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Essential Cigar Advisor Guide to Espinosa & 601 Cigars

From Cigar Advisor on January 05, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Reading Time: 43 minutes Constantly pushing the blending envelope, Espinosa Cigars have become some of the most intriguing smokes in the humidor. Here, the Cigar Advisors take you deep…

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #5: La Flor Dominicana Solis

From Cigar-Coop on January 04, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Are you ready for the next generation? Litto Gomez Jr's La Flor Dominicana Solis nails the number 5 Cigar of the Year on this year's Countdown.
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No. 13 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut

From Cigar Dojo on January 04, 2024 Posted in Reviews

For the past decade, Aganorsa Leaf’s Aniversario series had become an annual treat for the purist, with the company showing off custom-tuned blends/sizes out of their boutique-style factory in Miami.…

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No. 14 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Ferio Tego Summa

From Cigar Dojo on January 04, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Moving into the third year from Ferio Tego, cigar enthusiasts got a better feel as to what to expect from the company, with the Summa line debuting as their first…

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CigarAndPipes CO VERSUS 12

From CigarObsession on January 03, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Each week you guys will vote on a battle – it could be a battle of brands, of blend lines or even specific releases! Whichever you guys pick as the…

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #6: Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll Churchill 2022

From Cigar-Coop on January 03, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Macanudo gets its highest Cigar Coop Countdown placing with the Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll. This features a binder leaf aged in French Oak barrels that were used to age…

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Room101 Daruma 2023 – Blind Cigar Review

From Blind Man's Puff on January 03, 2024 Posted in Reviews

"This cigar was only a few flavors away from being epic. It was eye catching and performed like a champ. The mix of flavors really hit my palate in the…

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No. 15 Cigar of the Year 2023 – La Aurora 120 Anniversary

From Cigar Dojo on January 03, 2024 Posted in Reviews

When you’re as old as La Aurora, the milestone achievements seem to come at a near-exponential rate. But that doesn’t make them any less meaningful, as evidenced by the company’s…

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No. 16 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Long Live the Queen

From Cigar Dojo on January 03, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Caldwell Cigar Company debuted in 2014 with a solid core offering of three lines: Eastern Standard, The King is Dead, and Long Live the King. And while a variety of…

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Padrón Millennium Natural

From halfwheel on January 03, 2024 Posted in Reviews

For the second Holy Grail Week in a row, it's time to taste a limited edition cigar that was created to celebrate the year 2000.
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My Weekend Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí

From Cigar Advisor on January 03, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Reading Time: 3 minutes For this review, Gary takes the Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Punk for a taste drive. Currently the smallest vitola in the top-rated line, this…

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #7: Las 6 Provincias CMW by Espinosa Cigars

From Cigar-Coop on January 02, 2024 Posted in Reviews

#7 2023 Cigar of the Year: Las 6 Provincias CMW by Espinosa Cigars SPECIFICATIONS Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: San Lotano Toro:…

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No. 17 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Muestra de Saka Krakatoa

From Cigar Dojo on January 02, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Since the original Exclusivo cigar, Muestra de Saka has consistently been the go-to line for hardcore enthusiasts—those looking for unique, in-depth tobacco recipes from the mad genius behind the brand:…

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No. 18 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Johnny Tobacconaut

From Cigar Dojo on January 02, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Longtime fans of Room101 will appreciate the galactic saga—one of the most beloved in the brand’s portfolio—that is Johnny Tobacconaut. The cigar first arrived in 2015, being a Nicaraguan puro…

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Lovely Cigars No. 162 Robusto Cigar Review

From CigarObsession on January 01, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Lovely Cigars No. 162 Robusto Cigar Review – This 5×50 stick features a dark brown slightly soft evenly packed wrapper with a satin feel, large double cap and sweet pepper…

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Aura by E.P. Carrillo Shēngxiào Dragon | Cigar Review

From Cigar-Coop on January 01, 2024 Posted in Reviews

Today, we take a look at the Aura by E.P. Carrillo Shēngxiào Dragon. This was part of a 12-cigar ultra-premium collection called the Aura by E.P. Carrillo Shēngxiào. This would…

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Bolívar Armonía (ER China 2008)

From halfwheel on January 01, 2024 Posted in Reviews

There have been hundreds of different Edición Regional releases from Habanos S.A. Without question, the most unique packaging of the series was 2008's Bolívar Armonía. In keeping with the eight…

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #8: Kristoff Guardrail Robusto

From Cigar-Coop on January 01, 2024 Posted in Reviews

The Kristoff Guardrail was inspired by a serious motorcycle accident by Kristoff owner Glen Case. It is unique in that it incorporates tobacco from Zimbabwe.
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No. 19 Cigar of the Year 2023 – AVO Seasons LE Series 2023 Winter

From Cigar Dojo on January 01, 2024 Posted in Reviews

While you’re probably more accustomed to the seasonal order of winter, spring, summer, or fall (tell us you’re not singing along with Carole King in your head), AVO Cigars debuted…

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No. 20 Cigar of the Year 2023 – The Lunar Cameroon

From Cigar Dojo on January 01, 2024 Posted in Reviews

It’s never been a secret that Fratello Cigars has ties to space exploration, with the company’s founder, Omar de Frias, working at NASA during Fratello’s founding in 2013. Despite this…

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Tatuaje 20th Anniversary Grand Chasseur

From halfwheel on December 31, 2023 Posted in Reviews

Tatuaje celebrated 20 years in the cigar business in 2023, and did so with a new regular production line.
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Alfonso Gran Selección Preciosos

From halfwheel on December 30, 2023 Posted in Reviews

The Alfonso Gran Selección is described as a darker version of the Alfonso Extra Añejo. Given that the Extra Añejo was #1 on halfwheel's Top 25 of 2022, the bar…

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2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #9: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1

From Cigar-Coop on December 30, 2023 Posted in Reviews

The story of the Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú continues with the Verocú Blue. This cigar incorporates a Shade Grown wrapper grown on one of the Garcia family farms in Nicaragua.
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La Palina 1948 Diadema

From halfwheel on December 30, 2023 Posted in Reviews

La Palina once again turned to Oliva Cigar Co. to make a blend to commemorate a major milestone. This time, it marks the 75th birthday of Bill Paley, the company's…

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Essential Cigar Advisor Guide to Espinosa & 601 Cigars

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #5: La Flor Dominicana Solis

No. 13 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario Connecticut

No. 14 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Ferio Tego Summa

CigarAndPipes CO VERSUS 12

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #6: Macanudo Estate Reserve Flint Knoll Churchill 2022

Room101 Daruma 2023 – Blind Cigar Review

No. 15 Cigar of the Year 2023 – La Aurora 120 Anniversary

No. 16 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Long Live the Queen

Padrón Millennium Natural

My Weekend Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #7: Las 6 Provincias CMW by Espinosa Cigars

No. 17 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Muestra de Saka Krakatoa

No. 18 Cigar of the Year 2023 – Johnny Tobacconaut

Lovely Cigars No. 162 Robusto Cigar Review

Aura by E.P. Carrillo Shēngxiào Dragon | Cigar Review

Bolívar Armonía (ER China 2008)

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #8: Kristoff Guardrail Robusto

No. 19 Cigar of the Year 2023 – AVO Seasons LE Series 2023 Winter

No. 20 Cigar of the Year 2023 – The Lunar Cameroon

Tatuaje 20th Anniversary Grand Chasseur

Top 12 Cigar Industry Stories and Themes of 2023 | 2023 Year in Review

Alfonso Gran Selección Preciosos

2023 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List) #9: Tatuaje Havana VI Verocú Blue No. 1

La Palina 1948 Diadema