Cigar Review: My Father Cigars Fonseca Edition MX Toro Grande – Rated 96

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[…]

Cigar News: Luciano Cigars Extends Underrated Cigars with “Summer Breeze”

Posted on August 1, 2024 by bostonjimmie

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”[…]

Cigar Review: Diesel Vintage Series Natural Robusto Gordo – Rated 93

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[…]

Cigar Review: Croatian Mafia Cigars Boss Toro – Rated 90

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[…]

Cigar Review: Croatian Mafia Cigars Under Boss – Rated 91

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[…]

Cigar Review: Padrón PB97 Maduro Torpedo – 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[…]

Cigar Review: El Mago Triunfante Toro – Rated 95

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[…]

Cigar Review: Enébes Tabac Malay Toro – Rated 94

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[…]

Cigar Review: Johnny Smokes Uncut – Devil in Disguise Toro – Rated 95

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[…]

Cigar Review: Fratello Cigars Arlequin Corona – Rated 94

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[…]

Cigar Review: Charter Oak CT Broadleaf Pasquale – Rated 96

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[…]

Cigar Review: The Tailgate Toro by Karen Berger – Rated 92

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[…]

Cigar Review: Powstanie Justice Corona Gorda – Rated 95

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[…]

Cigar Review: Mass Premium Series No. 2 Maduro Box Press – Rated 92

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[…]