Back in 2020, just before the world crashed into a pandemic, Shaun and Mandi Wilkinson (husband and wife) decided to transform their cigar passion into a business. The couple were growing tired of their corporate jobs and wanted to take control of their work lives and cigars were the way to go, or at least Read more about Cigar Review: Rebellion Cigars – Ring of Fire Robusto – Rated 90[…]
GTO Dominican Cigars debuted at the 2024 PCA a new line extension to their acclaimed 33 Oaks Atlanta Reserva line. The company debuted 3 blends, each expressed in a special (6.5 x 54) Toro Esplendido and packaged in 24-count boxes. The blends are Maduro, Corojo, and US Connecticut. Like all GTO Dominican Cigars, this one Read more about Cigar Review: GTO Dominican Cigars – 33 Oaks Atlanta Reserva Toro Esplendido – Rated 94[…]
The Diesel Vintage Series Natural debuted in March 2024 as a five-cigar collection, handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua and developed in collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Justin Andrews. In the press release, Justin Andrews said: “For Diesel Series Natural, AJ and I took the opportunity to highlight the aged tobacco in the Read more about Cigar Review: Diesel Vintage Series Natural Robusto Gordo – Rated 93[…]
Today I take a look at another offering from the Croatian Mafia Cigars company owned by Todd Pribanic of both Croatian and Hungarian Ancestry with ties to the Cigar Regions of Northern Nicaragua. This cigar climbs the hierarchy of the organized crime ladder and is called the BOSS. The Croatian Mafia Cigars Boss is expressed Read more about Cigar Review: Croatian Mafia Cigars Boss Toro – Rated 90[…]
Today, I would like to introduce you to a new cigar line that came across my desk – Croatian Mafia Cigars. The brand is the brainchild of Todd Michael Pribanic. An interesting name for a cigar company when you consider the actual Croatian mafia is one of the leading Criminal Organizations in Eastern Europe and Read more about Cigar Review: Croatian Mafia Cigars Under Boss – Rated 91[…]
Early this year, EP Carrillo announced a new line of cigars known as the Essense. The line currently is expressed in two blends a Sumatra and a Maduro. The company also noted that there will be a Honduran blend later in 2024 and they expect to release three more blends Cameroon, Connecticut and Nicaragua between Read more about Cigar Review: EP Carrillo Essense Sumatra Toro – Rated 85[…]
Back in 2016, Padrón debuted a special pair of birthday blends to celebrate José O. Padrón’s 89th birthday. Known as the Padrón Black PB97, it was offered in a natural and maduro varietal. The (6 x 46) Corona Gorda was released as a Smoke Inn exclusive. It never became a full production cigar though. Seven years Read more about Cigar Review: Padrón PB97 Maduro Torpedo – Rated 91[…]
Nicholas Fusco, the dynamic young owner of El Mago Cigars, made his mission known at this year’s PCA trade show. As noted by Nicholas, the El Mago brand is dedicated to his grandparents who endured many obstacles throughout their lives. Today we look at the El Mago Triunfante Connecticut, a cigar blend that salutes his Read more about Cigar Review: El Mago Triunfante Toro – Rated 95[…]
Today I offer a review of the Enébes Tabac Malay Toro. The name is a homage to Malaysia specifically the Sumatra wrapper that is used, albeit it is an Ecuadorian Sumatra vs a true Indonesian but the reference makes sense. The full blend of the Enébes Tabac Malay is described as: The Enébes Tabac Malay is expressed in Read more about Cigar Review: Enébes Tabac Malay Toro – Rated 94[…]
Lina and John Remer recently introduced a new cigar known as the Devil in Disguise. This is their first collaborated cigar since their whirlwind wedding in Last Vegas. The couple noted that there are some similarities to their previous offerings (La Linas, J and F Trains) and this cigar offers a medium to bold profile Read more about Cigar Review: Johnny Smokes Uncut – Devil in Disguise Toro – Rated 95[…]
Nick Syris from LH Premium Cigars added a new cigar to the company’s growing portfolio. The cigar is known as the Nick Sofos. The word Sofos translates from Greek to English as wise or learned. The company notes that the cigar pays homage to Nick’s Greek heritage and also to the cigar making craft. Nick Read more about Cigar Review: LH Premium Cigars Nick SOFOS Short Salomon – Rated 91[…]
The latest release to come out of Crowned Heads this year is the Coroneta, which is actually comprised of two different blends from two different factories, both under the ‘Coroneta’ heading. Confused? Don’t be; it actually makes sense to showcase some of your best factory partners in a new release. Crowned Heads co-founder, Jon Huber Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Coroneta Maduro Earl – Rated 91[…]
As part of the Italian Collection by Fratello Cigars, the Arlequin was inspired by a 16th century Italian theater and Venetian carnival character. The Arlequin blend was introduced to the market back in 2019 as a round cigar and then in a box pressed format in 2020. In 2023, the company added a box pressed Corona Read more about Cigar Review: Fratello Cigars Arlequin Corona – Rated 94[…]
In late 2022, Lampert Cigars released a new blend into the market; The Ocean Breeze Robusto Grande. The company says the OCEAN BREEZE embodies the Costa Rican philosophy of Pura Vida. Smooth, effortless, relaxing, and delicious, this cigar offers a phenomenal experience. The Lampert Cigars website explains the genesis of the Ocean Breeze: “The initial idea Read more about Cigar Review: Lampert Cigars Ocean Breeze Robusto Grande – Rated 94[…]