Anthony's Cigar Emporium

signature sweetened cap, but underneath it is a cigar with far more tobacco character and complexity than I expected.

From the very first draw, the cigar delivers that classic Pepín spice blast, but it quickly settles into a balanced and refined smoke

I recently smoked the Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano from Drew Estate and the first thing I noticed was how dark and bold the cigar looked. The presentation alone gives off a powerful feel. Once I lit it, the smoke was thick, smooth, and full of flavor right from the beginning.

I smoked the E.P. Carrillo Encore Black and immediately noticed the dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The cigar looked oily, rich, and perfectly box-pressed.

Curivari knows what they’re doing. Their no frills approach allows them to keep prices down despite having cigars that far outperform their price. That was the first thought to pop into my mind lighting up the 2025 Gran Reserva.

Recently, I was thinking about how I’ve always appreciated what Lost & Found Cigars brings to the table; their ability to uncover ultra-rare, micro-production blends and turn them into something truly special. But I also know that not every cigar they find can support a full release. Some are just too limited. That’s exactly why […]

creamy and smooth but still had enough flavor to keep things interesting. The draw was effortless, the burn stayed even

Jaime Garcia Reserve Especial is a medium bodied cigar with chocolate smoothness.

Casa Carrillo has a standout release with Pledge Purple, a Havana seed Connecticut cigar made to mark the 5th anniversary of the Pledge.