Cigar Reviews

• 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 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 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 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 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 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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• Caldwell's Savages Super Rothschild (4.75x52, $12.30) is a medium-body Habano-wrapped robusto that burns 65 minutes with complex, evolving flavors. A great morning cigar — the reviewer is becoming a committed Caldwell fan.
  Caldwell Savages Super Rothschild

  Posted on February 26 2021

  Vitola: 4.75x52 | Smoking Time: 65 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $12.30 Wrapper: Habano | Binder: Dominican | Filler: Dominican, Nicaraguan Caldwell Cigars was founded...

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• The Crowned Heads Mil Dias Edmundo (5⅞x52, $10) carries an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and medium body over 68 consistent minutes. Mil Dias means '1,000 days' — a reference to the extended aging process behind this refined blend.
  Crowned Heads Mil Dias Edmundo

  Posted on December 22 2020

  Vitola: Edmundo (5⅞x52) | Smoking Time: 68 min | Body: Medium | MSRP: $10 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Costa Rican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian Mil Dias translates...

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• The 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.
  Gran Habano Persian King Maduro Rajah

  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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• Warped's Maestro del Tiempo 6102R 2020 Release (5.25x48, $12.50) uses a Corojo 99 wrapper for a medium-body 55-minute smoke. A slightly under-the-radar gem from Kyle Gellis — perfect with a light meal or black tea.
  Warped Maestro del Tiempo 6102R 2020 Release

  Posted on December 09 2020

  Vitola: 6102R (5.25x48) | Smoking Time: 55 min | Body: Medium | MSRP: $12.50 Wrapper: Corojo 99 | Binder: Nicaraguan | Filler: Corojo '99 and Criollo '98 Maestro Del Tiempo...

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• The Black Works S&R November 2020 Lancero (6.75x42, $9.50) uses a Sumatran wrapper for a medium-body 53-minute smoke. Consistent within itself and worth revisiting, even if the burn line isn't perfectly clean.
  Black Works S&R November 2020 Release Lancero

  Posted on December 07 2020

  Vitola: Lancero (6.75x42) | Smoking Time: 53 min | Cigars Smoked: 3 | Body: Medium | MSRP: $9.50 Wrapper: Sumatra | Binder: Nicaragua Habano | Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic First...

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• Room 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.
  Cigar Review The Big Payback Maduro by Room 101

  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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• The 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.
  Valacari Nobility

  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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• The J London Luxury Collection Gold Series Robusto (5x50, $18) pairs an aged Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with medium body for an 80-minute refined smoke. One of the first UK boutique cigars to make waves in the US market.
  J London Luxury Collection Gold Series Robsuto

  Posted on August 24 2020

  J London Luxury Collection Gold Series - Robusto Cigars Smoked: 10+ MSRP: $18.00 Smoking Time: 80 minutes Body: Medium Vitola: 5x50 Wrapper: Aged Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Aged Ecuadorian Connecticut Filler:...

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