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Cigar Review: 601 Steel Rod Robusto

Initial Thoughts: Coming out of Erik Espinosa’s factory (called La Zona) in Esteli, Nicaragua is today’s cigar, the 601 Steel Rod Robusto. Visually, the 601 Steel is a nice…
Cigar Review: CAO Gold Robusto

Initial Thoughts: When it comes to the “classics,” what comes to mind? Cars? Movies? For me, “classics” are cigars like the CAO Gold Robusto, a cigar that’s been around, and one…
Cigar Review: RoMa Craft CroMagnon Fomorian

Initial Thoughts: I received the RoMa Craft CroMagnon Fomorian as a gift from a good friend. I’d seen him smoking this cigar on several occasions, but it always seemed to fall…
Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Killer Bee Maduro

Initial Thoughts: Oveja Negra Brands is a company who makes both the Black Works Studio cigars and the Black Label Trading Co cigars. And today, I’m reviewing the Black Works Studio…
Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford

Initial Thoughts: While I don’t love all RoMa Craft cigars, I can’t deny the fact that they’re always well made with a lot of attention to detail. And, with that said,…
Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Joya Silver Toro

Initial Thoughts: When I saw the Joya de Nicaragua Joya Silver at my local lounge, I knew I wanted to review it. After smoking, enjoying, and reviewing other JDN cigars, I…
Cigar Review: PSyKO Seven Nicaragua Robusto by Ventura Cigars

Initial Thoughts: One of the best things about joining a cigar of the month club like CIGRco, Luxury Cigar Club, or Good Cigar Co, is that you get access to new…
Cigar Review: C.L.E. Corojo Robusto

Initial Thoughts: Back when we were living in Boston in 2019, I remember grabbing up the C.L.E Prieto. It was so enjoyable. The flavors were unique and the cigar left a…
Cigar Review: Zeal Cigars Got Your Six Gordo

Initial Thoughts: Not every cigar shop has house blends, but some do. So when Bradley Reith over at Zeal Cigars in Phoenix, Arizona asked me to review some of his house…
Cigar Review: Davidoff Back2Back Connecticut Toro Gordo

Initial Thoughts: This cigar is YUUUGE! Ok, it’s not that big, but this Back2Back Connecticut is a 6 x 60 Toro Gordo of sorts, and it feels like a big, beefy cigar.…
Cigar Review: Kentucky Fire Cured Just a Friend Toro

Initial Thoughts: The first thing I noticed after liberating the Kentucky Fire Cured Just a Friend Toro from the cellophane was it’s strong, clearly present, aroma of smokey barbeque. Made by…
Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Connecticut Collection Robusto

Initial Thoughts: While working at my local lounge, a friend gave me a Nestor Miranda Connecticut Collection Robusto to try. And, being the accommodating person that I am, and knowing that…
Cigar Review: Diesel Whiskey Row Robusto

Initial Thoughts: Diesel. Whiskey. Cigars. Are there three things more manly? Today I’m smoking a cigar I’ve never had from a brand that’s still pretty new to me. Today’s adventure is…
Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII Brotherly Kindness

Initial Thoughts: At the time I revied this cigar, RoMa Craft Cigars were still fairly new to me. While I’ve still had less than a dozen of them, I do, however,…
Cigar Review: Espinosa Comfortably Numb #1

Initial Thoughts: One of the first things I noticed about the Espinosa Comfortably Numb #1 was that its label was backward, or upside down. While most cigar labels read left to…
Cigar Review: CAO Italia Ciao Robusto

Initial Thoughts: When I walked into Monte’s Cigar Shop in Albuquerque, NM today, I didn’t really know what I’d walk out with. Monte’s has a great humidor, so I knew narrowing…
Cigar Review: Zeal Cigars House 556 Maduro Churchill

Initial Thoughts: I’m not much for house cigars. They’re typically not quite up to par with their more premium partners (as you’d expect). Whenever I sit down with a stick to…
Cigar Review: Gran Habano Cabinet Selection

Initial Thoughts: When I got the Gran Habano Cabinet Selection from Luxury Cigar Club in June of 2019 (click here for the unboxing), I was pretty excited. My father-in-law had just…