Robusto Grande Archives

87%Smooth-Sailing A.J.

Viva la Vida Robusto

August 16, 2019

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2019

There’s quite a few bits of information online about the story of the Artesano del Tobacco (ADT), but I’ll summarize a bit for you. Right around peak '90s cigar boom, Billy and Gus Fakih (the founders of ADT)—a... Read More...

Photo Review: Psychedelic Turtle

Jordan Guttormson

June 6, 2019

Cigar Reviews, Dojo Cigars, $8 to $10 Range, 2019, Photo Reviews

For the fourth time since 2014, Cigar Dojo and Espinosa Premium Cigars have collaborated a custom-tailored smoking experience. The cigar at hand is known as 'Psychedelic Turtle,' showcasing a unique smoking exp... Read More...

89%American Beauty

Brick House Double Connecticut Robusto

EL Oso Fumar

May 4, 2018

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2018

The premium cigar industry is overrun with tremendous stories about family and humble beginnings. One of these sensational tales has the J.C. Newman Cigar Company at the center of it. Founded in 1895, Julius Ca... Read More...

Photo Review: Protocol K9

Jordan Guttormson

March 20, 2018

Cigar Reviews, Dojo Cigars, $8 to $10 Range, 2018, Photo Reviews

On March 13th, Cigar Dojo and Cubariqueño Cigar Co. announced a collaborative project titled Protocol K9. The cigars follow the law enforcement theme established by Cubariqueño in their first three official rel... Read More...

92%Fermented Fruit

Jacobs Ladder Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

November 22, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Southern Draw Cigars was founded by U.S. Veterans—namely Robert Holt and his spouse Sharon Holt—in 2014 and is based in Austin, Texas. The company's philosophy is multifaceted, representing the old fashioned no... Read More...

91%Deja Vu

La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva Robusto

Steve Stevens

November 14, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2017

Col·lab·o·rate /kəˈlabəˌrāt/ verbto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor An international team of scientists collaborated on the study. to cooperate with o... Read More...

93%Spiced Cola

Camacho Diploma Special Selection Robusto

Jordan Guttormson

November 3, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2017

After a two-year hiatus, one of Camacho's most beloved brands—Camacho Diploma—has returned in a new format for 2017. The brand originally debuted in 2001, long before Oettinger Davidoff acquired Camacho in 2008... Read More...

87%Middling

D’Crossier Pennsylvania Avenue Tainos

Steve Stevens

April 11, 2017

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2017

Isaias Santana Diaz’s decision to enter the tobacco business was primarily motivated by the discovery of his great-grandfather’s diary. Born in Havana in 1973—and therefore exposed to cigar culture at an early ... Read More...

91%Heavenly

The Angel’s Anvil TAA 2016

FrostD

August 16, 2016

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2016

Year three for Jon Huber and Crowned Heads in the TAA Exclusive Series is The Angel’s Anvil TAA 2016. As with all Crowned Heads projects, there is a deeply rooted backstory to accompany the cigar's name and con... Read More...

Quick Take: El Galan Doña Nieves

Jordan Guttormson

January 21, 2015

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2015

Doña Nieves is a brand created by El Galan and distributed by Antillian Cigar Corp. - most known for their brand of Sosa cigars. The cigars are created at the El Galan factory in Nicaragua, made by owner Felix ... Read More...

88%Needs age

601 La Bomba Maduro Warhead II

Jack Heyer

October 24, 2014

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2014

The 601 La Bomba Warhead II debuted at IPCPR in 2014. Much like its predecessor, the original Warhead, 2,000 boxes were produced, both arriving in 10-count boxes. The Warhead II comes with a slightly altered ba... Read More...

91%No Brainer

Joya Red by Joya de Nicaragua

Criollo Katana

September 15, 2014

Cigar Reviews, $5 to $8 Range, 2014

Sometimes a cigar will take me by surprise. Some that I thought were going to be great, ended up being just ok; and others I anticipated would be subpar turned out to be fantastic. Joya de Nicaragua’s 2014 IPCP... Read More...

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