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Padron 1964 TAA Maduro Toro Cigar Review

Padron 1964 TAA Maduro Toro Cigar Review The Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series, a celebrated line introduced in 1994 to commemorate Padrón’s 30th anniversary, is a benchmark in the cigar world. Among its sixteen sizes, the TAA Toro stands out as an exclusive offering available only to members of The Tobacconists Association of America. Crafted with 4 year aged tobacco, available in a box pressed shape as an homage to the Cuban tradition of rolling cigars. […]

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Cohiba Red Dot

Cohiba Red Dot Robusto Cigar Review

The Cohiba Red Dot Robusto, often referred to as the “red dot” because of its distinctive band markings, exemplifies Cohiba’s legendary craftsmanship. Expertly crafted with a toothy Cameroon wrapper and a carefully aged blend of Dominican-grown Piloto Cubano tobaccos. The Cohiba Red Robusto is visually striking, wrapped in a dark, tanned leather-colored wrapper that’s both rustic and toothy. The wrapper is slightly oily with visible veins, giving it a rugged yet appealing look. The construction […]

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HVC Hot Cake Golden

HVC Hot Cake Golden Line No. 5 Cigar Review

The HVC Hot Cake Golden Line No. 5 is a newer addition to the HVC portfolio, introduced at the 2023 PCA Trade Show. This cigar, with its golden-hued Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, is an elegant evolution of the original Hot Cake, promising a creamy experience that stays true to its Cuban roots. At first glance, the Hot Cake Golden Line No. 5 impresses with its smooth, golden brown wrapper, which lives up to its name. The […]

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Camacho Triple Maduro

Camacho Triple Maduro Toro Cigar Review

The Camacho Triple Maduro Toro stands as a testament to innovation in the cigar world. As the only all-Maduro cigar available upon it’s release, it’s a blend that took over eighty-four attempts to perfect. This cigar is not just another Maduro—it’s an experience in bold, rich flavors from start to finish, offering a smoke that is both powerful and complex. Visually, the Camacho Triple Maduro Toro is a stunner. Its wrapper is a silky smooth, […]

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La Mezcla Cubana Rothschild Cigar Review

The name La Mezcla Cubana translates to “The Cuban Mix,” and while the first taste might hint at an authentic Cuban experience, this cigar is not made with Cuban tobacco. Instead, this cigar is handmade in the Dominican Republic and boasts an all-Nicaraguan blend, including its wrapper.  The La Mezcla Cubana Rothschild features a darker golden Connecticut wrapper with a rustic look. Visible veins and a densely packed construction give it an authentic, handcrafted feel. […]

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Blackened S84

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 […]

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Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro

Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure Cigar Review

The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure is a testament to Perdomo’s rich legacy and dedication to quality craftsmanship. Celebrating three decades of excellence, this cigar pays homage to loyal patrons with a blend that embodies sophistication and depth.The Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro features a 15-year old bourbon barrel-aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper which blends perfectly with the 15-year aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. This cigar presents itself in a captivating dark chocolate hue, boasting an […]

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Garofalo La Famiglia Connecticut

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 […]

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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 […]

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Terra Nova Dark Fire Cured

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 […]

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