League of Fat Bastards (LOFB) may have one of the more unusual names in the premium cigar industry, but behind that name is a company with a serious mission. Founded by Australian entrepreneur Adam Levine, a former lawyer and investment banker, the company was established to bring men together through the enjoyment of premium cigars Read more about Cigar Review: League of Fat Bastards Serie O Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Room101 Cigars, the creative brainchild of Matt Booth, celebrates 17 years in the premium cigar industry with the release of the Room101 17th Anniversary Toro. For this special release, Booth once again partnered with acclaimed cigar maker A.J. Fernandez to create a limited-edition Nicaraguan puro that showcases the tobacco grown and cultivated by Fernandez. Manufactured Read more about Cigar Review: Room101 17th Anniversary Toro – Rated 94[…]
Tradecraft Cigars continues to develop its portfolio of premium handmade cigars with blends that offer distinctive flavor experiences. One such offering is the Vitruvian, a cigar designed to deliver a more complex interpretation of the traditional Connecticut-wrapped smoking experience. The cigar is finished with a simple cap. The Vitruvian was blended by Wiber Ventura and Read more about Cigar Review: Tradecraft Cigars Vitruvian Toro – Rated 93[…]
DBL Cigars, short for Dominican Big Leaguer Cigars, has built a reputation for producing premium handcrafted cigars under the direction of founder and master blender Francisco Almonte. Operating out of the Dominican Republic, the company has developed a portfolio of blends that showcase Almonte’s passion for tobacco and his commitment to quality construction. One of Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars Domi-Nica Toro – Rated 94[…]
Raíces Cubanas has earned a reputation in the premium cigar industry for producing quality handmade cigars at its factory in Danlí, Honduras. Having manufactured cigars for a number of respected brands over the years, the company has expanded its presence in the market with cigars bearing its own name. One such offering is the Raíces Read more about Cigar Review: Raíces Cubanas Liga de Reyes Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Celebrity-branded cigars can sometimes be little more than a familiar blend wrapped in a famous name. The V3RSA VII from Kingmakers Cigars takes a somewhat different approach. The cigar was developed in collaboration with NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and is intended to reflect not only his career but also the evolution of his life beyond Read more about Cigar Review: V3RSA VII by Kingmakers Cigars – Rated 92[…]
Powstanie Cigars expanded its core portfolio in 2026 with the introduction of the Powstanie Sumatra, a box-pressed line that debuted at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans. Produced for Pospiech Cigars at the Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the Powstanie Sumatra adds an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed wrapper Read more about Cigar Review: Powstanie Sumatra Box Pressed Gran Toro – Rated 90[…]
Crowned Heads has always maintained a strong connection to its Nashville roots, and with the Broadway, the company brings a little bit of Music City into its portfolio. The name is a nod to Nashville’s famous Broadway entertainment district while also playing nicely off the use of a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Produced at NACSA (Nicaraguan Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Broadway Toro – Rated 95[…]
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) has never been a brand afraid to push the boundaries of cigar design, and its latest limited-edition release, the Culture Vulture, certainly continues that philosophy. Handcrafted at Fábrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, the Culture Vulture was announced in September 2026 and began shipping to select retailers later that month. Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Culture Vulture Robusto – Rated 95[…]
OZ Family Cigars expanded its portfolio in 2026 with the introduction of the Maracana, a regular-production line inspired by the legendary Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cigar debuted at the 2026 PCA trade show and reflects company founder Tim Ozgener’s longtime passion for soccer. The Brazilian connection extends beyond the name. The Read more about Cigar Review: OZ Family Cigars Maracana BP Toro – Rated 90[…]
Ten years is a significant milestone for any cigar company, and for Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, the anniversary provided founder and master blender Steve Saka with an opportunity to look back at just how far the company had come since its rather humble beginnings in the summer of 2015. The company notes: “Steve, Cindy and Read more about Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee – Rated 95[…]
The Raíces Cubanas name has long been associated with Honduran cigar production, and the Raíces Cubanas Clásico puts that heritage front and center. The Clásico is positioned as a more approachable expression in the company’s portfolio while maintaining the earthy character commonly associated with Honduran tobacco. The Raíces Cubanas Clásico is offered in five regular-production Read more about Cigar Review: Raíces Cubanas Clásico Toro – Rated 91[…]
Joya de Nicaragua reached back into its history for the Clásico Original Green Room Selection, a limited-edition release introduced at the 2026 PCA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans. The company notes: The story behind the cigar goes back to the 1970s, when Joya de Nicaragua Clásico cigars were offered to guests in the Read more about Cigar Review: Joya de Nicaragua Clásico Original Green Room Selection Diadema – Rated 93[…]
The Emperor’s Cut Cigars Red Tail Series Hellfighter is a cigar with a story rooted in American military history. According to Emperor’s Cut, the cigar was created as a tribute to the Harlem Hellfighters, the famed African American regiment whose soldiers fought with distinction during World War I. The company describes the Hellfighter as embodying Read more about Cigar Review: Emperor’s Cut Cigars Red Tail Series Hellfighter Box Pressed Torpedo – Rated 93[…]