Initial Thoughts When Macanudo created their Inspirado line, they breathed new life into their cigar brand. The changes they made brought the name Macanudo out of the dusty halls of obsolescence and back into the mouths of people who like to talk about cigars. Today’s cigar, the Macanudo Inspirado Tercio-Aged is a limited edition release Read more…
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Cigar Review: Caldwell Lost & Found Land O’ Snakes Maduro Toro
Initial Thoughts As the story goes, Robert Caldwell, founder of Caldwell Cigars, roams the Earth looking for tobacco and cigars that have been long lost and possibly forgotten. These cigars, if they pass Robert’s test, are purchased and rebranded as part of the Caldwell Lost & Found Collection (aka Caldwell LNF). Today we’re going to Read more…
Cigar Review: Ponce Robusto
Initial Thoughts When I first got the Ponce Robusto (yes, that’s the full name) for review, I was immediately impressed by the aroma of the wrapper leaf and the simple but beautiful label. The Ponce Robusto was a good-looking cigar. It was short and dark and the veins on the wrapper leaf were well dehydrated Read more…
Cigar Review: Monte by Montecristo
Initial Thoughts: Today’s cigar comes from the Launch Sampler over at the CigarScore Lounge, and it’s the Montecristo Monte by Montecristo. Visually, the Montecristo Monte looked fantastic and held up to the Montecristo legacy. The veins on the wrapper were thin and the cigar looked almost seamless. The foot of the cigar had a nice, Read more…
Cigar Review: RoMa Craft BAKA Acephalous
Initial Thoughts: A couple of years ago, I had my first RoMa Craft Baka. And, while I don’t remember every cigar I’ve smoked, I do remember the deliciousness of the Baka. Then, a few months ago, at the end of 2021, Skip Martin and Mike Rosales, the two founders of RoMa Craft, decided it was Read more…
Cigar Review: Crowned Heads CHC Serie E 5150 Robusto
Initial Thoughts: 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 Read more…
Cigar Review: Bocock Brothers World Traveler Maduro Robusto
Initial Thoughts: Today marks the first time we’re doing something new in the cigar industry. We’re reviewing a cigar without knowing what it is, who made it, how much it costs, or what’s in it. So, while you’re reading the after-action report, Ellory went into this review completely blind. To see the entire series of Read more…
Cigar Review: Cohiba Blue Toro
Initial Thoughts: Some cigars you age. Others you smoke right out of the box. Today’s cigar, the Cohiba Blue Toro was a cigar I’d had in my humidor for just over a year, and hopefully, it’s ready to smoke! The Cohiba Blue Toro is a good-looking cigar. It’s medium in color, the veins are thin Read more…
Cigar Review: All Saints Solamente Robusto
Initial Thoughts: Over the past few years, Rocky Patel has lent his name to a lot of cigars. Like, a lot. So, when I heard that today’s cigar, the All Saints Solamente, was one of the myriad of brands under the RP brand, I was a little bit skeptical. I used to love Rocky’s cigars, Read more…
Cigar Review: Fratello Navetta The Boxer Atlantis Torpedo
Initial Thoughts: To be honest, the Fratello Navetta is one of my favorite cigars. However, when I reviewed the Fratello Navetta originally back in March of 2019, I hadn’t started doing video reviews. So, today, I’m pretty pumped to be able to review (and perhaps introduce you to) the Fratello Navetta The Boxer Atlantis Torpedo. Read more…
Cigar Review: Micallef Grande Bold Mata Fina Robusto
Initial Thoughts: You know you’re a true cigar lover when you can sit outside during a Texas summer and light up a cigar and create a small fire right next to your face. But that’s just what we’re doing today, with the Micallef Grande Bold Mata Fina Robusto, a cigar I picked up at Tobacco Read more…
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Undercrown 10 Toro
Initial Thoughts: While at Tobacco Cabana in Cedar Hill, Texas the other day, I had the chance to pick up a sampler pack of the new Drew Estate Liga Undercrown 10s. So I thought I’d review it and see if this stick is worth celebrating. The first thing I noticed about the Liga Undercrown 10 Read more…
Cigar Review: Dunbarton Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 652
Initial Thoughts: Today we’re smoking a relatively new cigar from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, the Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 652. I received this in the April Platinum Box from Luxury Cigar Club. The first thing I noticed about this Triqui Traca (prounounced “tricky trock-a”) was that it had a couple visual flaws that could Read more…
Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Limited Edition Maduro Flaco LCC Exclusive
Initial Thoughts: When I reviewed the original Casa Cuevas LE Maduro Flaco in 2019, I wasn’t all that impressed. However, a lot has happened in the world of Casa Cuevas since then (including a massive break-in), and they’re back with Round 2, also a Luxury Cigar Club exclusive. The first thing I noticed about the Read more…
Cigar Review: Bounty Box Gangster
Initial Thoughts: The Gangster from Bounty Coffee and Cigars is the third cigar I’ve reviewed from this boutique company based in one of my favorite places, Costa Rica. Unlike the Pura Vitamina and the Alpha Dog cigars, the Gangster is quite large. It’s medium in color and the wrapper is somewhat dry. After cutting the Read more…
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo La Historia Rothschild
Initial Thoughts: Some cigar makers I like. Other cigar makers… well, let’s just say I don’t love their signature sauce. So, when it’s time to review cigars like today’s, the E.P. Carrillo La Historia Rothschild, I approach the review with open eyes, a clean palate, and cautious optimism. The first thing you’ll notice with just Read more…
