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La Gloria Cubana – Intención brings a lot of cigar for a small price. »

Rich, dark, and satisfying with cocoa, earth, leather, and spice. Very good flavor for the price.

Savages Malpensante is Caldwell’s strange boutique gem. »

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 […]

Warped: El Oso Papa Bear is a flavorful, refined, well constructed boutique smoke. »

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

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

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

MY FATHER “LA PROMESA” MAKES GOOD ON IT’S PROMISES. »

La Promesa looks like A Darker Side of My Father. Right away, I was expecting Old-World Passion and New-World Power.

Oliva Serie V brings the power with a gentle touch, and pairs excellently with a rib eye steak. »

the Oliva Serie V Liga Especial is bold, reliable, and surprisingly versatile, with enough power for experienced smokers, but it is smooth enough for someone stepping up from milder cigars into fuller-bodied territory.

nub: a little cigar that’s straight to the point, straight to the flavor. »

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.

LA LEALTAD: A New Chapter in the García Legacy »

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.

Buenas Noches: Drew Estate’s New Dominicana Has Character. »

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

EP CARRILLO’S “ALLEGIANCE” IS A NEW FAVORITE. »