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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Aganorsa Rare Leaf Maduro Toro makes a strong first impression with its dark chocolate-colored Mexican San Andres wrapper. The cigar feels dense in hand with a tight and even pack throughout. Its surface shows a few prominent veins and a slightly toothy texture, balanced by a subtle sheen that catches the light. Seams are visible but tightly applied, and the cap is neatly finished, adding to its overall solid presentation. The cigar opens with […]
This week on The Ash Holes, lets see if there’s been a shake up in Cigar Maker Power Rankings, who are the top players right now in the cigar world!? The Ash Holes is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at Studio 21 Podcast Cafe upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
DBL 12th Anniversary Habano Cigar Review This box-pressed release celebrates DBL’s 12 years in the industry with a rich Mexican Sun Grown Habano wrapper paired with an organic Corojo ’99 Cuban seed binder grown on DBL’s own farm. The filler is a bold mix of organic Criollo ’98 and Carbonell tobaccos, delivering depth and complexity. The cigar presents with a firm box-press and a chocolate brown wrapper. It has excellent construction, is densely packed, and […]
Originally an event-only cigar for The Cigar Authority’s MeatBall Competition in 2019, the Dunbarton Polpetta quickly gained a reputation for being far too good to remain a limited release. After taking the time to produce it on a larger scale, Steve Saka and the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust team finally made this little “meatball” available nationwide. The Polpetta is a mixed-fill cigar measuring 4×48, using Broadleaf trimmings from some of DTT’s most popular blends, including […]
The RoMa Craft Maestranza Valencia, released in 2024, showcases the brand’s attention to detail and reputation for complex blends. It wears a Mexican San Andrés wrapper that is lighter in color yet reminiscent of the Neanderthal line. Beneath lies a Brazilian binder supporting fillers from the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua, making for a rich and layered profile right from the start. In appearance, the Valencia presents itself with a dark brown wrapper and a […]
Crowned Heads has always had a flair for weaving place and story into their blends, and the Broadway Toro is no exception. While its name may conjure thoughts of New York’s theater lights, this cigar is firmly rooted in Nashville’s Broadway, the lively home turf of Crowned Heads. Built around a hearty Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper with a Jalapa binder and fillers from Estelí, Jalapa, and Ometepe, this cigar promises complexity before the first draw. The […]
The HVC Black Friday 2024 is an exclusive annual release crafted at the Fabrica de Tabacos HVC S.A. in Nicaragua, showcasing a carefully curated blend of Nicaraguan tobaccos dressed in a dark, oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper. What sets this year’s edition apart is the inclusion of filler leaf from Ometepe—the volcanic island in Lake Nicaragua—famed for imparting earthy depth and mineral-rich complexity to the tobacco. From the first glance, the Black Friday 2024 makes […]