Cigar Reviews

• 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 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 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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• BLTC's Morphine 2020 (4.5x50, $10.50) layers Mexican San Andrés and Ecuador Maduro wrappers over a Nicaraguan Habano filler for a full-body 74-minute ride. The reviewer calls BLTC a 'wild ride' — and the Morphine delivers.
  Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2020

  Posted on February 24 2021

  Vitola: 4.5x50 | Smoking Time: 74 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Full | MSRP: $10.50 Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés & Ecuador Maduro | Binder: Nicaraguan Habano | Filler:...

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• The Regius Exclusivo USA Blue Label Toro (6x52, $10.95) is a full-body box-pressed cigar from this UK-based brand, wrapped in Mexican San Andres Oscuro. 76 minutes of intense, complex smoking — an honest review that notes Oscuro may not suit every palate.
  Regius Exclusivo U.S.A. Blue Label Toro

  Posted on February 15 2021

  Vitola: 6x52 BP | Smoking Time: 76 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Full | MSRP: $10.95 Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Oscuro | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan Regius...

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• The Tatuaje Black Petite Corona (4x40, $4.75) — nicknamed "Black Crack" — packs full body into just 42 minutes at an unbeatable price. Sun Grown Criollo Nicaraguan wrapper, addictive flavor, and a cult following make this a humidor staple.
  Tatuaje Black Petite Corona AKA Black Crack

  Posted on November 01 2020

  Vitola: 4x40 Smoking Time: 42 minutes Cigars Smoked: 5+ Body: Full MSRP: $4.75 Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Sun Grown Criollo Esteli) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan One of the many Black series releases...

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• The Dapper Desvalido Robusto (5x50, $10.76) is a full-bodied pre-release featuring an Ecuadorian Habano Rosado wrapper over a complex multi-binder blend. 78 minutes of bold, complex smoking from an exciting boutique brand.
  Dapper Desvalido Robusto - Pre Release

  Posted on September 12 2020

  Cigars Smoked: 3 Smoking Time: 78 minutes MSRP: $10.76 Vitola: 5 x 50 Body: Full Wrapper: Ecuador / Habano / Rosado Cafe / Oliva Tobacco Co. Binder: U.S. / (Undisclosed)...

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• Steve Saka's Sin Compromiso Seleccion No. 2 (6x52, $17.95) is a full-bodied powerhouse with Mexican San Andres wrapper that burns 85 minutes. What sets it apart is its extraordinary flavor transitions — section by section, it keeps evolving.
  Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso Seleccion No. 2

  Posted on August 21 2020

  Dunbarton Sin Compromiso Seleccion No. 2 Cigars Smoked: 5 Smoking Time: 85 minutes Body: Full MSRP: $17.95 Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas Cultivo Tonto Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaraguan Vitola: 6x52...

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• A Luxury Cigar Club exclusive, the Viva La Vida Lancero (7x38) is a full-bodied Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro with 62 minutes of bold, rich smoke at $16. One of our most recommended exclusives for experienced smokers who love powerful Lanceros.
  Viva La Vida Lancero - Luxury Cigar Club Exclusive

  Posted on July 19 2020

  Cigars Smoked: 10+ MSRP: $16.00 Total Smoking Time: 62 minutes Body: Full Vitola: Lancero (7x38) Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro 2000 Binder: Nicaraguan Corojo 99 Filler: Nicaraguan Criollo 98 Cut: Straight...

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