Cigar Review: Diesel Atonement TAA Exclusive Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92

Back in October of 2022, Diesel cigars announced their latest Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) exclusive – the Diesel Atonement. The company describes the cigar as unapologetically-bold. In the press release, Justin Andrews noted: “The Diesel story continues to be written, not by AJ and me, but by the Diesel retailers and the fans of Read more about Cigar Review: Diesel Atonement TAA Exclusive Box Pressed Toro – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève White Series Elegante – Rated 95

Introduced at the 2016 IPCPR, the Cavalier Genève White Series Elegante was one of two inaugural blends to hit the US market by the now familiar Switzerland-based Cavalier Genève. Company owner, Sebastien Decoppet has been producing quality and flavor filled premium cigars long before entering the US market and has been tantalizing the American palate Read more about Cigar Review: Cavalier Genève White Series Elegante – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Espinosa Premium Cigars – Las 6 Provincias CMW – Rated 95

Back in December of 2022, Espinosa Premium Cigars released the 4th installment of their small batch Las 6 Provincias line of cigars. This time it is known as the “CMW” which is a reference to the airport code for Ignacio Agramonte International Airport in Camagüey. The series started back in 2018 with the LHB which Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa Premium Cigars – Las 6 Provincias CMW – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Casa 1910 Cigars Cuchillo Parado Robusto – Rated 85

Over the last number of years, cigar enthusiasts across the United States have come to really appreciate Mexican San Andrês leaf, especially when used as a wrapper. You can count me in that demographic. In fact my original Boston Jimmie 60th Birthday cigar used a well aged San Andrês wrapper. But have you ever wondered what a Read more about Cigar Review: Casa 1910 Cigars Cuchillo Parado Robusto – Rated 85[…]

Cigar Review: Emperors Cut Red Tail 332nd Torpedo – Rated 90

Inspired by the greatness of American heroes, Emperors Cut Cigars introduced the newest line in their growing portfolio – the Red Tail Series late in 2022 and plans to have them shipped to retailers this coming February 2023. Until then you can order these direct from the company’s website. The company notes there are two blends Read more about Cigar Review: Emperors Cut Red Tail 332nd Torpedo – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Konscious Cigars Box Pressed Gran Toro Maduro – Rated 93

Konscious Cigars, a young but growing cigar company, is the brainchild of Kevin “King” Brown. He has tobacco in in his blood as he will tell you that he, as a youngster, enjoyed racing through the tobacco fields in North Carolina, (where he has family roots) in addition to being mesmerized by the varied smells Read more about Cigar Review: Konscious Cigars Box Pressed Gran Toro Maduro – Rated 93[…]

Cigar Review: LH Premium Cigars Colorado Toro – Rated 94

Today we take a look at another LH Premium Cigars blend – the Colorado. This is one of the three primary blends in the company’s portfolio that have been making their way across the US market since 2014. If you have been following this growing brand here, you may have been to the company’s website Read more about Cigar Review: LH Premium Cigars Colorado Toro – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Caldwell Cigars Long Live The Queen – Queen’s Club – Rated 97

Long Live the Queen is the new line of cigars from the Caldwell Cigar Company that was announced late in 2022. If you recall, last year their was a terrible fire that burned down Tabacalera William Ventura, the primary factory used for creating the Caldwell portfolio of cigars. Caldwell and Ventura though, were making this Read more about Cigar Review: Caldwell Cigars Long Live The Queen – Queen’s Club – Rated 97[…]

Cigar Review: JM Patriarch Cigars Habano Robusto – Rated 88

Founded 2021, JM Patriarch Cigars has a simple mission – “The philosophy is to put all the money into tobacco. If we focus on making great cigars, they will sell themselves.” Company founder and CEO, Maurice Mears, describes his journey into premium cigars on the company’s website: “The name JM Patriarch pays homage to Maurice’s Read more about Cigar Review: JM Patriarch Cigars Habano Robusto – Rated 88[…]

Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Phineas Gage Lancero – Rated 89

Today I would like to take you to the Connecticut River Valley where some of the finest tobacco is grown much on farms whose harvests are sold exclusively to Drew Estate. In the case of the H99 Phineas Gage, it is a special hybrid corojo/habano that was created for the wrapper of the cigar. During Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 Connecticut Corojo Phineas Gage Lancero – Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: El Artista Buffalo TEN Connecticut – Rated 90

Originally launched in Norway in June of 2021, the Buffalo Ten Connecticut found its way to the US later in the year. It is the 3rd blend in the company’s Buffalo TEN series which started in 2018 the brand’s debut in San Andres maduro blend. For the Buffalo TEN Connecticut, El Artista went with a Read more about Cigar Review: El Artista Buffalo TEN Connecticut – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Terra Nova Araperique Toro – Rated 90

Come take a journey with me, down to Brazil, specifically state of Alagoas, some 84 mi from the state capital, Maceió. Known as “The Brazilian Tobacco Capital” Alagoas is where some of the most revered tobacco is grown, known as Arapiraca. You may know this leaf from other cigar brands, but what Terra Nova does, Read more about Cigar Review: Terra Nova Araperique Toro – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Byron 19th Century Petit Poemas – Rated 96

The Byron Petit Poemas is a cigar that has been on the market for a number of years – it hit the market back around 2009. It is blended and hand crafted by Selected Tobacco and distributed by United Cigar here in the United States. The name “Poemas” translates to “Poem” and is a nod to Read more about Cigar Review: Byron 19th Century Petit Poemas – Rated <strong>96</strong>[…]

Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Revival – Rated 93

The Hiram & Solomon Revival was introduced at the 2022 Tobacco Plus Expo. The cigar was crafted exclusively In the Dominican Republic at the PDR factories by Abe Flores, a member of the Elite Pro Cigar (Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers), for the MW Larry B. Thompson, Jr. Grand Master of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon Revival – Rated 93[…]