Today I offer a review of the second in the series of the Crowned Heads Coroneta line. The line was introduced this year and is based on two different blends, each manufactured at two different factories. In the press release about this project, Crowned Heads co-founder, Jon Huber commented: “The concept of simultaneously introducing one Read more about Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Coroneta Habano Earl – Rated 95[…]
The Cigar Clowns recently dropped their latest release, the Rodeo Clown. The name is a bit of an homage to the cigar blender and maker of this one – Antonio Barrios (Tony) owner of Stallone Cigars, known for his love of horses. The Rodeo Clown is the culmination of over 2 years of blending and Read more about Cigar Review: Cigar Clowns Rodeo Clown Toro – Rated 93[…]
Introduced at this year’s PCA Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV – the Espinosa Premium Cigars La Bomba Warhead X is the 10th incarnation of the acclaimed line from the company. Hector Alfonso noted in a press release: “It’s one of several new limited cigars we are releasing at the show, but I must admit Read more about Cigar Review: Espinosa Premium Cigars La Bomba Warhead X – Rated 94[…]
Introduced to the market in early 2024, the Luciano Cigars UNDERRATED cigar is an homage to Basketball legend – Ron Harper. This is not just a celebrity cigar, but rather a cigar that was blended in collaboration with Harper himself. “Underrated” cigars and Harper’s collaboration is a testament to the beauty of discovery and the Read more about Cigar Review: Luciano Cigars UNDERRATED Toro Especial – Rated 92[…]
Today I offer yet another review of the Croatian Mafia Cigars lineup of cigars. This time it is the Capo blend. The name comes from a key leadership position in the Mafia hierarchy. The Capo is informally referred to as “captain”, “skipper” or “lieutenant”. A capo is a “made member” of a crime family who heads a Read more about Cigar Review: Croatian Mafia Cigars Capo – Rated 89[…]
Black Works Studio has announced the release of NBK Hogshead as a Hogshead Cigar Lounge exclusive, handcrafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Estelí, Nicaragua. The NBK Hogshead is made in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Hogshead Cigar Lounge. These cigars will be featured August 10th at a Black Label Trading Co. event at Hogshead Read more about Cigar News: Black Works Studio Releases the NBK Hogshead Lounge Exclusive[…]
My Father Cigars, acquired the famed Fonseca brand from the Quesada cigar family in 2019. Once acquired, My Father Cigars made the decision to revamp the blend along with the branding of Fonseca for a 2020 release. The brand itself, is over 100 years old, originally founded by Don Francisco Fonseca in the 1890’s in Cuba. The original My Read more about Cigar Review: My Father Cigars Fonseca Edition MX Toro Grande – Rated 96[…]
Following the remarkable success of the “Underrated” cigar line, Luciano Cigars is thrilled to announce the launch of a new size: “Summer Breeze,” a Gordo 6 x 60. This addition continues the tradition of excellence and innovation that cigar aficionados have come to expect from Luciano Cigars. The “Summer Breeze” encapsulates the full expression of Read more about Cigar News: Luciano Cigars Extends Underrated Cigars with “Summer Breeze”[…]
The Diesel Vintage Series Natural debuted in March 2024 as a five-cigar collection, handcrafted at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez in Estelí, Nicaragua and developed in collaboration between AJ Fernandez and Justin Andrews. In the press release, Justin Andrews said: “For Diesel Series Natural, AJ and I took the opportunity to highlight the aged tobacco in the Read more about Cigar Review: Diesel Vintage Series Natural Robusto Gordo – Rated 93[…]
Today I take a look at another offering from the Croatian Mafia Cigars company owned by Todd Pribanic of both Croatian and Hungarian Ancestry with ties to the Cigar Regions of Northern Nicaragua. This cigar climbs the hierarchy of the organized crime ladder and is called the BOSS. The Croatian Mafia Cigars Boss is expressed Read more about Cigar Review: Croatian Mafia Cigars Boss Toro – Rated 90[…]
Today, I would like to introduce you to a new cigar line that came across my desk – Croatian Mafia Cigars. The brand is the brainchild of Todd Michael Pribanic. An interesting name for a cigar company when you consider the actual Croatian mafia is one of the leading Criminal Organizations in Eastern Europe and Read more about Cigar Review: Croatian 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[…]