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Blackened S84 Shade To Black Toro Cigar Review

The BLACKENED S84 Shade To Black Toro is the result of a unique collaboration between Rob Dietrich, Master Distiller & Blender of BLACKENED Whiskey; James Hetfield, co-founder, singer, and guitarist of Metallica; and Jonathan Drew, Founder and President of Drew Estate. This cigar represents a passion project that brings together the expertise of these three aficionados to create an unforgettable smoking experience. With its luxurious Connecticut Ecuador wrapper and a blend of Connecticut River Valley […]

July 25, 2024 by Dave

Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut Epicure Cigar Review

The Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut Epicure is a collaboration between New England retailer David Garofalo and Nick Perdomo, Jr., the president and CEO of Perdomo Cigars. This blend features a mild to medium-bodied smoke with a 5-year aged Ecuadorian Connecticut-shade wrapper and rich 5-year aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan fillers. The Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut showcases a golden brown Connecticut wrapper, minimal veins, tight seams, and a smooth, oily sheen. Its impeccable construction is evident at first […]

July 11, 2024 by Dave

RoMa Craft Cromagnon PA Anthropology Cigar Review

The RoMa Craft Cromagnon PA Anthropology represents seven years of meticulous refinement of the Cromagnon blend. This cigar combines two Dominican and two Nicaraguan fillers with a Sumatra Hybrid binder, all wrapped in a Pennsylvania Broadleaf. This recent update from RoMa Craft showcases their commitment to quality, adjusting the blend to address sourcing challenges with the Connecticut broadleaf wrapper on the original Cromagnon. The Cromagnon PA Anthropology sports a dark brown, rustic wrapper with a […]

July 4, 2024 by Dave

Terra Nova Dark Fire Cured Kentucky Toro Cigar Review

The Terra Nova Dark Fire Cured Kentucky Toro is a cigar steeped in tradition, crafted with meticulous care and time-honored techniques. The dark-fired Kentucky tobacco, a hallmark of this blend, is cured to perfection by dedicated farmers in Kentucky. This tobacco is afforded more time to mature under the Kentucky sun until the harvest season ends, after which it is dried in the smoke of smoldering oak and hickory wood. This process infuses the leaves […]

June 27, 2024 by Dave

Charter Oak Pegnataro Cigar Review

The Charter Oak Pegnataro cigars embody the commitment to excellence and artistry that define Foundation Cigar Company. Crafted by Nicholas Melillo, Founder and Master Blender, these cigars pay homage to the unwavering spirit and timeless wisdom passed down by his grandfathers. They also serve to pay tribute the opening of Foundation’s new office on a 300-acre farm in the heart of the Connecticut River Valley tobacco growing region. The Charter Oak Pegnataro features a classic […]

June 20, 2024 by Dave

Atabey Ritos Cigar Review

Atabey Ritos is one of the most beloved blends of Nelson Alfonso’s Selected Tobacco portfolio . The name Atabey has rich cultural roots tied to the Taino Indians and their cigar rituals. The Taino tribe would gather in a circle known as “Cohiba” to offer prayers to their leader, Behike, who would then convey these prayers to the Goddess Atabey. This historical significance is embedded in each Atabey cigar, creating a unique and sacred smoking […]

June 13, 2024 by Dave

Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real Toro Cigar Review

The Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real Toro is a testament to the timeless craftsmanship and dedication that has kept the Romeo Y Julieta brand a favorite among cigar aficionados since its inception in 1875. Rolled in the Dominican Republic by Tabacalera De Garcia, Reserva Real is one of the top selling brands in the United States. The Reserva Real Toro is an impressive sight, wrapped in a hand-selected blonde Connecticut Shade seed wrapper from Ecuador. […]

June 6, 2024 by Dave

Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Cigar Review

Originally crafted to celebrate Zino Davidoff’s 80th birthday, the Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 embodies the Davidoff tradition of unique conception, and blending as remarkable as the occasion itself. The Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 has been reintroduced for a limited time, allowing both seasoned aficionados and new enthusiasts to savor its rare qualities once again. Measuring at 8.66″ x 48 Davidoff fans are in for a long but remarkable experience. The Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited […]

May 30, 2024 by Dave

Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto Cigar Review

Released in 2023, the Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto is a Nicaragua Puro, crafted entirely from Nicaraguan tobaccos sourced from the Condega, Esteli, and Jalapa regions. The Kristoff Nicaragua Robusto presents a rustic charm with its toothy, leather-like wrapper. The light brown color, accompanied by a nice oily shine, gives it an inviting appearance. It is firmly packed, with visible veins adding to its rugged aesthetic. Some STARS noticed the cap application is a bit uneven, but […]

May 23, 2024 by Dave

LFD La Nox Cigar Review

The LFD La Nox Toro is a cigar that commands attention both in its dark, alluring appearance and its rich, complex flavor profile. Crafted with a Brazilian maduro wrapper, a San Andrés binder, and a blend of Dominican Piloto and Pelo de Oro fillers, this cigar promises an experience as serene and powerful as the night. The La Nox Toro is striking with its dark maduro colored wrapper that exudes an oily sheen. The wrapper […]

May 16, 2024 by Dave

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