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[…]
When speaking about ultra-premium cigars, the name Montecristo may come into the conversation. This year, Altadis S.A. teamed up with A.J. Fernandez to create the Montecristo M. The story of this cigar rests in the 20-year-old wrapper leaf. The Connecticut seed Ecuadorian leaf utilized for this project was cultivated and brought to life through the Read more about Cigar Review: Montecristo M Torpedo – Rated 96[…]
The newest addition to the Drew Estate portfolio is the Blackened “S84 Shade To Black”. The name “84” is a nod to Metallica’s 2nd album, Ride the Lightning, which was released in 1984. The “S” represents Shade. The name “Shade to Black” is an obvious nod to the song Fade to Black on that second album which Read more about Cigar Review: Drew Estate BLACKENED S84 Shade To Black Toro – Rated 95[…]
Well, this is it. I have completed my 2024 Monster Smash journey with today’s review of the Tatuaje Creature cigar. There was a point in time, Pete Johnson said he would only create 13 blends in the monster cigar collection but adding the Creature, now makes it 14. I must scratch my head for a Read more about Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cigars 2024 Monster Smash Collection Creature– Rated 88[…]
Back in August of 2024, My Father Cigars announced they started shipping their latest expansion of the company’s Limited Edition Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial series. This latest offering is called the Sucesor or in English the Successor. The extension includes two blends each in one vitola for the blend. There is a Sumatra blend and Read more about Cigar Review – Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Sucesor LE 2024 Habano Torpedo – Rated 97[…]
Who is ready for a wedding? OK, I just reviewed Chucks bride Tiff yesterday and oh!! …she scored high. Today, I shift to the other bride. The bride of Frank, simply known as the Bride. It is a homage to the 1935 classic film “The bride of Frankenstein” directed by James Whale and starring Boris Karloff as the Monster and Colin Clive as Read more about Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cigars 2024 Monster Smash Collection Bride– Rated 94[…]
Ok, we just talked about the child monster Chuck now it is time to review the Bride of Chuck – Tiff. In the iconic series, Tiffany Valentine (also known as “The Bride of Chucky“) is a murderous doll and the secondary antagonist in the Child’s Play horror film series. Tiff is the 12th release of the monster series from Tatuaje Read more about Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cigars 2024 Monster Smash Collection Tiff – Rated 97[…]
We have seen and experienced some big monsters during the 2024 Monster Smash journey and now it is time to experience a not so sweet child monster. The name is Chuck, short for Chucky – the 11th Monster in the series. Fun fact, Tatuaje Cigars released 2 monsters in 2019 – The Chuck and his Read more about Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cigars 2024 Monster Smash Collection Chuck – Rated 93[…]