When we first reviewed the Room 101 Johnny Tobacconaut over 2 years ago, there was only one vitola, the perfecto. Fast forward to 2024, and the JT is no longer a limited edition, but a full line of cigars in multiple vitolas. Today we’re back tasting the new perfecto from 2024. You can shop the Read more…
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Cigar Review: Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro 56 Toro
When we first smoked and reviewed the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro Corona Gorda back at the end of 2023 we were caught off guard with by how much we enjoyed that cigar. In the months since, we’ve reviewed the Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut and Habano. And, after the success of the KS Maduro, Espinosa has released Read more…
Cigar Review: C.L.E. Eiroa Jamastran Robusto
Initial Thoughts The Eiroa Jamastran Robusto is a cigar we’ve been looking forward to for a long time. And, when this cigar went out in the Adventure Club, a subscriber actually thanked us for introducing them to this cigar. Behind the thin paper surrounding the cigar, the Eiroa Jamastran Robusto is medium brown in color. Read more…
Cigar Review: Macanudo Emissary Espana Toro
Initial Thoughts Here at CigarScore HQ, we love it when cigar brands try new things. Cigars are hundreds of years old, so innovation can sometimes be difficult. However, over the past 3-4 years, Macanudo has been trying to learn, grow, and adapt to the changes in the cigar market. First, with their Inspirado line, and Read more…
Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco Corona Extra
Initial Thoughts Joya de Nicaragua means the “jewel” of Nicaragua, and they’ve been making cigars for years. In our experience, their cigars often come in at great price points, and they’re often quite good. But today’s cigar, the Joya de Nicaragua Cinco de Cinco is, I believe, one of their most expensive cigars, and a Read more…
Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Panatela
Initial Thoughts When I first reviewed the Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Panatela way back in 2019, I was just starting my cigar review journey. Now, three years and thousands of cigars later, we’re going to take another look at this Nicaraguan puro from the volcanic soil of Ometepe Island. The Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Panatela, Read more…
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Year of the Rat 2022
Initial Thoughts The golden aluminum that wraps the 2022 Edition of Drew Estate’s Year of the Rat is what catches your eye first. However, what is underneath is no less beautiful. Today we’re going to review the Drew Estate Year of the Rat 2022. After taking the time required to get unwrap the cigar, I Read more…
Cigar Review: Kauai Cigar Co Hawaiian Vintage Series Perfecto
Initial Thoughts: As I mentioned in our review of the Kauai Cigars Island Prince, experiencing a culture through what they make is a great way to learn about a community. So, today, we’re gonna review the second cigar purchased from Kuai Cigar Company, the Hawaiian Vintage Series No Ka Oi Perfecto. After removing the cigar Read more…
Cigar Review: Hooten Young Overlord Churchill
Initial Thoughts: Today’s cigar took quite the journey to get to me. From Miami to Albuquerque and back again, the Hooten Young Overlord Churchill finally found its way into my humidor in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you ever needed a good reason to upgrade your humidor, here you go. The Overlord Churchill, once liberated from the Read more…
Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferido Ecuador #1 Perfecto
Initial Thoughts: Bought cigars are great. Gift cigars are even better. And today’s cigar, the La Aurora Preferido Ecuador #1 Perfecto was just such a gift, and I got it for my birthday in 2020. As soon as I pulled the La Aurora Ecuador out of the cellophane, I was greeted with a strong aroma Read more…
Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Muestra de Saka Nacatamale
Initial Thoughts: Very few people in the cigar world make a name for themselves outside the brand they’re associated with. Of course, the Fuente family members have an advantage, but if you’re not from a Cuban family with 100+ years of cigar heritage, establishing yourself can be a challenge. However, Steve Saka has done it. And, Read more…
