Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Corojo 2012 Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Criollo & Corojo (1996, 1998, 2006) Size: 7.25 x 54 Double Corona Strength: Full Price: $14.00-$20.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. Plus,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican, Honduran Size: 5.5 x 50 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $25.00 My cigars have had 4 months of naked humidor time. But also, 18 months of box time as they were released in November… Read More ›
All photos courtesy of Highclere Castle Gin. Celebrating the 100th Year Anniversary of the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, Highclere Castle Gin is releasing a revolutionary blend of gin as well as another killer cigar made in conjunction… Read More ›
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Habano Binder: Ecuadorian Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 3.5 x 50 Petit Robusto Strength: Full Price: $7.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. The Robusto was Cigar Aficionado’s 2020… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Rosado (Jalapa) Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí – La Joya), Nicaraguan (Jalapa – Cofradía), Nicaraguan (Condega) Size: 6.5 x 28 x 52 Figurado Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.67 My cigars have had nearly… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.26 My sticks have had 3-1/2 months of naked humidor time. There is so much erroneous information out there that I’m not going to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Dominican: San Vicente Seco, Hybrid 192 Viso (Aged 14 years) Size: 6.625 x 50 Double Tapered Diadema Strength: Medium Price: $18.00 My cigars have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Filler: Ecuadorian, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $9.00 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. THE WHOLE MEGILLAH: I thought this would be a good time to… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Habana Jalapa Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí, Ometepe) Size: 5 x 48 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $18.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Atlantic Cigar Co.: “Inspired by the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Full Price: $13.00 I’ve had my sticks laying prostrate naked in the sand for two months. There is zero background information. It is a limited release as… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 (Still available online) I’ve had my cigars marinating naked for 3 months. Plus, they received 16 months of box time as the cigar debuted at… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed (five different fillers) Size: 7.5 x 50 Double Corona/Robusto Extra/Big Motha’ Strength: Medium/Full Price: $44.00 I have had my cigars resting naked for two months. There is no information about the aging of the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Candela, Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Cameroon Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 56 Extra Fatty Boy Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: Unavailable My cigars have had a few months of naked humidor time plus 5 years of box time. This… Read More ›
I am so happy to welcome Casdagli Cigars as a sponsor on this glorious day of August 1, 2023. I have been a shameless fanboy of first Bespoke, and then Casdagli, since 2016. I have reviewed more than two dozen… Read More ›
From Luxury Cigar Club: The Palladium subscription is the latest addition to the Luxury Cigar Club memberships and is nearly identical to the Platinum subscription. As a Palladium member you will receive 5 cigars monthly, and occasional freebies and surprises…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Criollo’ 98, Jalapa Medio Tiempo Size: 5.5 x 42 Corona Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.00 I’ve had my sticks marinating naked for 9 weeks. BACKGROUND: Released June 2023 500… Read More ›
At the end of my head cold, but too soon to provide a responsible palate result. I thought I’d remind you of a very good, reasonably priced cigar. I first published this review January 2020. Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca Binder: Nicaraguan… Read More ›
I am re-posting a review of this fine, fine cigar. It is part of the new Katman Special Sampler sold by Luxury Cigar Club. Wrapper: Corojo Maduro (10 Years Aged) Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Dominican Piloto Cubano Ligero, Nicaraguan Ligero,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $22.00 These cigars were released in June 2022. There are four sizes that range in price from $22-$30 each. Only 750 boxes of 25 four sizes… Read More ›
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf USA Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan, Pennsylvania Size: 5.5 x 50 Corona Gorda Box Pressed Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 This cigar has had two months of naked humidor time. I’m trusting my luck that this should be… Read More ›
