Sometimes, premium cigar brands move manufacturing from one factory to another for a variety of reasons. But in most all cases the move is one that makes sense for the brand owner. So is the case for Bella Dama Cigars, a small woman owned premium cigar that I have talked about for a couple of Read more about Cigar Review: Bella Dama Cigars King Toro – Rated 96[…]
Until 2018, Andrius Petrucenia had never even smoked a hand rolled cigar. Now he lives in Estelí, Nicaragua, and runs/co-owns the company making them. Back in 2018, the then five-star hotel concierge allowed himself to be reluctantly persuaded to attend a London cigar tasting which changed his life. Andrius, from his base in the cigar-making Read more about Cigar Review: Every Day Is Cigar Day Silver Line Lancero – Rated 94[…]
Aganorsa Leaf announced the 20th anniversary JFR (Just For Retailers) cigar earlier this year and started shipping them to retailers at the end of May 2025. The JFR line the company’s most popular brand in their portfolio. The JFR line has been known for its large ring gauges and wallet friendly price points for the Read more about Cigar Review – Aganorsa Leaf JFR 20 Years Toro – Rated 85[…]
Established in 2024, HoneyBee Cigars was founded by Brianna Chiuchiolo. Her father owned a cigar shop when she was growing up. The experience and memory of being around the aromas of tobacco drove her to establish a legacy cigar brand that honors her family’s past and those who put it all in to build a Read more about Cigar Review: Honeybee Cigars – G’s Flying Bees Perfecto – Rated 89[…]
Today I offer another review of a Kiki Momo Cigar. Known as the Gordo Designer 1, or simply the KFC102. This cigar is part of the company’s designer series, as you see in the photos. Keith Moskowitz, Founder of Kiki Momo Cigars notes: “As a young boy of twelve In the early 1970’s , my Read more about Cigar Review: Kiki Momo Gordo Designer 1 – Rated 92[…]
Black Label Trading Company announced this year, the release of a new blend – the Eletto. James Brown, creator of Black Label Trading Co. and partner at Fabrica Oveja Negra stated: “Eletto or “Chosen One” is just as the name implies. I chose this cigar to be a tribute to celebrate the 10yr anniversary of Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Eletto Short Robusto – Rated 94[…]
The HVC La Rosa 520 line was launched in 2015. HVC Founder and CEO Reinier Lorenzo notes that the name is a homage to his previous address in Havana, Cuba. Now 10 years into the La Rosa 520 journey he has released the 10th Anniversary. Reinier Lorenzo notes: The blend is expressed in two vitolas each Read more about Cigar Review: HVC La Rosa 520 10th Anniversary Magnificos – Rated 93[…]
Villiger Cigars added an extension to their 1888 line this year, with the introduction of the Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva Box Pressed Toro. The company notes that the Gran Reserva has an added year of aging to it which they say enhances the blends balance and complexity. They also note that the leaf used in Read more about Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva Box Pressed Toro – Rated 95[…]
Back in 2018, when Ryan Frank Rodriquez formed the Left Hand Cigar Co. they introduced a cigar known as the Blurred Lines. Now in 2025, they have tweaked the blend and will be showcasing the new Blurred Lines at this years PCA Trade Show in New Orleans. The main difference between the original and the Read more about Cigar Review: Left Hand Cigar Blurred Lines – Rated 97[…]
The latest release from Black Label Trading Co. has hit the market. Known as the Super Deluxe, it is handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The company notes that this is only the second release of this blend which was originally launched back in 2020. In a press release, James Brown – Creator Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Super Deluxe Petite Corona – Rated 96[…]
Today I offer my last of the 5-part series of reviews of Croation Mafia Cigars. This review focuses on the largest of the vitolas in the company’s portfolio, the Soldier, a (7.25 x 57) Salomon that is hand crafted at Tabacalera Pichardo in Estelí, Nicaragua. The factory is owned by 4th Generation Cuban Cigar Grower, Read more about Cigar Review: Croation Mafia Cigars the Soldier – Rated 95[…]
Today, I offer yet another review of the Croatian Mafia Cigars, this time it is their Consigliere. Keeping with the theme of the Mafia hierarchy, the Consigliere is a member of a Mafia family who serves as an adviser to the leader and resolves disputes within the family. The Consigliere blend is described as: The Read more about Cigar Review: Croatian Mafia Cigars Consigliere – Rated 94[…]
Back in May of 2024, Alec Bradley announced the launch of Safe Keepings, a new brand that will feature blends made according to recipes recorded in the Alec Bradley founder’s blend book. Alec Bradley brand ambassador Bradley Rubin explained, “When we felt the time was right, we opened the blend book and started to do a Read more about Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Safe Keepings Robusto – Rated 90[…]
Ryan Frank Rodriguez, owner of Ohana Cigars and Lefthand cigars, released his latest creation to the market in December of this year. Known as the High Maka Maka it is one of the more expensive cigars in the company’s portfolio. With a MSRP of $15.99, Ryan chose the Hawaiian name High Maka Maka which translates Read more about Cigar Review: Lefthand Cigars High Maka Maka – Rated 95[…]