Today, I would like to offer my review of the War Dogs Patriot Toro from the small, but growing premium cigar company – Haze Gray Cigars. I did an interview with the team back in 2025, which you can view here. The company’s website states: “At Haze Gray Cigars, we live by the motto “Vets Read more about Cigar Review: Haze Gray Cigars – War Dogs Patriot Toro – Rated 95[…]
Today I offer the next review in a series of Grouchy Monkey Cigar Co. cigar reviews. The small premium cigar company began its journey in the premium cigar market with the Jungleland Habano which is the focus of today’s review. The company notes: “The Jungleland Toro Habano Grouchy Monkey Cigar is a premium, handcrafted cigar that offers Read more about Cigar Review: Grouchy Monkey Cigar Co. Jungleland Habano BP Toro – Rated 93[…]
Today I would like to introduce you to a new, small, premium cigar company that has a most interesting name – The Grouchy Monkey Cigar Company. Now I will say this, when you get up in age like me, the terms “grouchy” and “old” go together more than I like to admit, so when I Read more about Cigar Review: Grouchy Monkey Cigar Company – The Shipwrecked Monkey – Rated 92[…]
Late in 2025, Alec Bradley Cigars released the latest rendition of their famed Kintsugi late last year. The company explains on their website: “Following in the footsteps of one of Alec Bradley’s most celebrated cigars, Wabi Sabi is the next chapter in the Kintsugi story. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in imperfection, Read more about Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Kintsugi Wabi Sabi Toro – Rated 93[…]
Today I would like to present a review of the latest release from Ohana Cigars known as the M13. The name is an homage to brand owner Ryan Frank Rodriguez’ grandma. Ryan called her mom. She has passed away. That’s where the 13 comes from. M is the 13th letter in the alphabet. Ryan noted Read more about Cigar Review: Ohana Cigars M13 10 Toro – Rated 94[…]
The year 2025 was a big year for Steve Saka and his Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust company. It ushered in a decade of premium cigar blending and production. The company announced 7 new product offerings in addition to the 2025 Year of the Duque, the Stillwell Star Holiday Y2025, and the Todos Las Dias Double Read more about Cigar Review: Sobremesa Solita “Red” – Rated 96[…]
Today I would like to introduce you to a new cigar brand that has come across my doorstep. The company is called Schöelen Cigars. The company’s website notes: “Samuel Schöelen, owner of Schöelen Cigars, has had a love affair with cigars for over 30 years. During his life he has had the opportunity to travel Read more about Cigar Review: The Schöelen Originell – Rated 97[…]
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[…]