Cigar Reviews
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Quesada Casa Magna D. Magnus II TiberiusThe 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.
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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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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Fable Fourth Prime SaptaThe 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.
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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Bandolero Serie A “Aventureros” SagacesThe 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.
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 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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Martinez Roller’s Blend January 2021The Martinez Roller's Blend (7xVaries, $7.40) is what the rollers themselves smoke on the factory floor — a rotating mix of tobaccos in a Churchill format that delivers medium-plus body in just 34 minutes. Unique, fun, and outstanding value.
Posted on February 19 2021
Vitola: 7xVaries | Smoking Time: 34 min | Cigars Smoked: 5 | Body: Medium+ | MSRP: $7.40 Wrapper/Binder/Filler: Varies by release Here is your chance to experience what the rollers...
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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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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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Byron Poemas 3 AnosThe Byron Poemas 3 Anos (4⅞x52, $24.99) is an ultra-premium medium-full body cigar from the Nelson Alfonso family, smoked for 98 minutes with undisclosed tobaccos that deliver a refined, evolving experience. A special occasion cigar worth every penny.
Posted on July 23 2020
Byron Poemas 3 Anos Cigars Smoked : 6 MSRP : $24.99 Smoking Time : 98 minutes Body : Medium - Full Vitola : 4 ⅞ x 52 Wrapper : Undisclosed...
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