Today I would like to offer my review of the Bella Dama All-In Toro. This is one of a number of blends from Chantel Leavitt and her growing Premium Cigar company. The company was founded in August of 2020 and has been growing steadily ever since. Chantel notes: “Here at Bella Dama Cigars, we provide Read more about Cigar Review: Bella Dama All-In Toro- Rated 94[…]
Today I would like to offer another review of a Schoelen Cigars product. This one is known as the Exklusiv. This is the second offering in their line of cigars and the company promises there are more blends to come. As for the blend, the company describes this one as: The Schoelen Exklusiv is currently Read more about Cigar Review: The Schoelen Exklusiv Toro – Rated 91[…]
Today I would like to present a review of the latest release from Ohana Cigars known as the M13. The name is an homage to brand owner Ryan Frank Rodriguez’ grandma. Ryan called her mom. She has passed away. That’s where the 13 comes from. M is the 13th letter in the alphabet. Ryan noted Read more about Cigar Review: Ohana Cigars M13 10 Toro – Rated 94[…]
Today I take a look at a new release from D. Ellan Cigars. The Trai Dora Madura, released in 2025, is a line extension to the company’s famed Trai Dora line. The blend is described by the company as: The blend is expressed in 4 different vitolas: Each vitola comes packaged in 20-count boxes and Read more about Cigar Review: D. Ellan Cigars Trai Dora Salomon – Rated 91[…]
Sinistro Cigars showcased at the 2023 PCA an additional cigar to their “Mr.” Line of cigars. Known as the Mr. Desflorado it is named after its Connecticut Desflorado wrapper that involves a precise and rare procedure implemented during the blooming phase of the tobacco plant. In this distinctive process, the uppermost pink flowers of the Read more about Cigar Review – Sinistro Cigars Mr. Desflorado Robusto – Rated 94[…]
It’s that time of the year when folks like me publish our lists of what we feel were the best cigars of the year which we smoked. Publications from Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Journal, Cigar Snob down to media sites and even cigar groups along with just everyday cigar consumers express their thoughts. Stogie Press has Read more about Cigar News: Stogie Press Announces Top 30 Cigars of 2025[…]
Debuting this year (2025) – the My Father Blue Label is the latest release from the García family and is the company’s first cigar crafted entirely in Honduras. It is defined as a Honduran puro. —using 100% Honduran tobacco—including a Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado wrapper over a Honduran binder with corojo and criollo fillers grown on Read more about Cigar Review: My Father Cigars Blue 2025 Toro – Rated 95[…]
Back in mid 2024, Davidoff brought back the acclaimed Maduro to the market after an 8 year hiatus. The original was introduced to the market in 2008 but was discontinued in 2016. Speed up the film to 2024, and Davidoff tweaked the blend and reintroduced the cigar at the Procigar festival in the Dominican Republic Read more about Cigar Review: Davidoff Maduro Toro- Rated 95[…]
The year 2025 was a big year for Steve Saka and his Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust company. It ushered in a decade of premium cigar blending and production. The company announced 7 new product offerings in addition to the 2025 Year of the Duque, the Stillwell Star Holiday Y2025, and the Todos Las Dias Double Read more about Cigar Review: Sobremesa Solita “Red” – Rated 96[…]
Today I offer the next review of a Tabacalera Caballeros cigar. This one is known as the J15 and is considered by the company as a favorite blend of owner Marco Accardi. The cigar is expressed in a single (6.5 x 56) box-pressed toro. The cigars the company sent me for review were naked (no Read more about Cigar Review: Tabacalera Caballeros J15 Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92[…]
Today I would like to introduce you to a new cigar brand that has come across my doorstep. The company is called Schöelen Cigars. The company’s website notes: “Samuel Schöelen, owner of Schöelen Cigars, has had a love affair with cigars for over 30 years. During his life he has had the opportunity to travel Read more about Cigar Review: The Schöelen Originell – Rated 97[…]
Earlier in 2025, Cohiba Cigars added a wallet friendly cigar as a full time addition to its portfolio. The company noted that it is a deliberate evolution of the brand’s renowned blending philosophy. Known as the Rubicon, it is built from six distinct tobaccos sourced from five of the world’s most respected growing regions and Read more about Cigar Review: Cohiba Rubicon Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Sometimes, premium cigar brands move manufacturing from one factory to another for a variety of reasons. But in most all cases the move is one that makes sense for the brand owner. So is the case for Bella Dama Cigars, a small woman owned premium cigar that I have talked about for a couple of Read more about Cigar Review: Bella Dama Cigars King Toro – Rated 96[…]
At this 2024 PCA Trade Show, Artista Cigars rolled out their latest addition to their famed David Ortiz line of cigars. The HOF, which stands for Hall of Fame, is the latest release in the Ortiz Series and honors Ortiz’ induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. Some Hall of Fame stats: Read more about Cigar Review: Artista Cigars HOF by David Ortiz Toro – Rated 91[…]