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Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure Cigar Review

The Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure is the result of a long, deliberate process, with five years of development behind the blend. It features a 10-year-aged Cuban-seed Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper that undergoes bourbon barrel aging for at least 14 months, wrapped around a Nicaraguan shade-grown binder and rich Nicaraguan fillers sourced from the Perdomo family’s finest farms in Estelí, Condega, and the renowned Jalapa Valley. The Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure features a dark chocolate brown wrapper […]

December 18, 2025 by Dave

Brick House Maduro Robusto Cigar Review

The Brick House Maduro Robusto is a masterful tribute to J.C. Newman’s family heritage, originally inspired by the only brick house in his Hungarian village. Relaunched by his grandsons Eric and Bobby Newman, this cigar combines the classic Brick House Nicaraguan filler with a rich Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper, creating a smoking experience that balances tradition and bold flavors. The Brick House Maduro showcases a dark chocolate color with a fine tooth and satin sheen. […]

December 11, 2025 by Dave

Mediterra Santorini Cigar Review

Hand-rolled in Nicaragua, Mediterra Cigars are crafted to pair effortlessly with the spirits of Europe, each blend capturing the heart of Mediterranean culture. The Mediterra Santorini Blend is designed to complement crisp European white wines such as Santorini Assyrtiko, Sancerre of the Loire, Chablis from Burgundy, or even your favorite sparkling wine. It features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The wrapper is a golden brown, thick and roughhewn but nearly […]

December 4, 2025 by Dave

Micallef Green Toro Cigar Review

The Micallef Green Toro is the fifth release in Micallef’s acclaimed Color Series, following the Black, Blue, Red, and Purple. Handcrafted in Estelí, Nicaragua, it features a Brazilian Mata Fina wrapper, a San Andrés Negro binder from Mexico, and well-aged Nicaraguan fillers. The wrapper shows a mottled milk-chocolate brown color with a leathery, toothy texture. The cigar is well built and densely packed, with a few visible veins and an overall solid feel in the […]

November 27, 2025 by Dave

Casa Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda Cigar Review

Casa Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda pairs a rich Meerapfel Cameroon wrapper—Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s first use of Cameroon in decades—with select Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Launched exclusively by Two Guys Smoke Shop as part of their 40th Anniversary, this limited 6″ x 46 Corona Gorda expands the Endure line with a refined, small-ring-gauge expression. The cigar presents a dark, oily wrapper with a rugged, rustic character. Light leather tones show through the toothy Meerapfel leaf, and […]

November 20, 2025 by Dave

3Leaf Azalea Toro Cigar Review

3Leaf Azalea Toro bring a fresh and personal touch to the premium cigar world, crafted by industry veteran Erik Wentworth and his longtime collaborator Jim Ferreira. The Azalea Toro features a San Andrés Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan fillers. Each 10-count box is made even more special with hand-drawn band and box art created by Wentworth and Ferreira’s daughters, ages 9, 11, and 12—a true family collaboration. The Azalea presents a dark brown, smooth, and oily […]

November 13, 2025 by Dave

TCA Lectin Cigar Review

Somewhere deep in the Dominican Republic, in a factory that shall remain nameless, the Lectin—The Cigar Authority’s 15th Anniversary Cigar was born. Because what better way to celebrate 15 years of The Cigar Authority than with a cigar named after an obscure dietary villain? This 6 x 54 features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, San Andrés binder, and a blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers. The wrapper presents a tan sandy color with a slight reddish […]

November 6, 2025 by Dave

Aladino Candela Toro Cigar Review

The Aladino Candela Toro features a Honduran-grown candela wrapper that carries a subdued olive-drab green rather than the bright green often associated with this style. The wrapper is silky smooth to the touch, matte in finish, and manages to avoid both oiliness and toothiness. While veins and seams are visible, the construction is solid and appealing, showing the care that went into its rolling. Right from the start, the cigar introduces a distinct matcha green […]

October 23, 2025 by Dave

AVO Syncro Caribe Toro Cigar Review

Experience the rhythm of the islands with AVO Syncro Caribe Toro, a premium blend that brings together the richness of Caribbean tobaccos with the influence of Central America. Crafted with a Dominican wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, this toro offers a taste journey that blends island sweetness with earthy depth. The wrapper is dark with a light milk chocolate hue, giving it a rustic yet inviting look. The toro […]

October 16, 2025 by Dave

Byron 19th Century Poemas Cigar Review

Byron 19th Century Poemas comes from Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco, the creative mind behind the rebranding of Cohiba Behike. His vision with Byron was to bring to the American market a cigar reminiscent of the great Cuban brands spanning the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. This blend from Costa Rica features an Ecuadorian wrapper and binder, paired with filler tobaccos from Nicaragua and Peru. The Byron Poemas greets the eye with a beautiful dark […]

October 9, 2025 by Dave

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