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Tatuaje Verocu No.1 Review »

Tatuaje Verocu No.1 Review The Tatuaje Verocu No 5 was a go to short smoke of mine for a long time, until a short smoke became a Robusto for me. When I heard that this cigar was going to come out I was naturally excited for it. Lets see what Pete Johnson has created with […]

Caldwell The King is Dead Review »

Caldwell The King is Dead Review Robert Caldwell has put out some wonderful blends, I have already covered a cigar from his JV line and one of his limited releases (the Last Tsar). In this Caldwell The King Is Dead Review I will be examining a cigar from his main line. From previous experiences I […]

Curivari Achilles Review »

Curivari Achilles Review The Curivari brand has been popular and highly recommended here in town. Simple bands and not an excessive amount of hype, this cigar may be a well-kept secret. Let’s see what it has to offer with a Curivari Achilles Review. Prelight There is a good amount of tooth to the dark oily wrapper. […]

La Aurora Edition Especial Review »

La Aurora Edition Especial Review (100 Años)   To end this Thanksgiving week I thought I would do something special. Reviews will resume normally next week, but today I will do a La Aurora Edition Especial Review. This cigar was given to me on the cigar forum BOTL. I am not certain of the age […]

Viaje 2015 Collaboration Review »

Viaje 2015 Collaboration Review The Viaje 2015 collaboration was done with PDR and is featured in a toro size (6*52). It is constructed with an Ecuadorean wrapper, Dominican binder, and a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The release was limited to 600 boxes, so in other words if you have the opportunity to smoke […]

Caldwell Last Tsar Churchill Review »

Caldwell Last Tsar Churchill Review   The original release of the “Last Tsar” was a 5 by 50 size, this new release has been done in a larger vitola. In this Caldwell Last Tsar Review, the characteristics of this cigar will be assessed. The reputation as it goes, is a full bodied powerhouse. Robert Caldwell […]

HR Hermoso Review »

HR Hermoso Review A cigar with the Robaina name attached to it, tends to command a higher price. In this HR Hermoso Review, the cigar is a creation from Cubanacan Cigars and Hirochi Robaina. Expectation management is the game today, I have very high hopes for this cigar. Lets see if the Robaina name holds it’s prestige […]

Lost and Found Butter Review »

Lost and Found Butter Review   The Lost and Found series of cigars are hit and miss, there have been several releases under this title with unorthodox names, and the quality of the cigars are hit and miss as well. These cigars have been sitting in warehouses when they are stumbled upon or re-discovered and […]

My Father Connecticut Review »

My Father Connecticut Review – Robusto   The My Father Connecticut is a shade darker than traditional Connecticut wrappers. The wrapper itself has a few blemishes, barely visible seams. And the cap is done flawlessly. Personally I enjoy the addition of a ribbon at the foot of a cigar, it just adds an extra step […]

Liga Privada No.9 Review »

Liga Privada No.9 Review   A Liga Privada No.9 review isn’t needed to say that it is a superb cigar. However, in the interest of being that final weight to push someone over the edge into trying one of these pieces of art, a review is exactly what I am doing. The bands that drew estate […]