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 ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo Size: 5.5 x 52 Belicoso Fino Strength: Medium/Full Price: $19.00 My sticks have had 3 months of naked humidor time…plus 5 years of box time. BACKGROUND: Cigars were released in… 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 ›
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Mexican San Andres (Barrel Aged) Filler: Undisclosed (5 Different Leaves) Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 A close friend sent me the cigars. They have had several months of humidor time. BACKGROUND: Sanjay… Read More ›
Wrapper: Candela, Dominican Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 7 x 64 Salomon Strength: Medium Price: $35.80 My stick has nearly a year of naked humidor time. No idea what is ahead of me other than a very long review…. Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Criollo Sungrown Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa C98 Filler: 3 Different Nicaraguan Visos, Dominican Republic C98 Hybrid Ligero, US Connecticut River Valley Broadleaf Ligero Size: 5.625 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $17.99 My cigars have had a… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Binder: Honduran Filler: Honduran Size: 6 x 54 Toro Figurado Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 BACKGROUND: Only 225 boxes of 10 sticks were released. The cigar is also called a Pregnant Toro. From Caldwell Cigars: “Caldwell’s Crafted and… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $11.00 My cigars have been sunbathing naked on the beach of Lake Michigan for 3 months. BACKGROUND: Released August 2022 From Luxury Cigar Club: “Luxury Cigar… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo 2006 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $10.90 My sticks have had nearly two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Factory: Agricola Ganadera Norteña S.A. Releases July 2022 Regular Production From… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 48 Corona Gorda Strength: Full Price: $12.50 My cigars have been marinating naked in my humidor for over 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Foundation Cigars: “The Heart Land of the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Honduran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Honduran. Nicaraguan Size: 6.25 x 52 Torpedo Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.37 My cigars have had 2 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Plasencia Cigars: “Plasencia Cosecha 146 is an exclusive blend of tobacco from… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5.75 x 54 Robusto Extra Strength: Medium Price: $18.50 The cigar has gotten two months of naked humidor time. I only found a few reviews. Nobody went nuts. Everyone was polite. As… Read More ›
Wrapper: Dominican Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Length: 6.5 x 48 Belicoso Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 My cigars have been naked in my humidor for 2 months. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Warped Cigars owner, Kyle Gellis, credits his… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dual Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 (Jalapa & Estelí) Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo Size: 5.25 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $11.50 My cigars have had only 1-1/2 months of naked humi time. Clearly, a spoiler alert. BACKGROUND:… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Rosado Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 (aged six years) & Corojo ‘99 Size: 4.5 x 48 (Box Pressed) Strength: Medium/Full Price: $8.00 My cigars have been streaking naked across the quad at Marquette for… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4 x 60 Strength: Medium Price: $10.00 These cigars have been sitting naked in my humidor for 5 months. You cannot buy this cigar as only a small amount was… 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: Ecuadorian Habano ‘92 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 50 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $8.50 My cigars have been lying naked in my humidor for 4 months. Original release was October 2022. Therefore, the cigar has had an… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘98 Size: 7 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $17.17 My cigars have had 3 months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “This is the… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $12.63 The cigars have laid nude in my humidor for 3 months. BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Artesano Del Tobacco is renowned for their… Read More ›
Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Size: 5.25 x 55 Strength: Medium Price: $30.00 My stick has had 3 months of naked humidor time. Funny thing about my cigar. Instead of the name, JURE…it says JURA. I spoke to Andrew… Read More ›
Wrapper: U.S.A. Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Brazilian Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.99 (When released) This cigar has had substantial humidor time. Should be interesting to see how it fared over the last 3… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Nicaraguan, USA Size: 7 x 40 Lancero Strength: Medium Price: $13.00 This cigar has one month of naked humi time. I received this cigar in the Luxury Cigar Club Palladium Subscription box of 5… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ’99 (Rosado) Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo ‘99 Filler: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99, Corojo 2012, Criollo ‘98 Size: 5 x 54 Robusto Strength: Medium-Full Price: $13.90 My cigars have been laying naked in my humidor for two months. Release: 2,000… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 4.75 x 60 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $30.00 These cigars were released in March of 2022. Number of Cigars Released: Unknown BACKGROUND: From Luxury Cigar Club: “Available in both sun-grown natural and maduro wrapper,… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.99 My sticks have been on a nude beach in downtown Milwaukee for 3-1/2 months. The sticks were released in February 2023. Only 2750… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Hybrid Criollo Ligero (Aged 5 Years), Nicaraguan Corojo ’98, Nicaraguan Criollo’ 99, & Wisconsin Comstock Size: 6 x 48 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: Originally $15.90 in 2019. You can’t buy them… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Medio Tiempo Size: 5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $14.20 BACKGROUND: Released August 2022 Regular production Factory: Tabacalera William Ventura Aging: Raw tobacco between 4-5 years, rolled cigars 4-5 months THE… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Size: 7,5 x 38 Lancero Strength: Medium/Full Price: $11.95 My sticks have had a bit over 3 months of lazing about naked in my humidor. Once again, it is déjà vu all… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Costa Rican Filler: Costa Rican Size: 4.75 x 52 Petit Robusto Strength: Medium Price: $25.00 My sticks have had two months of naked humidor time. BACKGROUND: Released in May 2022. Jeremy Casdagli has not disclosed the number… Read More ›
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo ‘99 Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí & Jalapa Size: 4.75 x 60 Perfecto Strength: Medium/Full Price: $15.00 This cigar has had 2 years 8 months of humidor time. BACKGROUND: These cigars were released in September… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian HVA Binder: Peruvian Pelo de Oro Filler: Caribbean & Central American Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $16.00 The cigars have been sitting unclothed in my humidor for nearly two months. BACKGROUND: Blend designed by Felipe… Read More ›
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.125 8 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $12.00 I’ve kept this cigar naked, against its will, in my humidor for two months. BACKGROUND: Not much info on this cigar other… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatran Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan, Peruvian Size: 6.125 x 48 Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.50 My cigars have laid nude with their genitals exposed in my humidor for 7 weeks. I’ve ridiculed the cigars for their Hollywood… Read More ›
Wrapper: Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Corojo, HVA, Dominican Piloto Size: 5.5 x 46 Corona Gorda Strength: Medium/Full Price: $13.00 I’ve had these cigars running wild and naked in my humidor for 6 weeks. Another limited production that I feel… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado HVA Binder: Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 6.5 x 42 Lonsdale Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $9.99 My cigars have spent one month naked in my humidor. I believe this is a regular production cigar. BACKGROUND: Released March… 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: Brazilian Binder: Dominican Hybrid of Cuban-seed Pelo de Oro and Connecticut-seed Filler: Dominican Piloto Cuban-seed, Honduran Jamastran, La Entrada & Olancho San Agustin, Nicaraguan Estelí (Viso and Ligero) Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $129.99 I’ve had… Read More ›
Wrapper: Ecuadoran Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Brazilian Bragança, Colombian, Dominican Size: 6 x 52 Toro Strength: Medium/Full Price: $14.99 I’ve had my cigars lying nude in my humidor for 3 months. Even though this was an extremely limited release, there… Read More ›
