Today I offer my last of the 5-part series of reviews of Croation Mafia Cigars. This review focuses on the largest of the vitolas in the company’s portfolio, the Soldier, a (7.25 x 57) Salomon that is hand crafted at Tabacalera Pichardo in Estelí, Nicaragua. The factory is owned by 4th Generation Cuban Cigar Grower, Read more about Cigar Review: Croation Mafia Cigars the Soldier – Rated 95[…]
Today, I offer yet another review of the Croatian Mafia Cigars, this time it is their Consigliere. Keeping with the theme of the Mafia hierarchy, the Consigliere is a member of a Mafia family who serves as an adviser to the leader and resolves disputes within the family. The Consigliere blend is described as: The Read more about Cigar Review: Croatian Mafia Cigars Consigliere – Rated 94[…]
Back in May of 2024, Alec Bradley announced the launch of Safe Keepings, a new brand that will feature blends made according to recipes recorded in the Alec Bradley founder’s blend book. Alec Bradley brand ambassador Bradley Rubin explained, “When we felt the time was right, we opened the blend book and started to do a Read more about Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Safe Keepings Robusto – Rated 90[…]
Ryan Frank Rodriguez, owner of Ohana Cigars and Lefthand cigars, released his latest creation to the market in December of this year. Known as the High Maka Maka it is one of the more expensive cigars in the company’s portfolio. With a MSRP of $15.99, Ryan chose the Hawaiian name High Maka Maka which translates Read more about Cigar Review: Lefthand Cigars High Maka Maka – Rated 95[…]
When speaking about ultra-premium cigars, the name Montecristo may come into the conversation. This year, Altadis S.A. teamed up with A.J. Fernandez to create the Montecristo M. The story of this cigar rests in the 20-year-old wrapper leaf. The Connecticut seed Ecuadorian leaf utilized for this project was cultivated and brought to life through the Read more about Cigar Review: Montecristo M Torpedo – Rated 96[…]
Early in 2024, B.A.M.F. Cigars released a new blend known as the Area 51 Alien. It is described as a Top Secret cigar where the company will not disclose the blend because it is “The Cigar that doesn’t exist”. This project was another collaboration between Ismael and Doug Kojak Kacsir who have worked together on Read more about Cigar Review: B.A.M.F. Cigars Area 51 Alien – Rated 94[…]
At the 2024 PCA trade Show, Scandanavian Tobacco Group (STG) did something they have never done before. They created and showcased a box pressed lancero version of their Cohiba Riveria blend. The company has held the US trademark for COHIBA since 1978 and has been through numerous court battles with the most recent in 2023, Read more about Cigar Review: Cohiba Riviera Box Pressed Lancero – Rated 90[…]
Inspired by the modern world of banking, the makers of the popular H. Upmann The Banker, that was introduced to the market in 2014, released a follow-up to the line in 2023 known as the “The Banker Daytrader”. They released it near tax day 2023 and coined the collection – “a new money release“. Jennifer Read more about Cigar Review: H. Upmann “The Banker Daytrader” Toro – Rated 88[…]
Today I would like to offer you a review of a new brand and one of their introductory blends. The company is called Lure Cigars and is owned by Brother of the Leaf – Lou Cross. You may have seen him on a recent episode of Taking It To The Nub. It was a dynamic Read more about Cigar Review: Lure Cigars Corojo Oscuro “The Big Lou” Toro – Rated 95[…]
The newest addition to the Drew Estate portfolio is the Blackened “S84 Shade To Black”. The name “84” is a nod to Metallica’s 2nd album, Ride the Lightning, which was released in 1984. The “S” represents Shade. The name “Shade to Black” is an obvious nod to the song Fade to Black on that second album which Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate BLACKENED S84 Shade To Black Toro – Rated 95[…]
Miami Cigar & Co. kicked off their 35-year anniversary this year by bringing back Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve. This 2024 version is a brand-new blend and complete with updated packaging. Nestor Miranda worked closely with the My Father Cigar Factory in Nicaragua, to create a blend that was worthy of such a milestone. Miami Cigar Read more about Cigar Review: Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2024 Torpedo – Rated 98[…]
Today I would like to offer my 3rd review of the Rebellion Cigars line. I will be staying with “The Country Range” of cigars in this review. The country line includes 3 blends; So far, I have enjoyed the blends that Rebellion Cigars has offered the market. So, keeping with the Country Line, I will be talking Read more about Cigar Review: Rebellion Cigars 5 O’Clock Somewhere Toro – Rated 94[…]
CAO Cigars, by way of the General Cigar Co. showcased two new production blends at this year’s PCA Convention & Trade Show. Known as the FASA, which translates to “Phase”, it comes in 2 blends -Sol and Noche. Sol is “sun” – or roughly day – and Noche is “night’. So, these are made to be night and Read more about Cigar Review: CAO FASA NOCHE Toro – Rated 89[…]
In the world of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, one of the most interesting cigars in the portfolio is the Umbagog. It gets a lot of social media attention and is known as a value priced cigar that offers more than what you might expect for the price. Steve Saka, owner of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback – Rated 96[…]