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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
In 2023, DBL Cigars celebrated their 10th anniversary in the cigar business with the grand opening of their new and expansive cigar factory in the Dominican Republic. As part of the celebration and expansion, DBL Cigars owner, Fransisco Almonte, made another bold move and launched a Nicaraguan Puro known as the DBL Nicaragua. The main Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars – DBL Nicaragua Toro – Rated 95[…]
Don Doroteo Cigars, was established in 2021 by Juan Lugo as an ode to his grandfather, tobacco farmer Doroteo Fermin Delgado and Dominican culture. The company’s inaugural cigar, Don Doroteo El Legado, garnered a 92 in a review I did back a year ago. Now the company has released two new blends in a new Read more about Cigar Review: Don Doroteo Salt of the Earth Piedra Viva Toro – Rated 96[…]
Blackbird Cigar Co. recently announced their newest blend that will be showcased at this year’s TPE. The new release is called “Superb” may seem like a break from the company’s past names that refer to different black birds. (crow, rook, cuco, etc), but to the contrary, it is named after the Greater Lophorina (Lophorina superba), which Read more about Cigar Review: Blackbird Cigar Co. Superb Robusto – Rated 96[…]
Back in December 2023, I introduced you to a new brand that came across my desk, Notre Dame cigars. Today I would like to offer another review of the company’s recent blends known as the Notre Dame Cigars CEO Serie 1. The company describes this rich blend as: The Notre Dame Cigars CEO Serie 1 Read more about Cigar Review: Notre Dame Cigars CEO Serie 1 Figurado – Rated 94[…]
According to the Book of Mormon, Zarahemla was a large city located in the ancient Americas. If one looks at the guide to scriptures by the Church of Jesus Christ of Church of Latter-Day Saints, it is further explained that: “…Zarahemla refers to (1) a man who led Mulek’s colony, (2) a city named after Read more about Cigar Review: Apostate Cigars – The Zarahemla Toro – Rated 92[…]
Forged Cigar Co., a subsidiary of General Cigar Corp, distributed a number of new blends in 2023. One of those was the limited edition La Gloria Cubana (LGC) Corojo de Oro. This is the second hybrid leaf project released under La Gloria Cubana. The original hit the market in 2021 known as La Gloria Cubana Read more about Cigar Review: La Gloria Cubana Corojo de Oro Toro – Rated 86[…]
Francisco Almonte, owner of Dominican Big Leaguer (DBL) Cigars has been on a mission for almost 40 years. Having worked for and learned from the best in the industry including Litto Gomez, the man knows tobacco and ever since the founding of his company ten years ago, his dreams of growing into a larger name in the Read more about Cigar Review: DBL Cigars 10th Anniversary Oscuro Cameroon – Rated 96[…]
You may have noticed back in the summer I reviewed the “A Bronx Tale” cigar and it had some issues. I was not the only one that noted this and the team (Chazz Palminteri, Pauly DiSilvio, and Dean Parsons [Epic Cigars] took the feedback to heart and did the right thing. They made the decision Read more about Cigar Review: Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale Box Pressed Toro (Redo) – Rated 96[…]