This year Hiram & Solomon Cigars announced the release of a new limited edition called Patriot Cigar that honors George F. Hamilton, the 91st Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts. A portion of proceeds will support Most Worshipful Grand Master charitable efforts. The company calls the Patriot Cigar “a symbol of unwavering dedication to values, tradition, Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon The Patriot Toro – Rated 97[…]
Today I offer the third in a series of reviews of Madre Tierra Cigars. The just released Madre Tierra Sumatra Toro is the subject of today’s review. According to the company’s website: “Madre Tierra is a family-owned and operated brand of fine cigars, all hand made in Tamboril, Dominican Republic. Our blended Cigars compliment the finest tobacco grown Read more about Cigar Review: Madre Tierra Sumatra Toro- Rated 94[…]
Those that know me, know that I have always been one to give a voice to small premium cigar brands. In fact, I built the Stogie Press brand on a foundation of small brands. So, when I smoke a cigar that is special and it comes from a small company with limited resources, I perk Read more about Cigar Review: Fathom & Fury Cigars – No Quarter Given Toro – Rated 95[…]
Today I would like to offer a review of one of the latest blends from Tabacalera Caballeros known as the J16. This is one a few new limited-edition blends coming of the small and growing premium cigar company that has operations in the Dominican Republic. The Tabacalera Caballeros J16 blend is described by the company Read more about Cigar Review: Tabacalera Caballeros J16 Box Pressed Toro – Rated 96[…]
It’s About The Brotherhood! That is the tag line for Brothers Smokin’ Stogies and it is what we all enjoy. Sitting down with fellow cigar enthusiasts and enjoying a good cigar, whether it be in a lounge, a home, an event or a virtual herf. We share stories and learn more about each other puff Read more about Cigar Review: Brothers Smokin’ Stogies – Espirit de Corps Corona – Rated 90[…]
Black Star Line Cigars rolled out their latest blend at the 2025 PCA trade show. As the newest core line for the company, the Meadowood MLK was blended and handcrafted at Tabacalera La Isla. Bey noted: “This is a very significant and not well-known piece of history. Martin Luther King Jr worked on a tobacco Read more about Cigar Review: Black Star Line Meadowood MLK Robusto – Rated 96[…]
In June of 2025, Cohiba announced their latest release of the renowned Spectre cigar. The 2025 edition is hand crafted at at General Cigar Dominicana in the Dominican Republic. The company went all out with the packaging of this gem. The company went with a an upscale cylindrical wooden box that opens to unveil 10 Read more about Cigar Review: Cohiba Spectra 2025 – Rated 96[…]
Introduced at the 2025 PCA Trade Show, the Mr. Sinistro is Sinistro Cigars’ newest release. This now makes five different “Mr.” blends from the company (Mr. White, Mr. Red, Mr. Black, Mr. Desflorado, Mr. Sinistro). The Mr. Sinistro cigar is made at the acclaimed Artista Cigars factory in the Dominican Republic which is a recent Read more about Cigar Review: Sinistro Cigars – Mr. Sinistro Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Introduced at the 2025 PCA Trade Show, the Gurkha Year of The Snake by Oliva Cigar, was one of three Year of the Snakes the company showcased. The other two were by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Oscar Valladares and we will have a review of them shortly. The Gurkha Year of The Snake by Oliva Cigar is made Read more about Cigar Review: Gurkha Year of The Snake by Oliva Cigar – Rated 91[…]
Five years is a significant milestone for a cigar brand. It signifies the brand has grown and sustained itself in the crowded field of premium cigars. Five years is certainly worthy of celebrating with special cigar release that defines who the company is, what they have learned over the years about blending, leaf selection, production Read more about Cigar Review: Rebellion Cigars Screaming Skull – Rated 95[…]
At the 2025 PCA, Luciano Cigars, part of the Constella Group, introduced a new cigar known as the Machinist to honor the men and women who keep our world running. The Machinist is inspired by the life and legacy of Jack Beaver, the grandfather of Josh Beaver, national key account manager for Constella USA. The company Read more about Cigar Review: Luciano Cigars The Machinist Toro- Rated 96[…]
The story of the Rooster Smokehouse is one of 4 brothers of the leaf deciding to open a cigar lounge, but due to COVID Pandemic they pulled back from that dream and instead turned their focus to making a line of cigars. Thier initial releases, known as the Founders Line are named for each of Read more about Cigar Review: The Rooster Smokehouse – The Genius Torpedo – Rated 94[…]
Back in 2010, Sam and Rosie Lopez founded and opened up their cigar lounge – Fine Ash Cigars – in Glendale Arizona. It has been a family owned and operated cigar lounge ever since with the intention of creating an environment where cigar lovers could access premium and boutique cigars locally in a single location. Read more about Cigar Review: Ceniza Fina Corojo Robusto – Rated 92[…]
At the 2025 PCA Trade Show, Karen Berger Cigars showcased, with great fanfare, their new IXTELLI cigar. Even though, owner Karen Berger is from Nicaragua, this is the first time the company has made a Nicaraguan Puro. The name IXTELLI comes from the word that was once used to describe the region now known as Read more about Cigar Review: Karen Berger Cigars IXTELLI Toro – Rated 92[…]