90%Welcomed Return

La Imperiosa

November 9, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

Remember last year when Crowned Heads released the Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2014, and everyone went crazy over it? Well, they did the unthinkable—they released it again! But this time for good, and with a... Read More...

88%Budget Friendly

CAO Pilón

MrStogato

November 3, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Released at IPCPR 2015, the CAO Pilón brings back a traditional Cuban method of fermenting tobacco in a circular pilón (pronounced "pee-'lohn"), a practice that dates back to the 19th century. In the most commo... Read More...

92%Maduro Rarity

L’Atelier Côte d’Or

Ben Reed

October 29, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2015

On April 15th, 2015, L’Atelier released its first new blend in quite a while (since 2013’s Extension de la Racine). Pete Johnson, owner of L’Atelier imports and French wine enthusiast, worked with the Garcia fa... Read More...

88%Decent

Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2015

Jack Heyer

October 23, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Last year, Crowned Heads released their Las Calaveras EL 2014 and it quickly became one of 2014's most popular cigars in the boutique community. It was the brand's intention from the beginning to make the cigar... Read More...

90%Affordable Figurado

AJ Fernandez Enclave

Ben Reed

October 20, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

“There is no doubt that there is a special bond shared among those passionate about cigars” - AJ Fernandez. For hundreds of years, cigar smokers from around the world have been utilizing this special hobby a... Read More...

Foundation Cigar co El Güegüense cigar review

92%Habano on steroids

El Güegüense by Foundation Cigar Co.

Jordan Guttormson

October 12, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2015

Foundation Cigar Co. was officially unveiled to the public a few months ago, making their debut at the 2015 IPCPR show. This was a highly anticipated move for those that follow the brand's creator, Nicholas Mel... Read More...

Rocky Patel Prohibition Connecticut Broadleaf maduro cigar review

87%Bold yet plain

Rocky Patel Prohibition – Broadleaf Maduro

Ben Reed

October 7, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

It’s no news to any hard-core cigar enthusiast out there, our industry is under constant attack. Every day our government seems to take more rights away from us—little-by-little—slowly reaching further into our... Read More...

Rocky Patel Prohibition Mexican San Andreas maduro cigar review

89%Unpredictably Intriguing

Rocky Patel Prohibition – San Andreas Maduro

Ben Reed

October 7, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

It’s no news to any hard-core cigar enthusiast out there, our industry is under constant attack. Every day our government seems to take more rights away from us—little-by-little—slowly reaching further into our... Read More...

90%The Bat is back!

Espinosa Murcielago Noir

Jordan Guttormson

September 29, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015, Video Reviews

"The bat is back!" If you've kept your eyes on the ever-evolving cigar scene as of late, you've no doubt seen the bat signal return to the skies, hovering proudly above the Espinosa Premium Cigars brand. ... Read More...

Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro cigar review

91%Great

Rocky Patel Special Reserve Sun Grown Maduro

Ben Reed

September 18, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

This year marks the twentieth anniversary for major cigar company Rocky Patel. As would be expected, the brand brought a big showcase with them this year at the IPCPR show to celebrate such an occasion. They un... Read More...

87%Falls short

La Mission du L’Atelier

Jordan Guttormson

September 16, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2015

L’Atelier Imports is known for it’s inspiration from both a classic, Cuban approach to cigar craftsmanship, as well as its French and wine influences. It’s no coincidence that lead brand-runner Pete Johnson has... Read More...

86%Fun/Unique

Acme Route 66

Ben Reed

September 2, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

At the 2015 IPCPR Trade Show this year, Acme Cigar Co. not only introduced three new cigars, but they also introduced themselves as a new company. Elliot Suied, owner of Cigar Warehouse in Dallas, and Romereo H... Read More...

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