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Fosforo Connecticut

Fosforo's second line uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper and debuted as a limited release; it will become a regular production line later this year.
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H. Upmann 1844 Special Edition Barbier Toro Cigar Review

H. Upmann 1844 Special Edition Barbier Toro Cigar Review – This 6×54 barber pole stick features twin wrappers in Connecticut and Sumatra with a very hefty feel, firm buttery smooth…

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#NowSmoking: Ted’s Rhum

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ted's Rhum 650 offers a leisurely adventure with its sweet and spicy rum-barrel notes. The enticing flavors of toasted oak, baking spice, and vanilla/caramel shine…

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Over the past few years, the several brands of Scandinavian Tobacco Group have been engaging in collaborations with various spirits companies, some involving utilizing barrel-aged tobacco. Such projects have come…

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Alec Bradley Nica Puro Rosado Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"Until that last third I would have said that this was a fairly linear cigar with minimal transition. The last third saved it a little bit but I’m not sure…

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Cigar Review: Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2022

There are several wrappers that are associated with Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars. But I think the wrapper Johnson is best known for is Connecticut Broadleaf. Some of Pete Johnson’s…

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Agile Cigar Review: VegaFina Nicaragua Gran Vulcano

Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we…

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Knuckle Sandwich Connecticut Robusto J

The term “celebrity” has become a double-edged sword in today’s world. It seems that, in the modern era, celebrities have a very niche following with equal numbers of “fans” and…

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Cigar Review: Red Anchor Admiral by United Cigars

United Cigars is a company that is richly steeped in U.S. tobacco history. It began as a U.S.-based cigar store chain in 1901 and would go to 3,000 shops. United…

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"This was a very good cigar. It started out with quite a bit of earthy tones with wood and walnuts, as the cigar progressed it produced more sweet tobacco notes…

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Over the past few years, subscription clubs have gained a lot of popularity in the cigar market. Each has offered different value propositions along the way. There are subscription clubs…

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#NowSmoking: HVC Seleccion No.1

Reading Time: 4 minutes One of the more recent releases from boutique cigar maker HVC is the HVC Seleccion No. 1 Natural line. For this review Gary hits the…

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ATL Wise Blood Lonsdale by Luciano Cigar Review

ATL Wise Blood Lonsdale by Luciano Cigar Review – This 6.5×42 stick features a dark brown, firmly packed satin wrapper with a triple cap and faint musty cocoa and pepper…

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Oliva Serie V Melanio Edición Año 2022

There are lots of Oliva Serie V cigars in U.S. retail humidors, but this isn't one of them.
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Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we…

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Rock-A-Feller Nicaragua Maduro Lancero Cigar Review

Rock-A-Feller Nicaragua Maduro Lancero Cigar Review – This 7×38 stick features an almost jet black wrapper with thick, toothy, oily feel, pigtailed cap and pungent black licorice aroma. First light…

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In 2021, Tabacalera Palma, the factory owned by Jochy Blanco in the Dominican Republic, would celebrate its 85th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, La Galera Cigars, the premium cigar brand…

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CAO BX3 Robusto – Blind Cigar Review

"A well constructed cigar made for a light that we dream of. I needed only one short match for an even light. As the smoke hit my palate, I could…

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Black Label Trading Co. Santa Muerte Short Robusto Cigar Review – This 4.75×52 stick features a dark brown firmly packed satin wrapper with a triple cap and faint coca and…

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Cigar Review: All Saints Dedicación Mitre

In 2021, All Saints Cigars would release the fifth vitola in its Dedicación line known as the Mitre. Dedicación was the first regular production line to be launched by All…

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#NowSmoking: Diesel Fool’s Errand

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Diesel Fool’s Errand Simple Fool is the second cigar in the Fool’s Errand Trilogy. Using a blend of proprietary Nicaraguan tobacco from AJ Fernandez’s…

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Aladino Candela Robusto

This review contains references to green tea, Cherry Coke and Mary Poppins.
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Sindicato Artista Toro – Blind Cigar Review

"On one hand this cigar is a master class on how to roll a cigar but it falls short in providing a good smoking experience in my book. I feel…

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J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Salomones Cigar Review

J.C. Newman Angel Cuesta Salomones Cigar Review – This 7.25×57 perfecto stick features a dark chocolate firmly packed buttery soft oily wrapper with a small pigtail cap and pungent cocoa…

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Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we…

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