Cigar Reviews

• 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 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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• 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 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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• The 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.
  Martinez Roller’s Blend January 2021

  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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• The 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.
  Martinez Forty Five Series Maduro

  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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• The 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.
  Powstanie Broadleaf Perfecto

  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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• The 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.
  Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown

  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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• The 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.
  Byron Poemas 3 Anos

  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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