Today I take a look at the second in the three-part series from LaVega Cigars. This time it is the LaVega Cigars “IL Secondo” which means “the second”. For this blend, Aaron Paoletta, Owner of LaVega Cigar Co., went with a milder blend described as: They are expressed in 2 vitolas, each packaged in 20-count Read more about Cigar Review: LaVega Cigars IL Secondo Robusto – Rated 93[…]
Today I would like to introduce you to a relatively new cigar brand, LaVega Cigars Co. The company was founded by Aaron Paoletta who was a Las Vegas chef, musician and record label owner. Originally from Pennsylvania, he spent a good part of his business life in Las Vegas, NV. The brand launched in 2023 with Read more about Cigar Review: LaVega Cigars IL Primo Robusto – Rated 92[…]
Don Chico is a blend created in memory of Francisco Barreda, well-known as Don Chico. He was a tobacco grower in Nicaragua. He passed away 7 years ago. The cigars were blended by Oscar Barreda his grandson, this cigar holds a profound significance for the family. It is a symbol of their Nicaraguan roots. The Read more about Cigar Review: Barreda Cigars Don Chico Maduro Premium Nicaragua Robusto – Rated 94[…]
Remember back in 2017, Matt Booth decided to retire from the cigar industry after his service to Davidoff was completed. Yea… That did not last long! Matt loves this business too much. In fact, he loves it so much he partnered with Robert Caldwell to produce what would be known as the Hit & Run. Read more about Cigar Review: Room 101 Hit & Run Redux Robusto – Rated 94[…]
El Mago Cigars, was founded in 2022 by Nicholas Fusco, CEO of the company. At 23 years old, El Mago says that owner Nick Fusco is the youngest owner of a premium cigar company. Fusco created this brand to honor his grandparents, Maria and Gonzalo Torre, who overcame numerous challenges in their lives. They owned Read more about Cigar Review: El Mago Cigars Renegade Box Pressed Robusto – Rated 96[…]
Back in 2023, the Cigar Clowns released a cigar that they believed they had enough inventory for 2 years but it sold out in just 4 months. That’s how it goes in the cigar market, when you have a fine product and a loyal customer base. The Clowns made the decision to make sure everyone Read more about Cigar Review: King of Clowns Corona Extra by the Cigar Clowns – Rated 97[…]
Recently, Hiram & Solomon moved production of their cigar portfolio to the watchful eye of Abe Flores and his PDR Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic. This newly forged business relationship allows for streamlined production and distribution channels via the PDR factory. Today I present a review of The Shriner Toro. I reviewed the original back in 2017 before I Read more about Cigar Review: Hiram & Solomon “The Shriner” Toro – Rated 92[…]
Today I would like to offer my review of the second of three reviews of JM Patriarch cigars. This time I take a gander at the JM Patriarch Connecticut Toro. Last month we reviewed the Maduro blend. The cigar is available in a single (6 x 52) toro vitola and has an MSRP of $13.00/cigar. Read more about Cigar Review: JM Patriarch Connecticut Toro – Rated 94[…]
The Family By Loyalty GERI is named after one of the twin wolves of Odin in Norse Mythology. Its twin FREKI is also a cigar produced by Family By Loyalty. The wolves were not just the companions of Odin, they also were said to have helped the Valkyries carry chosen souls to their home in Read more about Cigar Review: Family X Loyalty GERI Gran Toro – Rated 90[…]
Drew Nicastro and his Gato Negro Cigars Co have released their second cigar release – the Gato Negro Box Pressed. In a press release, the company notes: “The new release marks a significant milestone in the brand’s journey to redefine the art of cigar craftsmanship. Inspired by tradition and infused with innovation, this cigar embodies Read more about Cigar Review: Gato Negro Cigars – Gato Negro Box Press – Rated 94[…]
The Stateman Cigar Co. is a new (founded in 2023) premium cigar company founded by three brothers of the leaf – Tommy Allen, Joel Murphy, and Jaycee Estrada. According to the company website: “…Statesman Cigar Co. was birthed out of the founders’ shared passion for cigar smoking, great community, and the finer things of life. Read more about Cigar Review: Statesman Cigar Co. Nightcap – Rated 92[…]
Announced late in 2023, the K by Karen Berger K-Fire is one of the newest releases by Karen Berger. The name is a reference to the Temperature of a pilónes of tobacco which can be as high as 150 Degrees F in the center of the close to 4,000 Lb pile of leaf, as it Read more about Cigar Review: K by Karen Berger K-Fire Toro – Rated 93[…]
In late 2023, Lovely Cigars announced their second release paying tribute to the cigarmakers of Green Bay, Wis. The new release is known as the No. 162, which pays homage to Local 162, the union that represented Green Bay’s cigarmakers. The line is a throwback to the early 20th century and the cigarmakers of Green Read more about Cigar Review: Lovely Cigars No. 162 Churchill – Rated 91[…]
You may have read my past coverage of Tabacalera Caballeros cigars and news. If not, let me at least introduce this relatively new brand that was founded by two cigar enthusiasts with a combined 50 plus years of cigar experience. One is a fourth generation cigar man who worked every area of the cigar production Read more about Cigar Review – Tabacalera Caballeros The Knight Toro – Rated 92[…]