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[…]
For the first time since 2019, Black Works Studio Boondock is shipping to stores. The highly requested limited release from Black Label Trading Co. returns under its Black Works Studio sub-brand, bringing back the same beloved blend with the addition of a new vitola for 2026. The 2026 lineup includes three vitolas. Both return from prior releases and are Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Boondock Robusto – Rated 90[…]
Today I offer my review of the Schöelen Cigars Dunkel II. This blend is the second in the Dunkel line following the original Dunkel. While the original Dunkel was basically the same blend as the Connecticut with the exception of the wrapper, the Dunkel II has a unique blend described as: The Dunkel II comes Read more about Cigar Review: Schöelen Cigars Dunkel II – Rated 96[…]
Today I would like to offer a review of one of the newest Schöelen Cigars – The Schöelen Dunkel. The guts of this one is the same as the Schöelen Originell, which was the 2025 Stogie Press Small Company Cigar of the Year. While the Originell used an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, the company kept the Read more about Cigar Review: The Schöelen Cigars Dunkel – Rated 95[…]
Today, I offer a review of another Kiki Momo Cigars offering. This time is in the No. 36. The company does not name their cigars like others do but instead uses simple numbers to define the cigar. Each vitola they offer is a different blend as owner Keith Moskowitz knows that the size of the Read more about Cigar Review: Kiki Momo Cigars – No. 36 – Rated 96[…]
Launched in November 2025, Tradecraft Cigars is the brainchild of Robert and Gary Blumenthal—fourth and fifth generation cigar men and deeply rooted in the premium cigar history. The Blumenthal family has been at the helm of the Tinder Box franchise brand for over 45 years, while their legacy stretches even further back as co-owners of the Villazon brand, home Read more about Cigar Review: Tradecraft Cigars Gladius Toro – Rated 96[…]