Cigar Review: Foundation Aksum Maduro Doble Corona
In 2024, Foundation Cigars released a new cigar blend, the Aksum, in both Maduro and Claro. These medium-full cigars feature different versions of the Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper. Today we’re looking…
Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee Wagashi Toro
Some people might say “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Well, with the Sobremesa Brulee, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust didn’t take that advice and created yet another variation, the…
Cigar Review: AVO Expressions LE 2024
AVO is not a brand of cigars I think about all that often. However, they’ve been around a long time, and they’re one of those legacy brands that has a…
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada Velvet Rat 2024
We’re not strangers to the Liga Privada line from Drew Estate. In fact, we reviewed the Velvet Rat before, way back in 2020. But today we’re giving the Drew Estate…
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Special Football Edition 2023
Initial Thoughts Have you ever walked into a cigar lounge’s humidor and seen a cigar you’d never buy? Maybe it was a weird shape. Maybe it had a weird look.…
Cigar Review: Romeo y Julieta Envy Amulet Toro (2023)
Initial Thoughts I love revisiting older, more established cigar brands like Romeo y Julieta, Macanudo, Montecristo, and others. In their mission to stay relevant, they’re coming out with new blends…
Cigar Review: La Galera Year of the Ox 2021 Churchill
Initial Thoughts Today we’re going to take a look at the La Galera Year of the Ox 2021 Churchill, a cigar so different that, apparently, the blender had to make…
Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma Fuerte Robustus 1
Initial Thoughts Plasencia makes some really wonderful cigars, and the Alma Fuerte blend is my absolute favorite. So, when my buddy David Skelton from the Texas Cigar Roadshow bought me…
Cigar Review: Patoro Gran Anejo Reserva Churchill
Initial Thoughts: The first thing I noticed about the Patoro Gran Anejo Reserva Churchill was that it reminded me of communism. The red background with the light gold star, it’s…
Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull
Initial Thoughts: We might as well call this the “Illusive Bull” because I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of these La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bulls for over a…
Cigar Review: Davidoff Nicaragua Toro
Initial Thoughts: The Davidoff Nicaragua Toro should be an excellent cigar. After all, Davidoff is one of the premier brands in the cigar industry. And, after smoking and reviewing the Winston…
Cigar Review: Byron Petit Poemas
Initial Thoughts: My first thought of the Byron Petit Poemas was, Holy crap, this cigar is tiny and it costs $20?! Cigar smokers are honest folk who like holding onto their…
Cigar Review: Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Calico
Initial Thoughts: One of the coolest parts about being part of a cigar subscription club such as Luxury or Good Cigar Co is that you get to try new…
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, and…
Cigar Review: Graycliff 30-Year Vintage Pirate
Initial Thoughts: Prior to receiving the Graycliff 30 Year Vintage from the Luxury Cigar Club, I’d never heard of Graycliff cigars. But, one of the reasons I signed up for a…
Cigar Review: Cohiba Black Robusto Tubo
Initial Thoughts: After taking the first puff, I realized that the Cohiba Black Robusto Tubo, despite its near-black wrapper, was actually a medium-bodied cigar. When I cut the end cap with…
Cigar Review: Bespoke Cigars Daughters of the Wind Calico
Initial Thoughts: One of the coolest parts about being part of a cigar subscription club such as Luxury or Good Cigar Co is that you get to try new…
