For the record, and to get it out of the way early… Yes, the Asylum Cool Brew is an infused cigar that has hints of coffee and mint. Despite little information being available at the time this video was recorded, more information is available now. But, to put it to bed, yes, the Cool Brew Read more…
Category: Cigar Reviews
Cigar Review: LH Cigars LH Maduro Corona
LH Cigars, founded by Nick Syris, is a cigar brand with roots in Europe and the Middle East. Having worked with some of the world’s richest people, and having travelled to Cuba over 200 times to learn the art of cigar making, Syris promises us amazing cigars. In a blind review, I gave the $21 Read more…
Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra de Saka Unstolen Valor
Initial Thoughts The Muestra de Saka Unstolen Valor is a oddity among Dunbarton’s cigars in the fact that it’s one of the few not blended by Steve Saka. Right off the bat, the first thing I noticed was the fragrant aroma coming off this cigar. The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra de Saka Unstolen Valor is Read more…
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Corona Viva
Over the last few years, I’ve become a sucker for the Undercrown 10. That cigar was blended to commemorate the 10th anniversary of one of Drew Estate’s core lines, the original Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. And that’s what we’re diving into today, a cigar that helped bring Drew Estate into the humidors of just about Read more…
Cigar Review: CAO Arcana Thunder Smoke Toro Grande
Over the past several years, CAO has been doing some interesting things with their cigars and where they get their tobacco. Today’s cigar, the CAO Arcana Thunder Smoke Toro Grande has some tobacco I’ve never tried before, and I’m really looking forward to it. Initial Thoughts Have you ever had tobacco from Zimbabwe? Ya, me Read more…
Cigar Review: Kristoff Veinte 20th Anniversary Toro
I don’t smoke a lot of Kristoff cigars. It’s just not a brand I think about a lot, and they’re not a huge brand on the market. But, when I saw they blended the Kristoff Veinte 20th Anniversary to celebrate 20 years in business, I thought maybe it was time to see what they bring Read more…
Cigar Review: Ohana Pulse Maduro Robusto
Ohana Nui means “extended family” in Hawaiian, and with the Pulse, Ohana Nui Cigars is inviting us into their family. NOTE: If you’re looking for cigars that have Hawaiian tobacco in them, check out this review of the Kauai Cigar Co Hawaiian Vintage Series Perfecto and this review of the Kauai Cigar Co Island Prince Read more…
Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf La Validacion Maduro Gran Robusto
Most cigar companies talk about their love for their cigars. Very few talk about their love for their tobacco. Aganorsa Leaf falls in the later category, and their motto is “Our Leaf is Our Strength.” When you put your love of the leaf at the forefront of your brand, your cigars gotta be good, right? Read more…
Blind Cigar Review: Oscar Valladares Santiago Valladares
Today we continue our series of blind cigar reviews, where our goal is to provide you with a totally objective, completely neutral review of a cigar. Ellory went into this review completely blind; that means without knowing what it is, who made it, how much it costs, or what’s in it. To see the entire Read more…
Cigar Review: Adrian Magnus Millenium Robusto
Before smoking any of the Adrian Magnus cigars I received for review, I was really impressed with their packaging. You can view my short video on YouTube here (https://youtube.com/shorts/nNyRZIsQGW4). While most cigars I review are based on a single cigar, today’s review of the Adrian Magnus Millenium Robusto is based on the final of a Read more…
Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Stillwell Star Aromatic No. 1
What do you get when a cigar company decides to put pipe tobacco into their cigars? You get the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Stillwell Star Aromatic No. 1, a partnership between two companies to celebrate tobacco. Initial Thoughts The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Stillwell Star Aromatic No. 1 is a good looking cigar filled with Read more…
Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Neanderthal JCF Robusto Larga
When I reviewed the RoMa Craft Neanderthal SGP “petite robusto” vitola of the Neanderthal back in 2019, I had some construction issues. And, I was relatively new to the world of reviewing cigars with a critical eye. A lot has changed in the last 6 or so years, so I’m excited to take a second Read more…
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel Robusto
Initial Thoughts The E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel is a super-dark cigar that looks like it’s been smushed, if not fully box-pressed. The first thing you’ll likely notice when you pick up one of these cigars is its amazingly beautiful label. The white, gold, and two-tone blue colors are fantastic. The EPC Pledge features a dark Read more…
Blind Cigar Review: Hooten Young Gothic Serpent 30th Anniversary
Today we continue our series of blind cigar reviews, where our goal is to provide you with a totally objective, completely neutral review of a cigar. Ellory went into this review completely blind; that means without knowing what it is, who made it, how much it costs, or what’s in it. To see the entire Read more…
Cigar Review: Punch Golden Era Robusto
The Punch Golden Era Robusto falls into a weird space in the Punch lineup of cigars. It’s not part of their older, more classic, line of cigars, and it’s not one of the limited run cigars they’ve been making lately. The Golden Era seems to be a new line that might be around a while. Read more…
Blind Cigar Review: League of Fat Bastards Serie O Corona
Today we continue our series of blind cigar reviews, where our goal is to provide you with a totally objective, completely neutral review of a cigar. Ellory went into this review completely blind; that means without knowing what it is, who made it, how much it costs, or what’s in it. To see the entire Read more…
