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Cigar Review: Perdomo Small Batch Maduro Toro Especial 2005

Initial Thoughts: In general, I like Perdomo Cigars. For the most part, Nick Perdomo has done a great job blending high-quality, delicious cigars at respectable prices. So, when I found the…
Cigar Review: CAO Italia Ciao Robusto

Initial Thoughts: When I walked into Monte’s Cigar Shop in Albuquerque, NM today, I didn’t really know what I’d walk out with. Monte’s has a great humidor, so I knew narrowing…
Cigar Review: Man ‘O War Ruination “Robusto” No. 1

Initial Thoughts: The first thought I had about the Man ‘O War Ruination was, “Wow, this cigar smells amazing!” This cigar is a blend coming from AJ Fernandez, and it has…
Cigar Review: Fratello The Texan

Initial Thoughts: “Holy crap! This cigar is huge!” That was my initial thought when I first laid eyes on The Texan by Fratello. As soon as I grabbed these out of…
Cigar Review: Illusione ECCJ Corona Gorda

Initial Thoughts: At first glance, the Illusione ECCJ Corona Gorda looks very tasty. The medium brown wrapper has veins that are thin and look to be well dehydrated. The end cap…
Cigar Review: Zeal Cigars House 556 Maduro Churchill

Initial Thoughts: I’m not much for house cigars. They’re typically not quite up to par with their more premium partners (as you’d expect). Whenever I sit down with a stick to…
Cigar Review: My Father Connecticut Edition Toro

Initial Thoughts: If you’ve been following my reviews for even a short amount of time, you know I’m a huge fan of the My Father brand of cigars. So, when I…
Cigar Review: Balmoral Serie Signaturas Dueto Ovacion

Initial Thoughts: I was excited to dive into the Balmoral Serie Signaturas Dueto Ovacion (what a mouthful!!), until I saw the name Ernesto Perez-Carrillo on the label. See, I’ve…
Best Cigars of 2019

You work hard for your money – you deserve the best! After smoking hundreds of cigars and reviewing most of them, I’ve come up with the top 10 cigars of…
Cigar Review: Gurkha Chairman’s Select Grand Robusto Perfecto

Initial Thoughts: I’m no stranger to Gurkha Cigars. Here on CigarScore.com, I’ve reviewed the Gurkha Royal Challenge, the Gurkha Ghost Asura, the Gurkha Cellar Reserve Platinum Solara, and the…
Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Maduro Flaco

Initial Thoughts: I was first introduced to the Casa Cuevas brand by Luxury Cigar Club in the middle of 2019. The Casa Cuevas Connecticut was a delicious cigar that was priced…
Cigar Review: MBombay Gaaja Torpedo Maduro

Initial Thoughts: MBombay is not a cigar brand with which I’m too familiar. However, when I got this near-$16 cigar from Luxury Cigar Club, I was very excited. The MBombay Gaaja…
UNBOXING – Good Cigar Co NOVEMBER 2019 – Est. $37.85 + ?? Value?

One of the best reasons to join a cigar subscription club is to have the opportunity to try new things. Cigar clubs, subscription boxes, cigar of the month clubs, whatever…
UNBOXING – Luxury Cigar Club NOVEMBER 2019 – Est. $75.10 Value?

One of the best reasons to join a cigar subscription club is to have the opportunity to try new things. Cigar clubs, subscription boxes, cigar of the month clubs, whatever…
Cigar Review: La Aurora 115th Anniversary Limited Edition Belicoso

Initial Thoughts: Wow, this cigar smells really good. As soon as I snatched the La Aurora 115th Anniversary Limited Edition Belicoso out of my humidor, I knew I was in for…
Cigar Review: Pura Soul Honduras

Initial Thoughts: Cigars are a lot like coffee and wine and beer – almost anyone can make them. Today, I’m smoking the Pura Soul Honduras, a cigar from a…
Cigar Review: Henry Clay Limited Edition 2018

Initial Thoughts: When I picked up this Henry Clay Limited Edition 2018 out of my June 2019 box from CIGRco, I was pretty skeptical. The cigar didn’t feel premium…
Cigar Review: The Griffin’s by Davidoff

Initial Thoughts: When I first grabbed this cigar out of the May box from CIGRco, I was like, “what the heck is a ‘Griffins’?”. Well, this golden cigar is from the…