Cigar Reviews

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    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 theโ€ฆ

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    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. Thisโ€ฆ

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    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 labelโ€ฆ

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    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 withโ€ฆ

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    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 theโ€ฆ

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    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.โ€ฆ

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    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 Laโ€ฆ

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    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,โ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Caldwell The T. Connecticut Corona

    Initial Thoughts: I’ve been hearing about Caldwell cigars for a long time, so when I got The T Connecticut in my box from CIGR.co, I was pretty excited. The Caldwell Theโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Toro

    Initial Thoughts: Winston Churchill is one of the most iconic names in the cigar world, and he didn’t even make cigars. His name and profile are practically synonymous with cigars, andโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Nova Cigars Platinum Perfecto

    Initial Thoughts: When I pulled the Nova Cigars Platinum Perfecto out of the June box from Luxury Cigar Club, I said to myself, “Ellory, you’ve got to smoke this cigar immediately!”โ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Fratello Navetta Inverso Toro Gordo

    Initial Thoughts: I can’t tell you how excited I am to smoke the Fratello Navetta Inverso! After discovering the Fratello Navetta Endeavor, which I loved, I put off smoking the Inversoโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Liga Privada Nasty Fritas by Drew Estate

    Initial Thoughts: Just like not all cigars are created equal, not all cigars are shaped like a tube. And that is definitely the case of this Liga Privada Nasty Fritas. Thisโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: CAO Flathead V660 Carb

    Initial Thoughts: The CAO Flathead V660 is one of the highest-rated, larger ring gauge cigars in the world. In fact, it won the #3 slot for Cigar of the Year byโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Davidoff 6th Avenue

    Initial Thoughts: I love finding rare and exclusive cigars. So, when I walked into the Davidoff store on Madison Avenue in New York, I had to buy a cigarโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Perdomo Champagne Robusto

    Initial Thoughts: I first heard about the Perdomo Champagne when we were in Rockford, Illinois. Mike, the owner of Rudy’s Cigars, told me about this cigar, but I was hesitant toโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo

    Initial Thoughts: Padron is one of the biggest names in the cigar world, and the Padron 1964 Anniversary Series is one of their most famous cigars. In the past, Padron cigarsโ€ฆ

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    Cigar Review: Montecristo Nicaragua Series Toro

    Initial Thoughts: The Montecristo name is almost synonymous with cigars. They’ve been making cigars for decades, and they’re one of the biggest names in the cigar game. Although I’ve not smokedโ€ฆ