Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: USAFiller: Nicaragua, Haiti & Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Julián Sued & Compañía (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Limited Edition of 1000 boxes of 10 cigars.Size: 5x54, Robusto.Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and smooth texture … Continue reading 870. Edgar Julien Cinque Terre Stateless Limited Edition 2021
869. Saga Golden Age Yamasá Gran Corona
Gifted by Nirka Reyes, President and 6th Generation of De Los Reyes Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Dominican Republic YamasáBinder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: De Los Reyes (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Limited Release.Size: 5.6x48, Corona Gorda.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth … Continue reading 869. Saga Golden Age Yamasá Gran Corona
868. Perla del Mar Corojo Robusto
Gifted by Bobby Newman, 3rd Generation Owner and Executive Vice President.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: J.C. Newman PENSA (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2020Availability: Regular Production Size: 4.75x52, Robusto (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and silky smooth texture with … Continue reading 868. Perla del Mar Corojo Robusto
867. West Tampa Tobacco Company Red Robusto
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaraguan Condega Filler: Nicaraguan Condega & Estelí Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Garmendia Cigars Co. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 867. West Tampa Tobacco Company Red Robusto
866. Sperlinga The Life Journey 2021 The Choice
Gifted by Danays León Sánchez, co-owner of Sperlinga Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic & USAOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Undisclosed (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Regular Production Size: 6.1x54, Toro (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and … Continue reading 866. Sperlinga The Life Journey 2021 The Choice
865. Principle Petit Provocateur Flechette
Gifted by Darren Cioffi, owner of Principle Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuador Filler: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Undisclosed (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 50 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x26, Petit Panetela.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth with small veins.Construction: Fairly soft … Continue reading 865. Principle Petit Provocateur Flechette
864. Great Wall Classic Edition Spectacular No.3
Gifted by Great Wall Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: ChinaFactory: Great Wall Cigars (China)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2017Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, silky smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: Pastry … Continue reading 864. Great Wall Classic Edition Spectacular No.3
863. Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso Selección No. 2 Torpedo
Bought at YXTobak, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro “Cultivo Tonto”Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 13 count boxes. Release: 2018Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x52, Torpedo (Boxpressed).Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and coarse texture feel … Continue reading 863. Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso Selección No. 2 Torpedo
862. Fratello Clássico Robusto
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan HabanoBinder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Filler: Nicaragua & PeruOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: Joya de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2013Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.5x52, Robusto.Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily but a slight coarse texture feel with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm and … Continue reading 862. Fratello Clássico Robusto
861. Flor de Selva Año del Dragón Edición Limitada 2024
Bought from Cigarrummet, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Honduran Jamastràn Binder: Honduran Azacualpa & Olancho Filler: Honduras Origin: Honduras Factory: Tabacos de Oriente (Honduras)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Limited Edition of 2024 boxes of 10 cigars.Size: 7.5x52, Double Corona.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, smooth and oily texture with … Continue reading 861. Flor de Selva Año del Dragón Edición Limitada 2024
860. Saga Golden Age Toro
Bought from Club Mareva Beirut, Lebanon.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Dominican Republic Corojo 2006Binder: Dominican Republic San Vicente Filler: Dominican Republic CorojoOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: De Los Reyes (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 21 count boxes. Release: 2014Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x52, Toro.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and coarse texture feel … Continue reading 860. Saga Golden Age Toro
859. Davidoff Limited Edition 2024 Year of the Dragon
Bought from Cigarrummet, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic, Mexico & NicaraguaOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Cigars Davidoff (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Limited Edition of 19.500 boxes of 10 cigars.Size: 7.5x49, Double Corona.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, silky smooth texture with … Continue reading 859. Davidoff Limited Edition 2024 Year of the Dragon
858. Room101 10th Anniversary
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan RosadoBinder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Nicaragua Factory: AJ. Fernandez (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2019Availability: Limited Edition of 500 boxes of 20 cigars.Size: 6x50, Toro.Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even feel … Continue reading 858. Room101 10th Anniversary
857. Leonel Signature Connecticut Robusto
Gifted by Daniel Höldke, co owner of Leonel Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Undisclosed (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in sampler packs. Release: 2023Availability: Only available in sampler packs.Size: 5x52, Robusto.Wrapper: Light milk chocolate brown, smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 857. Leonel Signature Connecticut Robusto
856. Meerapfel Meir Master Blend Double Robusto 2022
Gifted by Reinhard Pohorec, Vice President of Meerapfel Cigar Companies. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: UndisclosedFiller: UndisclosedOrigin: UndisclosedFactory: UndisclosedBox: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production to 613 boxes of 10 cigars (15.325 cigars) with included ashtray per year. Size: 5.75x52, Robusto Extra.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, … Continue reading 856. Meerapfel Meir Master Blend Double Robusto 2022
855. Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente
Bought from Piet van Kuyk, The Netherlands.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Nicaraguan Ometepe & Undisclosed Filler: Nicaraguan Ometepe & Undisclosed Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2019Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.1x52, Robusto (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and smooth … Continue reading 855. Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente
854. Hiram & Solomon The Shriner Robusto (New Blend)
Gifted by Fouad Kashouty, owner of Hiram & Solomon Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Indonesia Filler: Brazilian Arapiraca, Nicaraguan Jalapa Habano, Nicaraguan Ometepe Habano & Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: PDR Cigars (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: … Continue reading 854. Hiram & Solomon The Shriner Robusto (New Blend)
853. Macanudo Inspirado Tercio Aged Toro
Bought at Brobergs Tobakshandel, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Indonesian Bezuki Filler: Dominican Republic Piloto Cubano Seco, Piloto Cubano Ligero & Colômbian SecoOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: General Cigar Dominicana (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Limited Edition of 3400 boxes of 10 cigars.Size: … Continue reading 853. Macanudo Inspirado Tercio Aged Toro
852. Foundation Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto
Gifted by Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Brazilian Mata FinaFiller: Nicaragua Nicadan, Jalapa, Ometepe, Criollo & CorojoOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: AJ. Fernandez (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2017Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Light milk chocolate brown, silky smooth texture with … Continue reading 852. Foundation Highclere Castle Edwardian Robusto
851. Caldwell X Kind Cigars Quick & Dirty by Chico Limited Edition 2022
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Dominican Republic Habano Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Manufactura Rivas (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count bundles. Release: 2023Availability: Limited Release.Size: 5x52, Robusto.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, smooth texture with small veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even feel … Continue reading 851. Caldwell X Kind Cigars Quick & Dirty by Chico Limited Edition 2022
850. Matilde Serena Robusto
Bought from Kind Cigars, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera Palma (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2016Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.25x52, Robusto.Wrapper: Almond light brown, smooth texture with small veins.Construction: Fairly firm and … Continue reading 850. Matilde Serena Robusto
849. Drew Estate ACID Cuba Mega Robusto
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Drew Estate (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 24 count boxes. Release: 2005Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x54, Robusto Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, coarse texture with small veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: Simple … Continue reading 849. Drew Estate ACID Cuba Mega Robusto
848. Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition Collection
Store bought at Brobergs Tobakshandel, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Ecuador Filler: Dominican Republic Piloto Viso, San Vicente Viso & San Vicente Mejorado VisoOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Cigars Davidoff (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Limited edition of 6.500 boxes of 10 cigars.Size: 8.6x48, … Continue reading 848. Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition Collection
847. Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Tres
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 30 count boxes. Release: 2013Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5.5x44, Corona.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, coarse texture with small veins.Construction: Firm and even feel … Continue reading 847. Arturo Fuente Casa Cuba Doble Tres
846. Casdagli Cypher 3311 Colossus 2021
Bought from Kind Cigars, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Peru, Dominican Republic & Undisclosed Origin: Costa Rica Factory: IGM Boutique Factory (Costa Rica)Box: Sold in 8 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Yearly Limited Production of 250 boxes of 8 cigars, 2000 cigars.Size: 6x60, Gordo.Wrapper: Milk chocolate … Continue reading 846. Casdagli Cypher 3311 Colossus 2021
Year in Review 2023
It has been a great year for my review site, so many thanks to all my readers worldwide. Thankfully this year I didn't have to sit outdoors during the cold winter months to do my reviews thanks to the local cigar club finding a location for the lounge. In the beginning it was very barebone … Continue reading Year in Review 2023
My Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2023 Full List
This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given in the 138 reviews I did this year (2023). But as you'll notice many have similar scores, so they were ranked based on the level of enjoyment I got out of the bunch. I hope this list will bring some interest … Continue reading My Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2023 Full List
845. Joya de Nicaragua Cinco dé Cinco Toro
Gifted by Joya de Nicaragua Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Joya de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x52, Toro (Boxpressed)Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when … Continue reading 845. Joya de Nicaragua Cinco dé Cinco Toro
844. Lampert 1675 Edición Morado Short Robusto
Gifted by Stefan Lampert, owner of Lampert Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: AgroIndustrial Nicaraguense de Tabacos S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Regular Production Size: 3.75x52, Short Robusto Wrapper: Dark chocolate brown, coarse texture feel with small … Continue reading 844. Lampert 1675 Edición Morado Short Robusto
843. Caldwell Long Live the Queen Queen’s Club
Gifted by Robert Caldwell, owner of Caldwell Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Cameroon Binder: Sumatra Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: El Maestro (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x56, Toro GordoWrapper: Milk chocolate brown, silky smooth and oily feel with … Continue reading 843. Caldwell Long Live the Queen Queen’s Club