Cigar Reviews

• Patoro VA Salamone

  Posted on March 15 2022

  Vitola: 7x58 Smoking Time: 127 Minutes Cigars Smoked: 3 Body: Medium Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican MSRP: $33.00 Patrik Jonas Martin founded Patoro Cigar in 2001, after working at...

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• The Crowned Heads Four Kicks Robusto Extra (5.5x56, $9.66) uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper for a medium-body 70-minute smoke with a touch more spice than other Crowned Heads offerings. Not the reviewer's personal favorite, but a quality smoke.
  Crowned Heads Four Kicks Robusto Extra

  Posted on November 09 2021

  Vitola: 5.5x56 | Smoking Time: 70 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $9.66 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano | Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan Crowned Heads is based in Nashville, TN...

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• The Quesada Casa Magna D. Magnus II Tiberius (6x54 Eclipse, $12.15) is a medium-plus Nicaraguan sun-grown puro in an unusual Eclipse vitola, burning 84 minutes with complex, evolving flavor. Construction hiccups on one sample didn't dim the reviewer's enthusiasm.
  Quesada Casa Magna D. Magnus II Tiberius

  Posted on June 21 2021

  Vitola: 6x54 Eclipse | Smoking Time: 84 min | Cigars Smoked: 4 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $12.15 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Cuban-Seed Sun Grown | Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan puro Quesada has a...

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• The Warped GR88 (5.25x50, $9) is a Nicaraguan puro with medium body that burns 59 minutes with fleeting complexity and excellent consistency. Kyle Gellis's personal tribute blend — a great everyday smoke and ideal entry point into the Warped lineup.
  Warped Serie Gran Reserva 1988 (GR88)

  Posted on June 15 2021

  Vitola: 5.25x50 | Smoking Time: 59 min | Cigars Smoked: 5+ | Body: Medium | MSRP: $9 Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan puro Kyle Gellis established Warped in 2007. The GR88 was created...

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• The Padron 1926 Natural No. 1 (6.75x54 box press, $22.40) is a Nicaraguan puro that delivers black pepper, walnut, birch, and espresso over 117 remarkable minutes. Medium-plus body — the reviewer calls it 'something for everyone,' especially Cuban enthusiasts.
  Padron 1926 Natural No. 1

  Posted on June 07 2021

  Vitola: 6.75x54 BP | Smoking Time: 117 min | Cigars Smoked: 5+ | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $22.40 Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan puro Padron needs no introduction. Started in 1964 with a...

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• The United Cigars Series Unidas Hammer + Sickle Corona (6.75x46, $9) is a medium-body Ecuadorian Connecticut smoke that honors the late Eric Hanson. 74 minutes of beautiful complexity — a cigar the reviewer wants to age and share.
  United Cigars Series Unidas Hammer + Sickle Corona

  Posted on May 28 2021

  Vitola: 6.75x46 | Smoking Time: 74 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $9 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut | Binder/Filler: Dominican Created in part with Eric Hanson, the...

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• The Danli Honduras Catrina de mi Vida Maduro Toro (6x52, $10) uses an Ecuadorian Maduro wrapper over Nicaraguan filler for a medium-plus body 78-minute smoke. A newer boutique brand rolling in Honduras — impressive quality at the price.
  Danli Honduras Catrina de mi Vida Maduro Toro

  Posted on May 19 2021

  Vitola: 6x52 | Smoking Time: 78 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $10 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro | Binder: Criollo '98 Viso & Seco | Filler: Nicaraguan...

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• Room 101's Doomsayer Aggressive Maduro Super Toro (6x55, $7.50) is a full-body Ecuadorian Maduro over 97 rich minutes — Matt Booth doing what he does best. The reviewer calls the Room 101 budget lineup some of the best value in cigars.
  Room 101 Doomsayer Aggressive Maduro Super Toro

  Posted on May 03 2021

  Vitola: 6x55 | Smoking Time: 97 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Full | MSRP: $7.50 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro | Binder: Indonesian | Filler: Various Room 101 is one...

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• The Tatuaje Surrogates Bone Crusher (5.25x55, $8.50) is a full-body Connecticut Broadleaf-wrapped Nicaraguan that builds quickly from calm to complex. Another Surrogates winner from Pete Johnson — starts mellow, finishes bold.
  Tatuaje Surrogates Bone Crusher

  Posted on April 26 2021

  Vitola: 5.25x55 | Smoking Time: 81 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Full | MSRP: $8.50 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf | Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan Surrogates is another brand from Pete Johnson,...

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• The Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa Robusto (5x50, $8) wraps Sumatran leaf around a Nicaraguan filler for a medium-body 75-minute smoke. Rojas specializes in small ring gauges, and this fun, food-inspired cigar is a great introduction to the brand.
  Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa Robusto

  Posted on April 23 2021

  Vitola: 5x50 | Smoking Time: 75 min | Cigars Smoked: 4 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $8 Wrapper: Sumatran | Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan Rojas has a simple saying: "Small Ring Gauges...

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• The Maya Selva Flor de Selva Natural Robusto (4.75x50, $10.40) is an all-Honduran puro from a French-founded brand, delivering medium body over a surprising 92 minutes. A progressive cigar that only gets better as you smoke it.
  Maya Selva Flor de Selva Natural Robusto

  Posted on April 16 2021

  Vitola: 4.75x50 | Smoking Time: 92 min | Cigars Smoked: 4 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $10.40 Wrapper/Binder/Filler: All Honduran puro Maya Selva was founded in 1995 in France, using...

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• The Aladino Cameroon Lonsdale (6x43, $7.82) is an all-Honduran puro with a rare Honduran Cameroon wrapper — medium body, 62 minutes, and an extraordinarily smooth experience that LCC members rave about.
  Aladino Cameroon Lonsdale

  Posted on April 07 2021

  Vitola: 6x43 Lonsdale | Smoking Time: 62 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $7.82 Wrapper/Binder/Filler: All Honduran (Honduran Cameroon wrapper) Aladino Cigars are the flagship brand...

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• The Fable Fourth Prime Sapta (6.25x54, $10) is a medium-plus box press with a Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper — a newer boutique brand delivering above its weight with 74 consistent minutes of enjoyable smoking.
  Fable Fourth Prime Sapta

  Posted on April 05 2021

  Vitola: 6.25x54 BP | Smoking Time: 74 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $10 Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf | Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Ligero | Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican...

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• The Principle Aviator Series Vainqueur (6.5x56, $14) is a medium-body Ecuadorian Corojo cigar with 84 minutes of honest, well-constructed smoking. An honest review — the reviewer doesn't love moist earth notes, but acknowledges it's a quality cigar for those who do.
  Principle Aviator Series Vainqueur

  Posted on March 31 2021

  Vitola: 6.5x56 | Smoking Time: 84 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $14 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo | Binder: Dominican | Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican, U.S.A. Principle was...

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• The Powstanie Habano Wojtek 'War Bear' 2020 Limited Edition (6x52, $13) uses a dual wrapper of Ecuadorian Habano and Mexican San Andres for a medium-body 105-minute monster burn. The dual-wrapper stripe is unique — and the reviewer is a committed fan.
  Powstanie Habano Wojtek “War Bear” 2020 Limited Edition

  Posted on March 29 2021

  Vitola: 6x52 | Smoking Time: 105 min | Cigars Smoked: 4 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $13 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano + Mexican San Andres (barber pole) | Binder: Indonesian |...

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• The Illusione Epernay Le Monde (6.5x52, $10.90) uses a subtle Nicaraguan Habano wrapper for a 78-minute medium-body smoke. Slowly progressive and complex — ideal for smokers who prefer a cigar that quietly reveals itself rather than demanding attention.
  Illusione Epernay Le Monde

  Posted on March 22 2021

  Vitola: 6.5x52 | Smoking Time: 78 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $10.90 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano | Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan Illusione was founded in 2006 by Dion...

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• The 1502 Black Gold Conquistador (6x56 BP, $9.96) is a full-body Nicaraguan box press that starts mild and ends as a powerhouse over 72 minutes. A true rollercoaster — not for beginners, but thrilling for full-body fans.
  1502 Black Gold Conquistador

  Posted on March 19 2021

  Vitola: 6x56 BP | Smoking Time: 72 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Full | MSRP: $9.96 Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan puro 1502 is owned by Global Premium Cigars — named...

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• Dunbarton's Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 552 (5x52, $10.75) pairs Connecticut Broadleaf with a jalapeño-spiced Nicaraguan filler for a full-body 73-minute smoke completely unlike the original Mi Querida. A testament to Steve Saka's range.
  Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Triqui Traca No. 552

  Posted on March 17 2021

  Vitola: 5x52 | Smoking Time: 73 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Full | MSRP: $10.75 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Dunbarton Tobacco &...

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• The Stolen Throne Call to Arms Robusto (5x50, $10) uses a Sumatran wrapper for a reliable 68-minute medium-body smoke. The reviewer recommends it for Sumatran fans and newcomers alike — consistent, easygoing, and well-constructed.
  Stolen Throne Call to Arms Robusto

  Posted on March 15 2021

  Vitola: 5x50 | Smoking Time: 68 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $10 Wrapper: Sumatran | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan Stolen Throne is a boutique...

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• The Bandolero Serie A Sagaces (5⅞x46, $12) is a medium-plus body cigar from Nelson Alfonso's 'baby brother' brand, starting as a fruit-bomb before evolving into sweet wood and petrichor over 68 minutes. A fascinating journey in a compact format.
  Bandolero Serie A “Aventureros” Sagaces

  Posted on March 12 2021

  Vitola: 5⅞x46 | Smoking Time: 68 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $12 Wrapper: Ecuadorian | Binder/Filler: Undisclosed + Peruvian Bandolero is the baby brother of...

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• Foundation's Wise Man Maduro Torpedo (6.25x52, $11.70) wraps Mexican San Andres over Corojo 99 Jalapa for a medium-plus body 83-minute smoke that outperformed expectations. The reviewer rates it fuller than the natural counterpart — a standout from Nicholas Melillo.
  Foundation The Wise Man Maduro Torpedo

  Posted on March 10 2021

  Vitola: 6.25x52 | Smoking Time: 83 min | Cigars Smoked: 6 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $11.70 Wrapper: Mexican San Andres | Binder: Corojo 99 Jalapa | Filler: Nicaraguan Foundation...

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• HVC's Black Friday 2020 Limited Edition (5.625x46, $7.50) packs a Nicaraguan Habano Café wrapper and Aganorsa Ligero filler into an 80-minute medium-plus smoke. Inexpensive but no shortcuts — the reviewer's mood was noticeably better after.
  HVC Black Friday 2020 Limited Edition

  Posted on March 08 2021

  Vitola: 5.625x46 | Smoking Time: 80 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $7.50 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Café | Binder: Nicaraguan Criollo 98/Corojo 99 | Filler: Aganorsa...

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• The Cavalier Geneve White Series Elegantes (4.5x52, $9.25) is a mild-plus Habano-wrapped cigar with a 24k gold band that burns 74 minutes. Creamy, smooth, and enjoyable — a cigar all smokers would appreciate, says the reviewer.
  Cavalier Geneve White Series Elegantes

  Posted on March 05 2021

  Vitola: 4.5x52 | Smoking Time: 74 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Mild+ | MSRP: $9.25 Wrapper: Habano | Binder: Connecticut | Filler: Habano Cavalier Geneve was founded by...

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• The RoMa Craft CroMagnon Cranium (6x54, $8.80) combines a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper with a Cameroon binder for a unique full-body blend. 90 minutes of evolving complexity — a pleasant surprise from a brand that takes time to appreciate.
  RoMa Craft Tobac CroMagnon Cranium

  Posted on March 01 2021

  Vitola: 6x54 | Smoking Time: 90 min | Cigars Smoked: 5 | Body: Full | MSRP: $8.80 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf | Binder: Cameroon | Filler: Nicaraguan "Combine quality tobacco, experienced...

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