85%Unfinished Business

Gurkha San Miguel Toro

March 5, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2021

If you are new to cigars or even a seasoned aficionado, chances are you have heard of Gurkha Cigars. Love them or hate them, fact is, they are a commanding force in the industry. Gurkha describes the original G... Read More...

90%Jungle Juice

Arlequín Toro

Jordan Guttormson

February 2, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Fratello Arlequín has had an interesting journey, in terms of core-line releases from Fratello Cigars. The cigar was first released in 2019 as part of an experimental four-pack, where consumers were encouraged ... Read More...

93%Flavor Evolution

Mil Días Double Robusto

Rob Rasmussen

February 1, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2021

Crowned Heads carved out a nice path through a treacherous 2020. I’ve been quite vocal about my love for CH since Jon Huber launched the brand back in 2011. Four Kicks (the company's first release) was a revela... Read More...

90%Spice Cake

HVC Hot Cake Laguito No. 4

Kevin Acuff

January 22, 2021

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2021

Since their creation back in 2011, HVC Cigars and owner, Reinier Lorenzo, have become a definite force in the boutique cigar world. The company started off strong by partnering with Aganorsa Leaf and company fo... Read More...

Drew Estate Undercrown Dojo Dogma Maduro 2020 cigar review

Photo Review: Undercrown Dojo Dogma Maduro (2020)

Jordan Guttormson

December 23, 2020

Cigar Reviews, Dojo Cigars, $10 to $15 Range, 2020, Photo Reviews

As the first collaborative project from Cigar Dojo, the Dogma—or, the Undercrown Dojo Dogma Maduro, as it is now known—is unquestionably the most storied cigar in a Dojo-branded collection that now spans 21 rel... Read More...

89%MmmmTZ

Espinosa Las 6 Provincias MTZ

EL Oso Fumar

November 27, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2020

“With sons and fathers, there's an inexplicable connection and imprint that your father leaves on you.” —Brad Pitt While it may seem apt and on-the-nose, Pitt’s words echo in my heart as they do with many fat... Read More...

Nicaraguan Tobacco Survives Hurricane Eta Prepares for Iota

Eric Guttormson

November 16, 2020

Press Releases

Despite the impact of Hurricane Eta, a category 4 hurricane, the 2020-2021 tobacco harvest was not damaged, according to the Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco, but is preparing for the imminent impact of Hurricane ... Read More...

89%Farm Fresh

Yagua

Jordan Guttormson

November 6, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2020

J.C. Newman Cigar Co. made it clear in the spring of 2019 that they would be focusing on their American heritage throughout the year, announcing both a multimillion-dollar renovation of their Tampa-based factor... Read More...

Charter Oak Habano Lonsdale cigar review

84%Split Oak

Charter Oak CT Habano Lonsdale

Jordan Guttormson

October 23, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2020

Growing up in Connecticut, Nick Melillo, owner and founder of Foundation Cigar Company, has long been known for his fondness for the tobaccos of the famed Connecticut River Valley growing region. He got his fir... Read More...

92%Epicurean

Sobremesa Brûlée Blue

Jordan Guttormson

October 9, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2020

A spinoff of a spinoff—in TV Land, this would be a recipe for disaster. But when it comes to craft cigars, such a concept is quick to get the blood flowing for collectors and die-hard enthusiasts alike. This is... Read More...

91%Godsend

Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro Epicure

Jordan Guttormson

September 25, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2020

For a company known for having a stalwart consistency throughout its portfolio, the last few years have seen a surprising amount of change for Perdomo Cigars. This includes a new website (going from one of the ... Read More...

91%Pepper-fusion

Muestra de Saka Unstolen Valor

Jordan Guttormson

September 4, 2020

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2020

Debuting onto the premium cigar scene in 2015, this year marks the fifth anniversary of the now-beloved Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, a New Hampshire-based company that is known for it's focus on Nicaraguan to... Read More...

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