Anthony's Cigar Emporium

At 4 × 38, it is built for a shorter smoking session, but it never feels like a watered-down version of the original Amazon Basin. From the first few draws, I got rich earth, dark cocoa, and a warm peppery spice that made the cigar feel much bigger than its size.

I smoked the new AVO Expresivo, and this is definitely a bolder side of AVO than what a lot of people may be used to. It still has that smooth, polished AVO feel, but there is more body, more depth, and more flavor behind it. This one is made in Honduras with an Ecuadorian wrapper, […]

Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante — Cigar Review The Caldwell Savages Malpensante is one of those cigars that feels different before you even light it. The name, the artwork, the limited production, and the whole Caldwell attitude all give it that boutique, slightly strange personality that Caldwell fans look for. This is a 6 […]

It is refined, flavorful, and has that small-batch Miami-made feel.

DAVIDOFF CHEF’S EDITION 2025: ELEGANT, CREAMY, CULINARY, RARE.

NUB is not trying to be a long, slow, evolving cigar. It is trying to deliver the sweet spot right away and hold it. On that promise, it does a very good job.

My Father character: rich tobacco, steady construction, and a flavor profile with real backbone. From the first light, I picked up warm cedar, earth, pepper, and a touch of espresso, all wrapped into a smooth, confident smoke that feels refined without losing its edge.

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.

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.