Initial Thoughts One of the cool things about the Adventure Club monthly cigar subscription is that you get to try, not only new cigars, but variations of cigars within the same line. In a previous month we got to review the Knuckle Sandwich Maduro, and this month we’re taking a look at the Espinosa Knuckle Read more…
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Cigar Review: Plasencia Cosecha 151 San Diego Corona
Initial Thoughts It’s not often that Plasencia launches a new cigar line. But today we’re taking a look at their latest blend, the Plasencia Cosecha 151 which was blended to commemorate their 151st year in business. The Plasencia Cosecha 151 San Diego Corona is a fantastic-looking cigar. The Honduran wrapper leaf is perfectly pressed and Read more…
Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Four Kicks Capa Especial Limited Edition 2022 Lancero
Initial Thoughts Sometimes we review everyday cigars that are available just about all the time. Today, however, we’re reviewing a cigar only here for a limited time, the Crowned Heads Four Kicks Limited Edition 2022 Lancero. The Crowned Heads Four Kicks Limited Edition 2022 Lancero is a long, thin lancero. The wrapper leaf was medium-brown Read more…
Cigar Review: Montecristo Media Noche No. 3 Corona
Initial Thoughts The Montecristo Media Noche No. 3 Corona comes to us today via the Adventure Club. It was a popular choice among members, so it was in there twice, and this rustic cigar will hopefully not disappoint. The Montecristo Media Noche No. 3 Corona is a small cigar (it’s a corona after all) with Read more…
Cigar Review: Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro Corona Gorda
Initial Thoughts The Knuckle Sandwich cigars are a collaboration between famous chef Guy Fieri and Eric Espinosa of Espinosa cigars. Fieri, a huge fan of cigars, and Espinosa blended the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Maduro and the Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Habano, and today we’re going to go mouth first into the rich Maduro. The Espinosa Knuckle Read more…
Cigar Review: Macanudo Inspirado White Robusto
Initial Thoughts We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – if you’ve not looked at the Macanudo Inspirado line of cigars, you’re missing out. And today, we’re going to take a close look at the Macanudo Inspirado White Robusto. The Macanudo Inspirado White is a good-looking cigar. While the wrapper might not garner Read more…
Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Signature Maduro Corona Gorda
Initial Thoughts Imagine you opened a fresh box of delicious-looking chocolates. So appetizing, so tasty. But instead of a chocolate bar, you got a cigar, specifically the Aganorsa Leaf Signature Maduro Corona Gorda. To me, that’s how the Aganorsa Signature Maduro looks. After unsheathing this cigar from its shiny paper sleeve, the dark Nicaraguan Corojo Read more…
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Nica Rustica Adobe Robusto
Initial Thoughts Not every cigar is beautiful. Some cigars are “rustic,” and some have a closed foot or a pigtail tip. Others, like the Drew Estate Nica Rustica Adobe, are smooth and sexy. And, as in the case of the Adobe, cost less than you might think. The Drew Estate Nica Rustica Adobe is a Read more…
Cigar Review: Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf K222 Broadleaf
Initial Thoughts The Reserva Broadleaf line of cigars from Pete Johnson’s Tatuaje is hard to find. So when I was able to secure a box for the Adventure Club, I jumped at the chance. Today we’re going to review the Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf K222 Broadleaf Toro. Visually, the Tatuaje Reserva Broadleaf K222 Broadleaf was a Read more…
Cigar Review: Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose Lonsdale
Initial Thoughts The Southern Draw Rose of Sharon Desert Rose Lonsdale is a great-looking cigar. The pink and black on the paper label provide a nice contrast, and the wrapper leaf is as smooth as silk. Visually, the Desert Rose Lonsdale has both a pigtail tip and a closed foot. Both features are somewhat common, Read more…
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Factory Smokes Sun Grown Robusto
Initial Thoughts In some situations, you might say someone spared no expense to create something. Well, in the case of the Factory Smokes Sun Grown Robusto, Drew Estate spared every expense to create one of the cheapest, most budget-friendly, moderately premium cigars possible. Other than being about as plain-looking as you can get, the first Read more…
Cigar Review: Founders Roosevelt Maduro Robusto
Initial Thoughts In the business world, there’s a saying that goes like this, “It’s better to be different than it is to be better.” In other words, different is better than better. And today we’re smoking a cigar that’s definitely different, the Founders Roosevelt Maduro Robusto. Hopefully, it’s also better. The Founders Roosevelt Maduro Robusto Read more…
Cigar Review: Ponce Robusto
Initial Thoughts When I first got the Ponce Robusto (yes, that’s the full name) for review, I was immediately impressed by the aroma of the wrapper leaf and the simple but beautiful label. The Ponce Robusto was a good-looking cigar. It was short and dark and the veins on the wrapper leaf were well dehydrated 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: Caldwell The Last Tsar Corona Gorda
Initial Thoughts Robert Caldwell claims that The Last Tsar is such a bold, nicotine-fueled cigar that you need a full stomach and something to put your feet on before you smoke it. Well, I have neither of those things, but let’s dive in anyway. The Caldwell The Last Tsar Corona Gorda was a good-looking cigar. Read more…
Cigar Review: Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro Toro
Initial Thoughts: We’ve smoked and reviewed a lot of cigars. Some of those cigars are super-premium with price points over $25. Other cigars we’ve reviewed are right in that $10-$15 sweet spot. But today we’re smoking what might be the cheapest cigar we’ve ever reviewed, the Drew Estate Factory Smokes Maduro toro. Visually, the DE Read more…
