Lexus has Toyota. Acura has Honda. Infinity, Nissan. Well, in the cigar world, Byron and Atabey have Bandolero, their line of cigars for their more budget-conscious aficionados. Initial Thoughts The Bandolero Serie A Aventureros Osados Corona is a medium-dark brown, short corona cigar. The fairly plain, budget-looking label belies the expense and attention to detail Read more…
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Cigar Review: Ozgener Aramas A-52 Robusto
Initial Thoughts The Aramas is the second release from Ozgener Family Cigars, and it follows the success of their first release, Bosphorus. The Ozgener Aramas comes in a variety of sizes, each covered in a dark and oily Mexican San Andres wrapper. After cutting the cap with my guillotine, the draw was still tight, and Read more…
Cigar Review: Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano Robusto J
Initial Thoughts It’s not often that we get to review every blend in a line of cigars. While today we’re diving into the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano, I also recommend you check out our reviews of the Knuckle Sandwich Maduro, which took a few minutes before it became delicious, and the Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut, a Read more…
Cigar Review: Room 101 Daruma Toro
Initial Thoughts Matt Booth, the founder of Room 101 and its creative quirkiness, is… interesting. And today we’re going to take a look at his latest creation, the Room 101 Daruma – a cigar I know next to nothing about and a cigar I haven’t even seen yet. The Room 101 Daruma Toro is a Read more…
Cigar Review: Lampert Gatsby Torpedo
Initial Thoughts If you’ve never heard of Lampert Cigars, you’re not alone. I too was once unaware of this boutique brand, so when I received the curtly-named Lapert Gatsby Torpedo, I was curious. The Lampert Gatsby Torpedo is a great-looking cigar that, at first glance, seems perfectly constructed. Before lighting it, the cigar smelled like Read more…
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf K222 Broadleaf
Initial Thoughts The Reserva Broadleaf line of cigars from Pete Johnson’s Tatuaje is hard to find. So when I was able to secure a box for the Adventure Club, I jumped at the chance. Today we’re going to review the Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf K222 Broadleaf Toro. Visually, the Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf K222 Broadleaf was a Read more…
Cigar Review: Atabey Hechizos
Initial Thoughts In the world of premium cigars, few brands live up to their hype (and price). And today, we’re going to see if the Atabey Hechizos is one of those that does. The Atabey Hechizos is a tiny cigar. At 4″ long, it’s one of the smallest cigars you can get before you get Read more…
Cigar Review: Oliva Master Blends 3 Churchill
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: Ashton VSG Wizard Toro
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: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee Blue
Initial Thoughts: When it comes to cigars to pair with coffee, the Sobremesa Brulee is one of my absolute favorites. So, when Steve Saka’s Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust decided to make a new and different version of that cigar, I knew I was excited to smoke it. After searching local lounges for months, I finally Read more…
Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4
Initial Thoughts: Before there were outrageously priced “premium” or “boutique” cigars, there was the classic, solid performing Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. 4. If you want a great luxury cigar at a reasonable price, look no further than the Diamon Crown line from J.C. Newman. Or, so I suspect. The Diamond Crown Maximus Toro No. Read more…
Cigar Review: Bounty Box Pura Vitamina
Initial Thoughts: Every once in a while, a new cigar brand comes along and they want people to taste test their products. Today’s cigar, the “Pura Vitamina” comes from such a brand – Bounty Coffee & Cigars, out of Costa Rica. The first thing I noticed about the Pura Vitamina was its simple, straight forward Read more…
Cigar Review: Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo
Initial Thoughts: According to legend, ie the Oliva Cigars website, the Oliva Master Blend 3 is the third iteration of a blend of tobaccos previously reserved for members of the Oliva family. However, due to their generosity and penchant for profit, they decided to release these cigars to us, the cigar-smoking public. The Oliva Master Blend 3 Read more…
Cigar Review: Hooten Young Gothic Serpent Toro SECOND CHANCE
Initial Thoughts: Today’s cigar is one I’ve smoked before. But this time, I’ve let the cigar age, marinate, rest – whatever you want to call it – for a year. And, now it’s time to give the Hooten Young Gothic Serpent a Second Chance Cigar Review! When I first reviewed the Hooten Young Gothic Serpent torpedo, Read more…
Cigar Review: Mombacho Liga Maestro Gordo
Initial Thoughts: Today’s cigar comes from CigarClub.com and is from a brand I know nothing about, Mombacho Cigars. Today I’m reviewing the Mombacho Liga Maestro Gordo, a 5 x 54 cigar that’s got a Nicaraguan wrapper, binder, and filler. Smelling the cigar, I got lots of floral notes. After cutting the Mombacho Liga Maestro with my Read more…
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 (2018)
Initial Thoughts: The first thing I noticed about the Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo, after taking it out of its aged and yellowed cellophane, was its incredible aroma. The smells of cedar and mulch filled the air. The cold draw was perfect and I could taste flavors that were leafy, nutty, earthy, and woodsy. Read more…
