Launched in November 2025, Tradecraft Cigars is the brainchild of Robert and Gary Blumenthal—fourth and fifth generation cigar men and deeply rooted in the premium cigar history. The Blumenthal family has been at the helm of the Tinder Box franchise brand for over 45 years, while their legacy stretches even further back as co-owners of the Villazon brand, home Read more about Cigar Review: Tradecraft Cigars Gladius Toro – Rated 96[…]
Diab Ellan recently collaborated with Blackbird Cigars to blend and produce a new line of cigars known as the Blackbird Diab Ellan Exclusive. The collaborative project produced 3 different blends – Connecticut, Maduro, and Habano. Each blend is expressed in 3 different vitolas – Magnum, Torpedo, and Toro – each packaged in 20-count boxes with Read more about Cigar Review: Blackbird Diab Ellan Exclusive Connecticut Magnum – Rated 95[…]
Today I take a look at a new release from D. Ellan Cigars. The Trai Dora Madura, released in 2025, is a line extension to the company’s famed Trai Dora line. The blend is described by the company as: The blend is expressed in 4 different vitolas: Each vitola comes packaged in 20-count boxes and Read more about Cigar Review: D. Ellan Cigars Trai Dora Salomon – Rated 91[…]
Back in mid 2024, Davidoff brought back the acclaimed Maduro to the market after an 8 year hiatus. The original was introduced to the market in 2008 but was discontinued in 2016. Speed up the film to 2024, and Davidoff tweaked the blend and reintroduced the cigar at the Procigar festival in the Dominican Republic Read more about Cigar Review: Davidoff Maduro Toro- Rated 95[…]
At this 2024 PCA Trade Show, Artista Cigars rolled out their latest addition to their famed David Ortiz line of cigars. The HOF, which stands for Hall of Fame, is the latest release in the Ortiz Series and honors Ortiz’ induction to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2022. Some Hall of Fame stats: Read more about Cigar Review: Artista Cigars HOF by David Ortiz Toro – Rated 91[…]
Introduced this year, Don Emmanuel Cigars is the brain child of Don Emmanuel and his Master Blender Eladio Diaz who boasts over 60 years of experience in the tobacco industry, dedicating 40 of thoseyears to Davidoff until 2021. The company Website notes: With two decades of experience in the world of cigars, Don Emmanuel’s journey Read more about Cigar Review: Don Emmanuel Cigars ANUNNAKI ANU Toro – Rated 91[…]
It has been over 30 years since Litto Gomez founded La Flor Dominicana in 1994. I can honestly say, both Litto and I were young men back in the 20th century and some of you reading this may have been infants or not even born yet. But time does fly by and with that time Read more about Cigar Review: LFD Suave Grand Maduro No. 6 (BP Torpedo) – Rated 95[…]
Today I would like to offer review of new cigar from a new cigar company – Liars Bench Cigar Co – The Optimist. The company was founded in 2023. They have a decent retail presence in the state of Georgia. Talking about his inaugural release – The Optimist – Liars Bench Cigars founder, Tyler Deady Read more about Cigar Review: Liars Bench Cigar Co – The Optimist – Rated 91[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Today I would like to present my review of one of three new cigar introductions from Tabacalera Caballeros. Known as the Papolo, it is a limited-edition cigar that pays tribute to family legacy. Tabacalera Caballeros Co-owner, Christian Quintana explained the meaning behind the name Papolo: “The PAPOLO Cigar is a unique creation that honors Cayetano Read more about Cigar Review: Tabacalera Caballeros Papolo – Rated 95[…]