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Cigar Review: Drew Estate ACID Kuba Arte

Initial Thoughts: One of the first things I noticed about the ACID Kuba Arte was the smell. The oily aroma of cloves blasted my nose as soon as I liberated the…
Cigar Review: Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff Habano

Initial Thoughts: To date, the Caldwell Blind Man’s Bluff is my third cigar from Caldwell, and this is one of their most famous blends. And this cigar is HUGE! Coming in…
Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Traveling Man Lancero

Initial Thoughts: One good thing about cigar subscription boxes is that I get to try new and exciting cigars. And today, I’m smoking the Hiram & Solomon Traveling Man…
Cigar Review: Caldwell Young Savages Short Corona Gorda

Initial Thoughts: The Caldwell cigar company is always doing something a little different, and today I’m smoking the Caldwell Young Savages Short Corona Gorda. This great-looking cigar has a quirky label…
Cigar Review: My Father #5 Toro

Initial Thoughts: I always get excited about trying new cigars, especially from brands I know I already like. Today I’m enjoying the My Father #5, a natural cigar with bold flavors.…
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…
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: Nova Cigars Platinum Perfecto

Initial Thoughts: When I pulled the Nova Cigars Platinum Perfecto out of the June box from Luxury Cigar Club, I said to myself, “Ellory, you’ve got to smoke this cigar immediately!”…
Cigar Review: Davidoff 6th Avenue

Initial Thoughts: I love finding rare and exclusive cigars. So, when I walked into the Davidoff store on Madison Avenue in New York, I had to buy a cigar…
Cigar Review: Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo

Initial Thoughts: Padron is one of the biggest names in the cigar world, and the Padron 1964 Anniversary Series is one of their most famous cigars. In the past, Padron cigars…
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…
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic

Initial Thoughts: When I saw that the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic had earned “Cigar of the Year” for 2018, I knew I wanted one. And, when I learned that the Encore…
Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Reserva Don Carlos Presidente

Initial Thoughts: I don’t smoke a lot of Arturo Fuente cigars. To me, Fuentes are either super high-end and rare, or beginner sticks you smoke when you first delve into the…
Cigar Review: Fuente Fuente Opus X Forbidden X 2014

Initial Thoughts: When I joined the Cigar Rights of America in 2018, I received a bundle of cigars in return. In that bundle was the Fuente Fuente Opus X Forbidden X,…
Cigar Review: Partagas Serie D No. 4

Initial Thoughts: This Partaga Serie D No. 4 was a farewell gift from a friend when Ashley and I left Cincinnati. In the months since this cigar has traveled with me…
Cigar Review: Sinistro Mr. White Belicoso

Initial Thoughts: I went into the Sinistro Mr. White completely blind. I knew nothing about this cigar or the Sinistro brand, so this is a totally raw cigar review. After cutting…
Cigar Review: My Father The Judge Toro Fino

Initial Thoughts: If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m a big fan of Don Pepin and My Father Cigars. So, when I picked up The Judge by…
Cigar Review: Foundation Charter Oak Maduro Toro

Initial Thoughts: When I first picked up the Charter Oak Maduro by Foundation Cigar Co., I noticed two things. First, I noticed the coarse Connecticut broadleaf wrapper. Second, I saw the…