Cigars that earn a CigarScore 5 are my favorite smokes. These cigars are so good, they should only be smoked on special occasions. I recommend these cigars to my friends and family members and actively seek them out in humidors. I also factor in price into the rating and keep that in mind when I make recommendations.
Initial Thoughts: I don’t always smoke light, Connecticut cigars, but when I do, I always hope they’re delicious. And today, the Casa Cuevas Connecticut is on deck, and I hope it delivers. This cigar is very light in color – a serious deviation from what I normally smoke. And, Casa Cuevas is a brand I’m not […]
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Initial Thoughts: When I picked out this brand new, just released in May 2019, cigar, I was searching for more “breakfast cigars” to add to my humidor. And, this AVO Unexpected Celebration is about as light as they come. Immediately after putting the torch to the foot, I noticed how light the flavors were. Just seconds […]
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Initial Thoughts: This is the second AVO cigar I’ve ever smoked, and the first one didn’t leave me with a good experience. However, as soon as I grabbed the AVO Classic No. 2 out of my humidor, I knew I was in for a treat. Or at least I thought I would be. The first thing […]
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Initial Thoughts: I can’t tell you how excited I am to smoke the Fratello Navetta Inverso! After discovering the Fratello Navetta Endeavor, which I loved, I put off smoking the Inverso because I didn’t want to risk damaging the wonderful memory of past smokes. However, as soon as I lit the Inverso, all fears were assuaged […]
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Initial Thoughts: When I first saw the Plasencia Alma Fuerte Generacion V at my local cigar shop, I thought to myself, “Oh, now that looks cool!” The Alma Fuerte is a big cigar with an odd shape that comes in a very unique box. The pyramid shape has an almost pigtail foot that widens into a […]
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Initial Thoughts: Zino Davidoff is one of the most famous cigar makers in the world, and the Zino Platinum brand is synonymous with luxury cigars. So, when Luxury Cigar Club sent me a Zino Platinum Crown Series Barrel to smoke, I kept it in my humidor and waited. A perfect (I hope) cigar begs for perfect […]
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Initial Thoughts: The first puffs on the JFR Lunatic Maduro Short Robusto tasted like biting into a chocolate bar. The flavors were rich and creamy and smooth, and I could definitely taste chocolate. The dark wrapper is oily and smooth, and the construction on this cigar is top notch. CigarScore: Brand: JFR Line: Lunatic Size: 4 […]
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Initial Thoughts: The Fratello Navetta starts off like every cigar should – with a smooth, rich, sweet flavor and an easy draw. This is my first Fratello, and based on my initial thoughts of this cigar, the Navetta won’t be my last. The Navetta’s wrapper is very smooth with minimal veins. The draw is consistent, though […]
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Initial Thoughts: I grabbed this cigar with high expectations. I’ve seen people brag about the My Father Le Bijou for months, and I gave the My Father El Centurion a CigarScore of 5. The Le Bijou smelled under-aged before I lit it, but after a half-inch in, the flavors were wonderful. The draw is smooth, the […]
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Initial Thoughts: Before I got started, I noticed how aromatic the wrapper was – something I always smell for. So, I went into the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Maduro cautiously optimistic. However, as soon as I lit this up I thought, “Wow, this is going to be a great cigar.” CigarScore: Brand: Perdomo Line: Double […]
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