Today, I would like to introduce you to a new cigar line that came across my desk – Croation Mafia Cigars. The brand is the brainchild of Todd Michael Pribanic. An interesting name for a cigar company when you consider the actual Croation mafia is one of the leading Criminal Organizations in Eastern Europe and Read more about Cigar Review: Croation Mafia Cigars Under Boss – Rated 91[…]
Back in 2016, Padrón debuted a special pair of birthday blends to celebrate José O. Padrón’s 89th birthday. Known as the Padrón Black PB97, it was offered in a natural and maduro varietal. The (6 x 46) Corona Gorda was released as a Smoke Inn exclusive. It never became a full production cigar though. Seven years Read more about Cigar Review: Padrón PB97 Maduro Torpedo – Rated 91[…]
Nicholas Fusco, the dynamic young owner of El Mago Cigars, made his mission known at this year’s PCA trade show. As noted by Nicholas, the El Mago brand is dedicated to his grandparents who endured many obstacles throughout their lives. Today we look at the El Mago Triunfante Connecticut, a cigar blend that salutes his Read more about Cigar Review: El Mago Triunfante Toro – Rated 95[…]
Today I offer a review of the Enébes Tabac Malay Toro. The name is a homage to Malaysia specifically the Sumatra wrapper that is used, albeit it is an Ecuadorian Sumatra vs a true Indonesian but the reference makes sense. The full blend of the Enébes Tabac Malay is described as: The Enébes Tabac Malay is expressed in Read more about Cigar Review: Enébes Tabac Malay Toro – Rated 94[…]
Lina and John Remer recently introduced a new cigar known as the Devil in Disguise. This is their first collaborated cigar since their whirlwind wedding in Last Vegas. The couple noted that there are some similarities to their previous offerings (La Linas, J and F Trains) and this cigar offers a medium to bold profile Read more about Cigar Review: Johnny Smokes Uncut – Devil in Disguise Toro – Rated 95[…]
As part of the Italian Collection by Fratello Cigars, the Arlequin was inspired by a 16th century Italian theater and Venetian carnival character. The Arlequin blend was introduced to the market back in 2019 as a round cigar and then in a box pressed format in 2020. In 2023, the company added a box pressed Corona Read more about Cigar Review: Fratello Cigars Arlequin Corona – Rated 94[…]
In 2023, Foundation Cigars released a pair of cigars that they declared ‘embody the commitment to excellence and artistry that define Foundation Cigar Company’. The cigars are known as the “Charter Oak Pegnataro and Pasquale”. The names are a homage to the unwavering spirit and timeless wisdom passed down by his grandfathers. Nicholas Melillo, Founder Read more about Cigar Review: Charter Oak CT Broadleaf Pasquale – Rated 96[…]
2023 was a pivotal year for Karen Berger. She rebranded her company from “K” by Karen Berger to Karen Berger Cigars. She also launched a value cigar named the Tailgate. The boxes for these cigars are designed to look like a classic truck, and the tailgate section of the box opens downwards in order to Read more about Cigar Review: The Tailgate Toro by Karen Berger – Rated 92[…]
At this years PCA Trade Show, Powstanie Cigars announced the release of a new size for its Connecticut blend: the Corona Gorda. The new vitola, named “Justice”, is a tribute to the middle child of Mike Szczepankiewicz, the co-owner and master blender of Powstanie Cigars. The cigar was originally blended over 9 years ago for the birth Read more about Cigar Review: Powstanie Justice Corona Gorda – Rated 95[…]
Mass Premium Cigars is a new Boutique Cigar company that offers cigars that are carefully handcrafted with precision with premium long filler tobacco from Estelí Nicaragua. Each vitola in the company’s portfolio represents its own unique blends and flavor. The company name is derived from the owner – Massimo (Mass) Eramo, who I met at Read more about Cigar Review: Mass Premium Series No. 2 Maduro Box Press – Rated 92[…]
Back in 2022, at the PCA Trade show, Illusione Cigars announced a new core line – the Original Documents Habano. The line started to show up at retailer in 2023. The Habano is now the 5th blend in the Illusione Original Documents portfolio. For this new line, the company did what many companies have done Read more about Cigar Review: Illusione Original Documents Habano Gordo – Rated 91[…]
The Brothers Fakih (Billy and Gus of Artesano Del Tobacco), in collaboration with A.J. Fernandez, unveiled 2 new extensions to their famed Viva La Vida line of cigars at this year’s PCA trade show. These new vitolas are celebrating the 5th anniversary of the blend: For this new full production release, the team changed the Read more about Cigar Review: Viva La Vida 5th Anniversary Jester Flat Round Belicoso – Rated 95[…]
Black Label Trading Co (BLTC) introduced what they describe as their boldest blend to date at this year’s Premium Cigar Association (PCA) trade show. The new Limited Release, ORTHODOX, hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua has started to ship to retailers this week and it is one you want to get your Read more about Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Orthodox Toro – Rated 96[…]
Don Chico is a blend created in memory of Francisco Barreda, well-known as Don Chico. He was a tobacco grower in Nicaragua. He passed away 7 years ago. The cigars were blended by Oscar Barreda his grandson, this cigar holds a profound significance for the family. It is a symbol of their Nicaraguan roots. The Read more about Cigar Review: Barreda Cigars Don Chico Maduro Premium Nicaragua Robusto – Rated 94[…]