The story of the Rooster Smokehouse is one of 4 brothers of the leaf deciding to open a cigar lounge, but due to COVID Pandemic they pulled back from that dream and instead turned their focus to making a line of cigars. Thier initial releases, known as the Founders Line are named for each of Read more about Cigar Review: The Rooster Smokehouse – The Genius Torpedo – Rated 94[…]
Back in 2010, Sam and Rosie Lopez founded and opened up their cigar lounge – Fine Ash Cigars – in Glendale Arizona. It has been a family owned and operated cigar lounge ever since with the intention of creating an environment where cigar lovers could access premium and boutique cigars locally in a single location. Read more about Cigar Review: Ceniza Fina Corojo Robusto – Rated 92[…]
At the 2025 PCA Trade Show, Karen Berger Cigars showcased, with great fanfare, their new IXTELLI cigar. Even though, owner Karen Berger is from Nicaragua, this is the first time the company has made a Nicaraguan Puro. The name IXTELLI comes from the word that was once used to describe the region now known as Read more about Cigar Review: Karen Berger Cigars IXTELLI Toro – Rated 92[…]
Villiger Cigars added an extension to their 1888 line this year, with the introduction of the Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva Box Pressed Toro. The company notes that the Gran Reserva has an added year of aging to it which they say enhances the blends balance and complexity. They also note that the leaf used in Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva Box Pressed Toro – Rated 95[…]
In case you did not notice, MBombay Cigars has not been in the news as of late. The past few years have been hard for company owner, Mel Shah, as he recovered from a serious medical issue and had to step away from the industry for a while. Well, that is all behind us now Read more about Cigar Review: MBombay MQBA Mayura Robusto – Rated 95[…]
Time does fly in the cigar industry. Just over 12 years ago. Francisco Almonte launched his Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigar company. From the very first DBL cigar I smoked, I knew this man, who was mentored by Litto Gomez, had something special in his craft. Now time may fly by in the industry, but Read more about Cigar Review: DBL 12th Anniversary Habano Toro – Rated Outstanding 99[…]
Artesano Del Tobacco recently introduced a milder offering in their growing portfolio of cigars. The Viva La Vida Connecticut is a break from their previous bold and full-bodied blends that been well received by the cigar community. Th company noted in a press release: “Several years ago, we engaged with our loyal customers to discover Read more about Cigar Review: Viva La Vida Connecticut Robusto – Rated 96[…]
Back in February, Room 101 and Matt Booth announced they were releasing the latest in the company’s anniversary series of cigars. This year was special, as Room 101 is celebrating 15 years in the market. Certainly, it was not an easy feat given all the crazy headwinds any cigar brand faced over the last decade. Read more about Cigar Review: Room 101 15th Anniversary – Rated 97[…]
Today I would like to present my review of one of three new cigar introductions from Tabacalera Caballeros. Known as the Papolo, it is a limited-edition cigar that pays tribute to family legacy. Tabacalera Caballeros Co-owner, Christian Quintana explained the meaning behind the name Papolo: “The PAPOLO Cigar is a unique creation that honors Cayetano Read more about Cigar Review: Tabacalera Caballeros Papolo – Rated 95[…]
In 2010, to celebrate J.C.’s 135th birthday and our company’s 115th anniversary, Diamond Crown Julius Caeser was released. Diamond Crown Julius Caeser cigars are meticulously rolled by hand in small batches by Tabacalera A. Fuente in the Dominican Republic. As with all Diamond Crown cigars, Julius Caeser is held to the highest standard of quality control. Read more about Cigar Review: J.C. Newman Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Troublemaker – Rated 95[…]
Back in 2018, when Ryan Frank Rodriquez formed the Left Hand Cigar Co. they introduced a cigar known as the Blurred Lines. Now in 2025, they have tweaked the blend and will be showcasing the new Blurred Lines at this years PCA Trade Show in New Orleans. The main difference between the original and the Read more about Cigar Review: Left Hand Cigar Blurred Lines – Rated 97[…]
The latest release from Black Label Trading Co. has hit the market. Known as the Super Deluxe, it is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The company notes that this is only the second release of this blend which was originally launched back in 2020. In a press release, James Brown – Creator Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Super Deluxe Petite Corona – Rated 96[…]
Hac Coker – the owner of Tres Leones Cigars has teamed up with Cordoba y Morales to introduce two new cigar blends under a new cigar line known as Man of Leasure Cigars. The blends are a Maduro and a Connecticut. For this review I will be concentrating on the Man of Leasure Cigars Maduro, Read more about Cigar Review: Man of Leisure Cigars Maduro Toro – Rated 91[…]
July 2024 was the date that AGANORSA began shipping the AGANORSA Leaf Arsenio to retailers. The cigar is named after Arsenio Ramos a longtime blender for Casa Fernandez, which is now known as AGANORSA Leaf. Arsenio spent 40 years at Cubatabaco prior to his tenure at AGANORSA. If you ask the Vice President of sales and Read more about Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf – Arsenio Toro – Rated 91[…]