Don Pepin Garcia Clasicos 20th Anniversary 2026

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

EL TIGRE DOMINICANO: DREW ESTATE’S UNDERCROWN BANNER RELEASES A BEAST.

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.

EPC ENCORE BLACK

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 GRAN RESERVA 2025: NO FRILLS, ALL PERFORMANCE.

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.

LOST AND FOUND’S “WANTED”. Anthony’s Cigar Emporium’s private label series is truly remarkable.

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 […]

Volition America by GURKHA: More intentional than your average smoke. The Toro has just enough oil on the wrapper.

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

CASA CARRILLO’s NEW RELEASE

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

BRICK HOUSE. solid smoke for value.

The Brick House is a classic Nicaraguan cigar that delivers bold flavor with impressive consistency. Wrapped in a rich Ecuadorian Habano leaf and filled with hearty Nicaraguan tobaccos, it produces thick clouds of smoke and a steady burn from start to finish.

OLIVA: Double Duty Review

From
flawless draw to its elegant complexity, the Melanio consistently delivers the kind of smoking experience that defines premium craftsmanship.

AVO SYNCRO NICARAGUA

AVO Syncro Nicaragua succeeds in bringing together multiple tobaccos in harmony, offering a balanced, flavorful cigar that feels both contemporary and true to the AVO tradition.