86%Laying Wood

CAO Flathead Carb V21

November 23, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

I’ve talked in previous reviews about how a cigar's styling can create a narrative in your mind before you even light it, and CAO Cigars has fully embraced this idea. One could start with the brand's Classic se... Read More...

85%Keep Dreaming

Luciano The Dreamer

Scott Braband

November 16, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

If you pay close attention to cigar industry news the same way I do, then you have more than likely heard the name ACE Prime mentioned as of late. In the last couple years, ACE Prime—and the brand's associated ... Read More...

90%Heat & Sweet

Tatuaje T110 Capa Especial

Jordan Guttormson

October 22, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2021

In the beginning, there was a blend known as Thermonuclear. This cigar begot the T110; and the T110 begot the Fausto; and the Fausto begot the Avión, as well as a host of other limited sizes and variations over... Read More...

93%H-Ninety-FINE

Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Toro

Jordan Guttormson

September 21, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

In the summer of 2018, one day before the industry's annual trade show, Drew Estate made a surprising announcement that they would be showcasing not one, but two new blends under their premier Liga Privada bran... Read More...

Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit Churchill cigar review

88%Phenomenal Unit

Protocol Cyber Crimes Unit Churchill BP

Chad Tchad

September 3, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Hackers watch out! The expansion of Protocol's core line brings the Cyber Crimes Unit (CCU). This is the first addition to the core lineup (aka "P" series) of Protocol since 2018's Protocol Official Misconduct.... Read More...

84%Saccharine

CAO Arcana Mortal Coil

Chad Tchad

August 4, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Earlier this year, CAO launched a new series to take us back in time, highlighting the old traditions of tobacco processing with a series called Arcana. The first of the series is the Mortal Coil, which looks a... Read More...

85%Middle of the Road

CAO Vision (2020)

Rob Rasmussen

July 2, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2021

Raise your hand if you were smoking cigars back in 2007. That was right around the time I started, so I’ll raise my hand halfway. That was back when the CAO Vision first hit the market. This was also right arou... Read More...

89%Bittersweet Treat

Protocol Eliot Ness Maduro Toro

Jordan Guttormson

June 23, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Since the 2019 introduction of Protocol Sir Robert Peel, the Lawmen Series (as it is now known) has provided a new outlet of creativity within the Protocol Cigars brand. This includes more intricate tobacco rec... Read More...

91%Beautiful Broadleaf

HVC First Selection Broadleaf Toro

Rob Rasmussen

June 11, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

HVC is one of those brands that continues to impress me. The list of fantastic blends in their portfolio is longer than my… uh… well, we don’t need to get too specific—but it’s long. From the immensely flavorfu... Read More...

85%Straight Forward

CAO Bones Chicken Foot

EL Oso Fumar

June 3, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2021

“…So when they win, Mr. Bank, we win. 'Nuff said.” —Bernie Mac as Frank Catton, Ocean’s 13 I’ve played dominoes all my life. My grandmother would play with me for hours. It started with my Mickey Mouse dom... Read More...

87%Mindful Maduro

Project 40 Maduro 05.50

Chad Tchad

May 4, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2021

Alec Bradley Cigar Company has its next cigar in the Experimental Series—the Project 40 Maduro. This project follows up the original Project 40 line to continue Alan Rubin's theory for the “pursuit of happiness... Read More...

89%New Life

Fonseca by My Father Cedros

Rob Rasmussen

April 28, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Is it fair to say that Fonseca is back and, perhaps, better than ever? The first thing I’d say is read the rest of the review and find out. The second thing I’d say is probably, yes. My Father Cigars bought ... Read More...

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