Tagged Nicaraguan

The term "celebrity" has become a double-edged sword in today’s world. It seems that, in the modern era, celebrities have a very niche following with equal numbers of "fans" and "haters." Rarely does the acknow... Read More...

88%Tame Origins

Illusione Singularé Origen Robusto

May 26, 2023

Phantoms. Anunnaki. Rose Croix. Kadosh. Sevin Horns. These are only a handful of colorful names given to Illusione's prized Singularé series over the years. First debuting in 2010 with the Phantoms cigar, the S... Read More...

89%Mexican Tea

Tatuaje 7th Tuxtla

Chad Tchad

May 19, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

Tatuaje’s long history of cigar making continues, bringing the past to the present through a Mexican-focused expansion to some of the company's most beloved cigars in 2022. The timeline that brought us to the T... Read More...

90%Witchful Thinking

Muestra de Saka The Bewitched

May 11, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2023

If you smoke cigars regularly, and have a passion for the lifestyle, then you know that time spent enjoying a premium, hand-rolled cigar can not only provide an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, ... Read More...

91%Rich & Syrupy

HVC Selección No. 1 Esenciales

April 6, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

Being one of the first third-party companies to partner with the Aganorsa Leaf factory of Estelí, Nicaragua, HVC Cigars and Aganorsa have always gone hand in hand. With nearly every HVC cigar coming out of the ... Read More...

92%Cinnamon Spice

Olmec Claro Toro

March 29, 2023

Nicknames are earned, not given, no matter what that guy back in high school insisted you call him (he still insists on being called “Rooster,” by the way…). So, when you earn the nickname “Nickragua,” there is... Read More...

88%Bold Reconciliation

Diesel Atonement TAA 2022

Chad Tchad

March 21, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

Last year, the Tobacconists’ Association of America (TAA) had 13 exclusive releases, with one being from Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). The cigar was made at A.J Fernández's factory and named Diesel Atonemen... Read More...

84%Kool-Aid

Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1

March 3, 2023

There are brands that are relatively self-explanatory, and then there are the derivative types—such as the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue—that need a little unwinding to find the narrative. For this cigar, one c... Read More...

89%Holiday Delight

StillWell Star Holiday Y2022

February 16, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2023

Ah, the holidays. The stretch from late October through early January is one of my favorite times of year for enjoying cigars. All of the delicious holiday aromas mingling with rich tobacco smoke is very nostal... Read More...

87%Value Nut

El Baton Belicoso

February 3, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2023

I’m going to rip the Band-Aid off at the very beginning: I am a cheapskate. Nothing makes me happier than finding a good deal, and coming across a cigar that falls into the value category that is also a worthwh... Read More...

86%Not so Fina

CAO BX3 Robusto

Chad Tchad

December 16, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2022

CAO added a new full-time line to their extensive portfolio earlier this summer called BX3. This new line claims to have three times (hence the "X" in the title) the usage of Brazilian tobacco, appearing throug... Read More...

91%New New

New World Dorado Toro