Celebrity-branded cigars can sometimes be little more than a familiar blend wrapped in a famous name. The V3RSA VII from Kingmakers Cigars takes a somewhat different approach. The cigar was developed in collaboration with NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and is intended to reflect not only his career but also the evolution of his life beyond Read more about Cigar Review: V3RSA VII by Kingmakers Cigars – Rated 92[…]
Powstanie Cigars expanded its core portfolio in 2026 with the introduction of the Powstanie Sumatra, a box-pressed line that debuted at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans. Produced for Pospiech Cigars at the Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, the Powstanie Sumatra adds an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed wrapper Read more about Cigar Review: Powstanie Sumatra Box Pressed Gran Toro – Rated 90[…]
Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) has never been a brand afraid to push the boundaries of cigar design, and its latest limited-edition release, the Culture Vulture, certainly continues that philosophy. Handcrafted at Fábrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua, the Culture Vulture was announced in September 2026 and began shipping to select retailers later that month. Read more about Cigar Review: Black Works Studio Culture Vulture Robusto – Rated 95[…]
Segovias de Estelí is a Nicaraguan cigar brand with roots in Antigua Estelí and the work of Art Garcia. Produced at Tabacalera Segovias de Estelí S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua, the portfolio includes a number of blends designed around Nicaraguan tobacco and distinctive wrapper selections. For today’s review, I turn my attention to the Segovias de Read more about Cigar Review: Segovias de Estelí Oscuro Robusto – Rated 89[…]
There is something about a well-constructed barber-pole cigar that immediately grabs your attention. The contrasting wrapper leaf make a statement before the cigar is ever cut or lit, but ultimately the presentation has to be backed up by the smoking experience. Today I am taking a look at the Mass Premium Cigars Series No. 2 Read more about Cigar Review: Mass Premium Cigars Series No. 2 – The Barber Pole – Rated 92[…]
Twenty years is a significant milestone for any cigar brand, and in 2026 Espinosa Premium Cigars celebrates two decades of the 601 line with the Espinosa 601 20th Anniversary Maduro. The commemorative release pays tribute to a brand that has been an important part of Erik Espinosa’s portfolio while offering a presentation and blend designed Read more about Cigar Review: 601 Blue Label 20th Anniversary Toro Grande L.E. – 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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Some of you may not know of the small boutique brand – Lord Baltimore Cigars. The company was originally founded in 2011, but was a Maryland exclusive until 2023, when the company decided to go national with the their distribution. With a number of blends in their portfolio, I would like to offer a review Read more about Cigar Review: Lord Baltimore Nicaragua Robusto – Rated 92[…]
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[…]
Casa Caraballo has released their newest cigar to market – the Casa Caraballo Spymaster Maduro Toro. The cigar features a 4-year aged Ecuadorian maduro wrapper. Expressed in a (6 x 54) toro it comes packaged in 10-count boxes and carries an MSRP of $14.00/cigar. Part of the cigar’s inspiration came from the 9/11 attacks on Read more about Cigar Review: Casa Caraballo Spymaster Maduro Toro – Rated 95[…]
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[…]