Cigar Reviews
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Danli Honduras Catrina de mi Vida Maduro ToroThe 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.
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 Doomsayer Aggressive Maduro Super ToroRoom 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.
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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Foundation The Wise Man Maduro TorpedoFoundation'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.
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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Black Label Trading Company Morphine 2020BLTC'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.
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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Gran Habano Persian King Maduro RajahThe Gran Habano Persian King Maduro Rajah Toro (6x50, $6.12) is the most visually oily cigar the reviewer has encountered, with medium body and Nicaraguan Maduro delivering 70 minutes of excellent value. A must-have for every humidor at under $7.
Posted on December 11 2020
Vitola: Toro (6x50) | Smoking Time: 70 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $6.12 Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduras First Impressions:...
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Cigar Review The Big Payback Maduro by Room 101Room 101's Big Payback Maduro Robusto (5x50, $6.50) delivers medium body with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper — smooth, affordable, and consistent. Under $7 and the reviewer says it's a must-smoke for any Room 101 fan.
Posted on December 03 2020
Vitola: 5x50 Robusto | Smoking Time: ~65 min | Cigars Smoked: 2 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $6.50 Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf | Binder: Connecticut Shade | Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican...
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Martinez Forty Five Series MaduroThe Martinez Forty Five Series Maduro (5x54) wraps a Mexican San Andres leaf around a medium-full blend for 62 flavorful minutes. Don't judge by the rustic appearance — this is a flavor-packed cigar that the reviewer always comes back to.
Posted on December 02 2020
Vitola: 5 x 54 Smoking Time: 62 minutes Cigars Smoked: 5 Body: Medium - Full Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Seco, Dominican Viso, Dominican Ligero, Cubanito Martinez...
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Powstanie Broadleaf PerfectoThe Powstanie Broadleaf Perfecto (5x50, $9.50) is a medium-plus body cigar with a striking Broadleaf Maduro wrapper in an unusual Perfecto shape. 67 minutes of consistent, well-constructed smoking at an unbeatable price.
Posted on September 11 2020
Powstanie Broadleaf Vitola: 5x50 Perfecto Smoking Time: 67 Minutes Cigars Smoked: 3 Body: Medium+ MSRP: $9.50 Wrapper: Broadleaf Maduro Binder: Indonesian Filler: Nicaraguan Powstanie Cigars pronounced “Poh-stan-yah” is the polish...
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Valacari NobilityThe Valacari Nobility (5.5x54) wears a San Andres Maduro wrapper and delivers medium body over 88 enjoyable minutes. An affordable, well-balanced daily smoker with solid flavors — great value for everyday smoking.
Posted on September 04 2020
Vitola: 5.5x54 Cigars Smoked: 2 Smoking Time: 88 minutes Msrp: $7.20 Body: Medium Wrapper: San Andres Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe Esteli & Jalapa Visual Inspection: The wrapper is...
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Stolen Throne Crook of the CrownThe Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown is a Toro (6x52) wrapped in 10-year aged San Andres Maduro at $11, burning for 95 minutes with medium-to-full body. Master blender Noel Rojas hit a home run — a crowd-pleaser at an excellent price.
Posted on August 20 2020
Stolen Throne Crook of the crown - Toro Cigars Smoked: Many MSRP: $11 Smoking Time: 95 minutes Body: Medium to Full Vitola: Toro 6X52 Wrapper: 10 Year Aged San Andreas...
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