Today I would like to offer my review of the newest cigar to come out of Don Doroteo cigars. If you recall from previous reviews, Don Doroteo entered the market back in 2020 at the PCA Trade Trade show. This year the company introduced their latest craft, Don Doroteo El Alcalde 15 Años Torpedo. If Read more about Cigar Review: Don Doroteo El Alcalde 15 Años Belicoso – Rated 96[…]
The battle began back in 2022 with the release of Barbarroja’s Invasion and the first cigar in the second chapter of the ADV story. of world explorers. Now they team has released the Blue Eyed Jack’s Revenge which they exclaimed: “Arrr, gather ‘round, ye scallywags, fer the tale be gettin’ thicker than molasses on a Read more about Cigar Review: ADV & McKay Cigars Blue Eyed Jack’s Revenge Toro – Rated 97[…]
Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. launched in 2019 with an extensive line of artfully craft cigars that demonstrate both the blending and construction of appealing cigars that distinguish the company’s line from the many other cigars on a humidor shelf. One of the inaugural blends the company introduced to the market was the U.S.I.R., an acronym Read more about Cigar Review – Jake Wyatt Cigar Co. U.S.I.R. Belicoso – Rated 92[…]
I recently received the soon to be released latest creation from the mind of Aaron Paoletta and his LaVega Cigars brand. The new release takes Aaron into a space which normally would shy away from – Connecticut wrapped cigars. Known as the LaVega No. 40, the new release is a celebration of Aaron’s 40 years Read more about Cigar Review: LaVega Cigars No. 40 Toro- Rated 93[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Fortaleza Y Libra Cigars expanded their portfolio of blends this year with the introduction of the bold Intimidador and a new company name and logo due to a possible infringement in the name where they were informed the word “Fuerte” could not be used so they changed it to Fortaleza. I don’t know who thinks Read more about Cigar Review: Fortaleza Y Libra Cigars Intimidador Corona – Rated 93[…]
Introduced at this years TPE, the Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio. The cigar is the counterpart to the original Cuevas Mandarria launched in 2019, which used an Habano wrapper and Olor binder and are made at the company’s Dominican Factory – Tabacalera Las Lavas S.R.L. The new Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas La Mandarria Oscuro – Rated 95[…]
Today I take a look at the third in the three-part series from LaVega Cigars. This time it is the LaVega Cigars “IL Terzo” which means “the third”. For this blend, Aaron Paoletta, Owner of LaVega Cigar Co., went with a medium blend described as: They are expressed in 2 vitolas, each packaged in 20-count bundles. It should be Read more about Cigar Review: La Vega IL Terzo Robusto – Rated 90[…]
Late in 2023, Jake Wyatt Cigars announced they started to ship their newest blend – the Jake Wyatt Maverick. Named after son of co-founder Gerard Abajian, the Maverick toro debuted at the 2023 TPE and at the 2023 PCA the company showcased two more vitolas of the bold new blend. The blend of the J.W. Read more about Cigar Review: Jake Wyatt Maverick Robusto – Rated 96[…]
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[…]
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[…]