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Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Habano Robusto by Casa Fernandez

Initial Thoughts: Casa Fernandez has made some of my favorite smokes. The tobacco they put into the JFR Lunatic is simply delicious. However, they also make the Guardian of…
Cigar Review: Fuente Fuente Opus X The Lost City 2017 Robusto

Initial Thoughts: Oh boy, am I excited to smoke the Fuente Fuente Opus X The Lost City! I got this cigar from the Luxury Cigar Club a few months…
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli Toro

Initial Thoughts: I don’t put a lot of stock in the cigar reviews of companies that get too much of their revenue from the same companies whose products they’re reviewing. That…
Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Intemperance BA XXI Breach of the Peace Robusto Extra

Initial Thoughts: Intemperance, the lack of moderation or restraint. Overindulgence. Overconsumption. Excessive. To name a cigar the RoMa Craft Intemperance BA Breach of the Peace is to label your cigar something…
6 Mystery Cigar Blind Taste Test: Premium vs House Brands!

Today we’re doing something a little different. Back in the early part of August, Bradley Reith from Zeal Cigars invited people to test their palate. Instead of a normal taste…
Cigar Review: AVO Unexpected Celebration

Initial Thoughts: When I picked out this brand new, just released in May 2019, cigar, I was searching for more “breakfast cigars” to add to my humidor. And, this AVO Unexpected…
Cigar Review: AVO Classic No. 2 Toro

Initial Thoughts: This is the second AVO cigar I’ve ever smoked, and the first one didn’t leave me with a good experience. However, as soon as I grabbed the AVO Classic…
Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Decade Toro

Initial Thoughts: Oh, wow, this cigar takes me back. About 10 years ago, I smoked my first Rocky Patel Decade cigar, and it was wonderful. Fast forward to today, and I’m…
UNBOXING – CIGRco AUGUST 2019 – Is it Worth $72.54?

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: AJ Fernandez New World Toro

Initial Thoughts: I love getting cigar recommendations from the CigarScore community, and today’s cigar was recommended by YouTube user “Steve’s Lip-Smackin’ BBQ” on this video. Today, at Steve’s request, I’m smoking the…
Cigar Review: Padilla Finest Hour Oscuro Robusto

Initial Thoughts: When I went to my humidor to see what I wanted to smoke today (and to consult the cigar-oracle), I didn’t expect to grab the Padilla Finest Hour. This…
Cigar Review: Caldwell Young Savages Short Corona Gorda

Initial Thoughts: The Caldwell cigar company is always doing something a little different, and today I’m smoking the Caldwell Young Savages Short Corona Gorda. This great-looking cigar has a quirky label…
UNBOXING – Luxury Cigar Club AUGUST 2019 – Est. $75 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: Guardian of the Farm by Aganorsa Leaf

Initial Thoughts: I love stories, and I really love when there’s a story behind a cigar. Albeit a short one, the Guardian of the Farm has a story to go with…
Cigar Review: Diesel Hair of the Dog Toro

Initial Thoughts: I love watching the cigar community share their photos and videos on Instagram and Facebook. I enjoy seeing what you guys are smoking. So, when CIGRco sent me the…
Cigar Review: My Father #5 Toro

Initial Thoughts: I always get excited about trying new cigars, especially from brands I know I already like. Today I’m enjoying the My Father #5, a natural cigar with bold flavors.…
Cigar Review: Viva La Vida Torpedo by Artesano del Tobacco

Initial Thoughts: I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – cigar of the month clubs are great for trying new and crazy cigars! Today I’m smoking the Viva La…
Cigar Review: JFR Lunatic Maduro Short Robusto – May 2019

Initial Thoughts: I first discovered the JFR Lunatic brand from my friends at the Luxury Cigar Club. They sent me the JFR Lunatic Habano Short Titan, and while it was good,…