91%Phoenix of Flavor

Angel Cuesta Toro

August 16, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2023

Cigars have always been a symbol of a more refined and affluent lifestyle, but today's cigars were intended for royalty! The Angel Cuesta, a new line by J.C. Newman Cigar Co., carries a rich history dating back... Read More...

91%Mocha Master

Aganorsa Leaf Rare Leaf Reserve Maduro Toro

Jordan Guttormson

August 11, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2023

It's often debated whether or not limited cigars are all they're cracked up to be. The logic goes something like, "They're limited because they're using rare tobaccos, which are not grown on a large enough scal... Read More...

86%Paper Façade

Room101 Daruma (2023)

Chad Tchad

July 26, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2023

As any relationship starts, there is always uncertainty—will the mixture of the two be beneficial to the overarching entity? With Room101 joining the Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) last year, Matt Booth wante... Read More...

88%Unleashed & Unsurprising

Camacho Factory Unleashed 3

Scott Braband

June 30, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

In the realm of cigars, where tradition often reigns supreme, there are blends that dare to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of flavor. They emerge as rebellious spirits, unapologetically defyin... Read More...

Drew Estate Blackened M81 Toro cigar review

89%Heavy

Blackened Cigars “M81” Toro

Jordan Guttormson

June 14, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $8 to $10 Range, 2023

Premium cigars; American whiskey; heavy metal; celebrity collaboration; triple-maduro tobacco recipe: there's clearly a lot going on with Drew Estate's latest core-line release... let's take a deeper dive. T... Read More...

92%Cinnamon Spice

Olmec Claro Toro

Scott Braband

March 29, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 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

Jordan Guttormson

March 3, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 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

Scott Braband

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...

88%Delicia Dominicana

Matilde Limited Exposure No. 2

Kevin Acuff

January 20, 2023

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2023

José Seijas is definitely no stranger to the premium cigar world. The former vp of operations at the Tabacalera de García factory in the Dominican Republic has blended and manufactured several very familiar bra... Read More...

91%New New

New World Dorado Toro

Jordan Guttormson

December 2, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $10 to $15 Range, 2022

The way I see it, there are essentially four main phases of A.J. Fernández and his career in premium cigars (at least in the eyes of the public). The first comes prior to 2010, with A.J. making a name for himse... Read More...

92%Golden Goose

22 Minutes to Midnight Habano de Oro Toro

Jordan Guttormson

November 2, 2022

Cigar Reviews, $15 & Over, 2022

At the tail end of 2021, Lost & Found began shipping a series of eight different blends, collectively known as the Antique Line. The cigars were rolled out of the Dominican Republic between 2006 and 2016, b... Read More...

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