The H. Upmann The Banker DayTrader Toro pays homage to the brand’s financial roots with a modern twist—combining historical legacy with a bold, contemporary flair.Each DayTrader cigar features an Ecuadorian wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, & a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. From the start, it presents itself as a luxurious cigar: a thick, dark chocolate wrapper, slightly toothy with visible veins, and well packed. It’s a cigar that feels as substantial in the hand as its […]
The Perla Del Mar Corojo Toro by J.C. Newman is a nod to the brand’s Cuban roots, translating to “Pearl of the Sea.” This Nicaraguan-crafted cigar wears a Corojo-seed wrapper grown in Ecuador, paired with a Nicaraguan binder and a trio of long-fillers sourced from different regions in Nicaragua. Out of the box, the cigar catches your eye with its soft box-pressed shape and leathery, milk chocolate-toned wrapper—like a well-worn baseball glove. It’s beautifully constructed, […]
The Montecristo 1935 Diamante Toro is the latest chapter in the 1935 legacy, crafted by the powerhouse duo Rafael Nodal and AJ Fernandez. With the original Montecristo 1935 earning a 95-point rating and a coveted #2 spot on Cigar Aficionado’s 2021 list along with being the #2 Top Rated STARS Review so far, expectations for the Diamante were high—and it delivers. Out of the box, the presentation is classic and confident. The cigar is box-pressed […]
The Gold Star Toro made a striking return with a refreshed look while maintaining the craftsmanship and legacy that cigar lovers have appreciated since 1995. Handcrafted at the Tabacalera William Ventura Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic, this blend offers a balanced yet flavor-packed smoking experience with a medium-bodied profile. A careful mix of Dominican Ligeros, Criollo ’98, Corojo ‘98, and a touch of Connecticut Broadleaf ensures depth, while the Sumatra binder and Ecuador Habano […]
The Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro is a cigar that embodies the complexity and depth of the man it’s named after. Just as Winston Churchill navigated the various facets of life with charisma and determination, this cigar delivers a well-rounded experience, with an Ecuadorian wrapper, Mexican binder, & filler tobaccos from the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua. The result is a sophisticated and layered smoke that evolves beautifully from start to finish. Upon first glance, the cigar […]
The United Maduro Toro brings a refined take on earthy and spicy profiles, wrapped in a ruggedly handsome Mexican San Andrés Maduro leaf. Developed in 2023, this blend saw United Cigars transition from a box-pressed format to a traditional round vitola. With a Dominican binder and a complex mix of filler tobaccos—including Dominican Broadleaf, Quisqueya, Dominican Seco, and Dominican Olor—this cigar delivers a multi-layered smoking experience. The wrapper is a deep brown hue, falling somewhere […]
Aganorsa Leaf has built a reputation for crafting some of the finest Nicaraguan puros, and the Aganorsa Leaf Validacion Corojo Gran Robusto continues that tradition. This cigar, formerly under the Casa Fernandez Aganorsa name, showcases the brand’s signature Corojo wrapper over a blend of premium Nicaraguan tobaccos. Right out of the gate, the construction impresses. The dark brown, chocolate-bar-like wrapper has an inviting oily sheen with minimal veins. The soft box press feels comfortable in […]
The Perdomo 20th Anniversary Maduro Epicure is a bold and complex cigar, featuring an 8-year-old Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper that has been bourbon barrel-aged for an additional 10 months. This extra aging process enhances the deep, rich flavors, which pair beautifully with the Cuban-seed Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Upon first glance, the cigar boasts a dark brown, rustic, and toothy wrapper with a double cap. Some visible veins add to its character, and it […]
Released in 2024, the Rocky Patel Gold Toro arrives with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper that exudes a deep, dark maduro color, offering an oily sheen reminiscent of a fine chocolate bar. The box-pressed construction is impressive, tightly rolled with prominent veins that add to its rustic appeal. Beneath the wrapper, a double binder of Connecticut Shade and Connecticut Broadleaf secures a core of aged Nicaraguan fillers from Jalapa and Estelí, promising a layered and flavorful […]
Alfonso Gran Selección Estelares Cigar Review The Alfonso Gran Selección is the highly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed Alfonso Añejo, bringing a new level of refinement to the Selected Tobacco portfolio. Crafted with an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Peruvian binder and a blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, this cigar undergoes a meticulous five-year aging process in cedar-lined rooms, followed by a final stage of refinement in French Oak. The result is a cigar […]