Coyabo Green label

Coyabo Green Label Cigar Review – An Ugly Duckling with Swan Performance

It has been a while since I talked about Coyabo Cigars and one of the most pleasant Brothers of the Leaf, Juan Nunez. You may recall, we reviewed two of Juan’s four blends last year and today I would like to introduce you to the 3rd blend in the series, the Green Label. This cigar is Read more about Coyabo Green Label Cigar Review – An Ugly Duckling with Swan Performance[…]

Valacari NeoClassic

Valacari NeoClassic Cigar Review

Back in November of 2017, I introduced you to a new cigar brand – Valacari Cigars. As part of that introduction we reviewed the one of their two blends, the Invitcus, which was a dark and rich maduro blend. Today I would like to offer a review of the company’s other blend, the NeoClassic.  I know Read more about Valacari NeoClassic Cigar Review[…]

Micallef Herencia Maduro

Micallef Herencia Maduro Cigar Review – Heritage Shines Brightly

There is a lot to say about heritage, especially when it comes to the creation of premium cigars. When Al Micallef partnered with the Gomez Sanchez family, he got 130 years of cigar making and tobacco heritage to help his Micallef brand produce some of the finest cigars to hit the market. Of course with Read more about Micallef Herencia Maduro Cigar Review – Heritage Shines Brightly[…]

Guáimaro by Esteban Disla

Esteban Disla’s Guáimaro Cigar Review

In case you have not heard of Esteban Disla, he is the co-owner of Fabrica de Tobacos Nica Sueno which is the RoMa Craft Tobac factory in Nicaragua. Esteban is the tobacco man and has been the master cigar maker for RoMa Craft since 2011. At the 2016 IPCPR Esteban introduced his personal creation the Guáimaro.  The Read more about Esteban Disla’s Guáimaro Cigar Review[…]

Alec Bradley Black Market Illicit

Alec Bradley Black Market Illicit Cigar Review

Back in March of 2017, Alec Bradley Cigars announced the release of the Black Market Illicit cigar. This cigar was released in the summer of 2017 as part of the Tobacconists’ Association of America’s (TAA) 2017 exclusive series. In the press release the company Alan Rubin, owner of Alec Bradley Cigar Company, stated: “This is the Read more about Alec Bradley Black Market Illicit Cigar Review[…]

My Way by Bayron Duarte

Bayron Duarte My Way Cigar Review

As Old Blues Eyes, Frank Sinatra, sang over and again; “I planned each charted course, each careful step along the byway,  And more, much more than this, I did it my way” And so is the case for one of the latest creations to come out of Oscar Valladares, the man, who with Island Jim Read more about Bayron Duarte My Way Cigar Review[…]

RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII

RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII Cigar Review – Rated 92

Intemperance is defined as- lack of moderation or restraint and in the case of cigars I find myself in that category. I love my cigars, I enjoy them anytime of the day and always have a few on me wherever I go. Of course if you enjoy cigars you know exactly what I am talking Read more about RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII Cigar Review – Rated 92[…]

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2017

Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2017 Cigar Review by Zach Riley

Zach Riley is back in the reviewing seat again, after some long work weeks, and today we offer his take of the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2017 cigar.  But before we get there here is a little background on the latest installment of this highly sought after and limited edition cigar. This years blend boasts Read more about Crowned Heads Las Calaveras 2017 Cigar Review by Zach Riley[…]

Cornelius londsdale

The Cornelius Londsdale Cigar Review

The team at Cornelius & Anthony expanded their famed Cornelius line of cigars in 2017 with the introduction of a new londsdale vitola. I recently got my paws on this cigar and I have to say, this tall beauty is crafted as well as its other siblings in the lineup. I don’t always review multiple Read more about The Cornelius Londsdale Cigar Review[…]

Villiger La Vencedora

Villiger Cigars La Vencedora Cigar Review – A Special Cigar Indeed

Villiger Cigars, a company that has been selling tobacco products since 1888 when Jean and Louise Villiger started a small cigar manufacturing facility in their home in Pfeffikon the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. We have seen the company in just the short time in the current century grow in the face of tobacco regulations worldwide. Read more about Villiger Cigars La Vencedora Cigar Review – A Special Cigar Indeed[…]

The T Cigar

The T Cigar Review – They Couldn’t Handle The Truth?

Continuing with a series of reviews of cigars that were crafted with the collaboration of A.J. Fernandez, today we offer a review of a magnificent creation “The T”. This cigar is the result of three renowned names in the modern cigar business; A.J. Fernandez, Matt Booth, and Robert Caldwell. The cigar was originally called “The Read more about The T Cigar Review – They Couldn’t Handle The Truth?[…]

H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez

H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez – Old School meets New School

Last year A.J. Fernandez was all over the cigar map with collaborations with the largest to the smallest of brands, not to mention his own product releases. Today I would like to offer a review of one of those big box collaborations – H. Upmann. Now when you think about the H. Upmann cigar company you Read more about H. Upmann by A.J. Fernandez – Old School meets New School[…]

Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Connecticut

Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Connecticut Cigar Review

Last week I talked about the Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Maduro which  was a delight to smoke with enticing nuances of flavor and aromas. Today I would like to introduce you to the lighter shade the Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 line – the Connecticut version. The Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Connecticut sports Read more about Cubanacan Heritage Gran Reserva 2016 Connecticut Cigar Review[…]

JRE Tobacco Company Aladino Cigar

JRE Tobacco Company Aladino Cigar Review – It’s Familia

JRE Tobacco for those that may not be familiar with the name is company formed by Julio R. and Justo M. Eiroa. Ok,  I may have your attention here as the Eiroa should have caught your eye. Julio and Justo are the father and brother respectively, of Christian Eiroa, yes the man who helped make Camacho Read more about JRE Tobacco Company Aladino Cigar Review – It’s Familia[…]