Initial Thoughts Back in 2019, the first thing that attracted me to Hooten Young Cigars was just how beautiful they were. Fast forward four years and the Hooten Young 2020 Selection Toro is another beautiful cigar. The HY 2020 Selection is a slightly box-pressed toro that’s medium brown in color and that has a lot Read more…
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Cigar Review: Pospiech Powstanie Wojtek War Bear 2021
Initial Thoughts It’s a good thing we don’t have to know how to pronounce Pospiech Powstanie Wojtek War Bear 2021 before we can smoke it. This barber-pole cigar has a complicated name, and we’re going to see if it’s worth trying. The Powstanie Wojtek War Bear is an interesting cigar. It has two intertwined wrappers Read more…
Cigar Review: Caldwell The Last Tsar Corona Gorda
Initial Thoughts Robert Caldwell claims that The Last Tsar is such a bold, nicotine-fueled cigar that you need a full stomach and something to put your feet on before you smoke it. Well, I have neither of those things, but let’s dive in anyway. The Caldwell The Last Tsar Corona Gorda was a good-looking cigar. Read more…
Cigar Review: Padron 1964 Anniversary Maduro Exclusivo
Initial Thoughts While you shouldn’t (and can’t) judge a cigar by its wrapper, a lot of the flavors of a cigar come from the leaf that wraps the cigar. Today we’re reviewing the Padron 1964 Anniversary Maduro Exclusivo, just about a week after reviewing 1964 Natural, to compare the two cigars. The Natural lived up Read more…
Cigar Review: Padron 1964 Anniversary Natural Exclusivo
Initial Thoughts If you were going to look up the best cigars of all time, you’d probably find the Padron 1964 Anniversary Natural Exclusivo somewhere on that list. Well, today we’re going to see if this cigar is worth the hype or if it’s one you should just skip. With a quick cut from my Read more…
Cigar Review: Kauai Cigar Co Island Prince Sun Grown Momona Toro
Initial Thoughts: Over our years of travel, we’ve learned that a great way to understand and learn about a culture or community is through their food. So, why not also learn about them through their cigars? Today’s cigar is the Kauai Cigar Co Island Prince Sun Grown Momona, a cigar that has part of its Read more…
Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee Toro
Initial Thoughts: I’ve had an interesting experience with Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust’s cigars. While I’ve found them generally good, I’ve also found them unnecessarily expensive. However, over the past few months, I’ve had several friends recommend that I give the Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Sobremesa Brulee a try. And, given my new found love of lighter Read more…
Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Julius Caesar Robusto
Initial Thoughts: This is the second time a Diamond Crown Julius Caesar cigar has shown up in our reviews. The first time was when we reviewed the Diamond Crown Julius Caesar Toro, but that was back in February of 2019 and before we started CigarScore TV. So, today, we’re diving into the Diamond Crown Julius Caesar Read more…
Cigar Review: Eiroa The First 20 Years Toro
Initial Thoughts: I grabbed the Eiroa The First 20 Years Toro solely because of how much I enjoyed the CLE Prieto, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Whenever I like one cigar from a manufacturer or brand, I’m much more likely to try another one. That’s why first impressions are so critical 😉 The Eiroa The First 20 Read more…
Cigar Review: Aging Room Pura Cepa Mezzo
Initial Thoughts: Created, in part, by Nestor Plasencia, the Aging Room Pura Cepa is a cigar I’m VERY excited about. After smoking, enjoying, and reviewing the Plasencia Alma Fuerte a few months ago, I’ve been ready for another great cigar. I hope this Aging Room is that great cigar. With 100% Nicaraguan tobacco (it says so Read more…
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 Vida by Artesano del Tobacco. This is a brand I’ve never heard of before, so I’m excited to see what Luxury Cigar Club sent me. Read more…
Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Maximus Maduro
Initial Thoughts: Diamond Crown is one of the most prestigious names in the cigar industry. Any cigar that bears their name is immediately in the “premium” of the premium. So, to say that I was excited to give the Diamond Crown Maximus a taste would be accurate. After lighting up the Maximus, I was disappointed to Read more…
Cigar Review: Bandolero Tremendos Robusto
Initial Thoughts: The first puff on the Bandolero Tremendos was sweet and leathery, the second and third tasted of dry paper or cardboard. However, after I gave the cigar a few minutes to rest, I started to taste flavors that were quite delicious. At first glance, this cigar seems to be very well made; the dark Read more…
