Some cigars are released shortly after production. Others remain aging until the blender believes the tobacco has reached the profile originally envisioned. The new MBOMBAY MORA belongs in the latter category. Although these cigars were rolled in Costa Rica in 2019, they remained aging for over six years before being introduced to retailers. That extended Read more about Cigar Review: MBOMBAY MORA Box-Pressed Toro – Rated 96[…]
ATL Cigars continues its mission of celebrating Atlanta’s rich cultural heritage with the La Carrousel-1960, a cigar inspired by the famed La Carrousel jazz club that operated within Atlanta’s historic Paschal’s Motor Hotel during the Civil Rights era. The venue welcomed legendary musicians while serving as a gathering place for community leaders, making it an Read more about Cigar Review: ATL Cigars La Carrousel 1960 Gran Toro – Rated 95[…]
The Casa de Sueños El Soñador line continues to expand with the introduction of the 2026 Box Press toro, a regular-production release unveiled at PCA 2026. Measuring 6 x 58, this sharply pressed vitola draws inspiration from the company’s limited-edition “The 5th” cigar, bringing that distinctive format into the El Soñador portfolio. Crafted at the Read more about Cigar Review: Casa De Sueños El Soñador Box Press Toro – Rated 89[…]
Each year, Black Label Trading Co. enthusiasts eagerly await the return of Bishop’s Blend, one of the company’s most celebrated annual limited releases. Produced at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua under the watchful eye of James Brown, Bishop’s Blend has built a reputation for delivering bold, complex flavor profiles wrapped in the company’s unmistakable Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Bishop’s Blend 2026 Robusto – Rated 95[…]
Celebrating a Decade of Craftsmanship Anniversary cigars carry a certain expectation. They are intended to celebrate a milestone while showcasing the philosophy and craftsmanship of the company behind the blend. To mark its tenth anniversary, Hiram & Solomon Cigars introduced the Ashlar 10th Anniversary Toro, a limited-production release inspired by the Masonic symbol of the Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Ashlar 10th Anniversary Toro – Rated 94[…]
There are limited editions, and then there are projects that attempt to tell a story. The Don Emmanuel Sun & Moon Collection falls into the latter category. Conceived by Brazilian Master Cigar Sommelier Don Emmanuel in collaboration with legendary master blender Eladio Díaz, the project explores two distinctly different smoking experiences packaged together in a Read more about Cigar Review: Don Emmanuel Moon Toro – Rated 92[…]
Few names in the premium cigar industry carry the historical weight of Bolivar. Inspired by the famed South American liberator Simón Bolívar, the brand has become synonymous with rich, full-flavored cigars for generations. To commemorate more than 130 years of the Bolivar legacy, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) introduced the limited-edition Bolivar Aniversario, a cigar designed Read more about Cigar Review: Bolivar Aniversario Toro – Rated 93[…]
The annual Warhead release from Espinosa Cigars has become one of the most anticipated limited editions in the premium cigar industry. For 2026, Espinosa commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with the release of the 601 La Bomba Warhead 250, a patriotic addition to the Warhead series that continues the brand’s reputation for delivering bold flavor and Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa 601 La Bomba Warhead 250 – A Patriotic Salute with Full-Throttle Power – Rated 95[…]
Today I would like to continue my review of Kiki Momo cigars with a review of the Kiki Momo #42 Box Pressed Torpedo. The company describes the blend as: The cigar is expressed in a (6 1/8 x 52) box pressed torpedo vitola. It comes packaged in bundles of 25 with an MSRP of $15.00/cigar Read more about Cigar Review: Kiki Momo #42 Box Pressed Torpedo – Rated 92[…]
The Last Cast is a limited-edition cigar from Lure Cigars, released annually to honor the memory of Lou Cross Jr., the founder’s late father. The name comes from a fishing term for the final cast of an outing, symbolizing one last chance for a bite, a moment, or a story. The release is tied to June Read more about Cigar Review: Lure Cigars The Last Cast 2026 Pre-Release -Rated 94[…]
Among the most culturally significant releases in the 2026 portfolio is Las 6 Provincias Miami, the newest installment in a series that has traditionally paid tribute to Cuba’s original six provinces. With Miami, Espinosa expands the concept beyond geography into identity, recognizing the generations of Cuban exiles and families who carried that culture forward and Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa Las 6 Provincias MIA – Rated 93[…]
Some of you may not know of the small boutique brand – Lord Baltimore Cigars. The company was originally founded in 2011, but was a Maryland exclusive until 2023, when the company decided to go national with the their distribution. With a number of blends in their portfolio, I would like to offer a review Read more about Cigar Review: Lord Baltimore Nicaragua Robusto – Rated 92[…]
Last week I gave my take on the Vibes & Vitolas – La Obra Del Destino Broadleaf blend. Today, I would like to offer my take on its sibling, the Ecuador Chan . The name Chan is the nickname of the father of brand owner Pedro Figueroa. The blend is described as: The blend is Read more about Cigar Review: Vibes & Vitolas – La Obra Del Destino Ecuador Chan Toro – Rated 90[…]
Today I would like to introduce you to a new boutique cigar company that I came upon this year. Known as Vibes & Vitolas, the company was established in 2024 by Jersey City native Pedro Figueroa. According to Pedro, he is a lifelong cigar aficionado who turned a deep passion into purpose. What started as Read more about Cigar Review: Vibes & Vitolas La Obra Del Destino Broadleaf Toro – Rated 95[…]