... Read More...

93%Mean Maduro

RoMa Craft Neanderthal HN

Ben Reed

December 24, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Released just recently this year, the Neanderthal is the latest project from RoMa Craft Tobac. Joining their first three lines of the Intemperance, CroMagnon, and Aquitaine, the Neanderthal is the newest regula... Read More...

Herrera Estelí Norteño 2015 limited edition cigar

93%Modern Churchill

Herrera Estelí Norteño Edicion Limitada 2015

Jack Heyer

December 7, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Last year at IPCPR, Herrera Estelí released their first limited edition cigar with the Herrera Estelí Edition Limitada Lancero. It was widely regarded as one of the best cigars of the year and now is nearly imp... Read More...

90%Draw Issues

Montecristo Espada Estoque

Ben Reed

December 3, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Last year, one of the biggest tobacco growers in the world, the Plasencia family, gave the keys to their prized ‘tobacco vault’ to Montecristo. This was the first time for the two companies to collaborate toget... Read More...

91%"Boutiqified"

Sobremesa

Jordan Guttormson

November 27, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is the much-anticipated, welcomed return to the cigar industry for Steve Saka, the highly-revered, former CEO of Drew Estate. Steve has now made it through the industry nearly full... Read More...

90%Flavor with Style

La Hacienda Superiores

Ben Reed

November 13, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Bursting onto the scene just last year, Warped Cigars has quickly become one of the most popular, new, small-production companies around. With fantastic PR campaigns through social media, beckoning customers to... Read More...

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