Tag: Nicaraguan Cigars

Cigar Review: TDN Tobacco Co. Doña Mary Reserva Familiar Box Pressed Gran Robusto – Rated 92

Family and tradition have long been at the heart of premium cigar making, where many of today’s most respected blends are inspired by the people whose passion helped shape generations of tobacco craftsmanship. The Doña Mary Reserva Familiar from TDN Tobacco Co. embraces that philosophy, paying tribute to an extraordinary woman whose quiet strength and Read more about Cigar Review: TDN Tobacco Co. Doña Mary Reserva Familiar Box Pressed Gran Robusto – Rated 92[…]

Cigar Review: TDN Tobacco Company El Jornalero Robusto – Rated 89

A Tribute to the Hands Behind Every Premium Cigar Every premium cigar begins long before the roller applies the cap or the smoker clips the head. It starts in the tobacco fields, where countless laborers nurture the crop from seed to harvest. TDN Tobacco Company’s El Jornalero—Spanish for The Day Laborer—is a tribute to those Read more about Cigar Review: TDN Tobacco Company El Jornalero Robusto – Rated 89[…]

Cigar Review: ATL Cigars La Carrousel 1960 Gran Toro – Rated 95

ATL Cigars continues its mission of celebrating Atlanta’s rich cultural heritage with the La Carrousel-1960, a cigar inspired by the famed La Carrousel jazz club that operated within Atlanta’s historic Paschal’s Motor Hotel during the Civil Rights era. The venue welcomed legendary musicians while serving as a gathering place for community leaders, making it an Read more about Cigar Review: ATL Cigars La Carrousel 1960 Gran Toro – Rated 95[…]

Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Boondock Robusto – Rated 90

For the first time since 2019, Black Works Studio Boondock is shipping to stores. The highly requested limited release from Black Label Trading Co. returns under its Black Works Studio sub-brand, bringing back the same beloved blend with the addition of a new vitola for 2026. The 2026 lineup includes three vitolas. Both return from prior releases and are Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Boondock Robusto – Rated 90[…]

Cigar Review: Grouchy Monkey Cigar Co. Jungleland Habano BP Toro – Rated 93

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[…]

Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Kintsugi Wabi Sabi Toro – Rated 93

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[…]