Gifted by Juan Ernesto Jiménez, owner of Dos Jotas Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Dominican Republic Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Chico Rivas Tamboril (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10/20 count boxes. Release: 2020Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily feel with small … Continue reading 729. Dos Jotas Infinity Robusto
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728. Kaneda DaVinci Vintage 2017
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: ConnecticutBinder: EcuadorFiller: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & PeruOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes.Release: 2017Availability: Limited Production Size: 7x42(52), Piramide. Wrapper: Almond light brown 80% down from the band & dark chocolate brown … Continue reading 728. Kaneda DaVinci Vintage 2017
727. La Aurora Preferidos Hors D’age 2018
Bought from Cubano in Linköping, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Ecuador Filler: Brazil, Nicaragua & Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: La Aurora S.A (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 30 count jars. Release: 2018Availability: Limited ProductionSize: 6x58, Toro GordoWrapper: Milk chocolate brown, silky smooth with small veins.Construction: Firm and … Continue reading 727. La Aurora Preferidos Hors D’age 2018
726. Davidoff Special 53 Limited Edition 2020 Capa Dominicana
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Dominican RepublicBinder: Dominican Republic San VicenteFiller: Dominican Republic Olor Seco, Piloto Ligero & San Vicente SecoOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Cigars Davidoff (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.Release: 2020Availability: Limited Edition to 9,700 Boxes of 10 Cigars & 1,825 Boxes … Continue reading 726. Davidoff Special 53 Limited Edition 2020 Capa Dominicana
725. Macanudo Inspirado Limited Edition 2022
Bought at Brobergs Tobakshandel.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Mexico Filler: Brazil, Dominican Republic & Nicaragua Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: General Cigar Dominicana (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production.Size: 5.5x50, Robusto Extra.Wrapper: Almond beige, smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even when lightly … Continue reading 725. Macanudo Inspirado Limited Edition 2022
724. Paradiso Papagayo XXL Toro Gordo
Bought at Brobergs Tobakshandel.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:In the US market this cigar goes under the name San Cristobal instead of Paradiso.Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Don Pepin Garcia (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 21 count boxes. Release: 2012Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x60, Gordo.Wrapper: Dark chocolate brown, … Continue reading 724. Paradiso Papagayo XXL Toro Gordo
723. Padrón Family Reserve Mellgrens 190th Anniversary Edition Maduro (Vintage 2013)
Gifted by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:The tobacco was aged for 10 years prior to blending.Wrapper: NicaraguaBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Padrón (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 5 count boxes. Release: 2013Availability: Limited Production to 100 boxes of 5 cigars, MSRP of 1625 SEK in 2013. Size: 6x52, Toro … Continue reading 723. Padrón Family Reserve Mellgrens 190th Anniversary Edition Maduro (Vintage 2013)
722. Tatuaje Black Private Reserve Corona Gorda
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Sun Grown Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2013Availability: Limited Production Size: 5.6x46, Corona Gorda.Wrapper: Chestnut brown, smooth and oily with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when … Continue reading 722. Tatuaje Black Private Reserve Corona Gorda
721. Black Star Line War Witch Robusto
Gifted by Black Star Line Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Connecticut ShadeBinder: Nicaraguan CriolloFiller: Nicaraguan CorojoOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: Aganorsa Leaf (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production Size: 5x52, Robusto. Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even when … Continue reading 721. Black Star Line War Witch Robusto
720. AVO Regional North Edition
Bought from Club Mareva Beirut in Lebanon.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Dominican Republic Binder: Dominican Republic Hybrid Olor/Piloto SecoFiller: Peruvian Seco, Honduran Jamastrán Seco & Dominican Republic San Vicente Visus and SecoOrigin: Dominican RepublicFactory: O.K. Cigars (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2020Availability: Limited to 4250 boxes of … Continue reading 720. AVO Regional North Edition
719. El Brujito Serie Oro Pelo de Oro Edición Limitada 2022
Gifted by Alfambra Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Undisclosed (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 24 count jars. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production.Size: 5x56, Robusto Gordo.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: Cacao, brown sugar and wood.1st … Continue reading 719. El Brujito Serie Oro Pelo de Oro Edición Limitada 2022
718. Hiram & Solomon Châbal Toro
Bought at YXTobak in Borås, Sweden.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Criollo MorrónBinder: Indonesian SumatraFiller: Dominican Rep Corojo Seco and LigeroOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: PDR (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x52, Toro.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, sandy texture and feel with small protruding veins.Construction: … Continue reading 718. Hiram & Solomon Châbal Toro
717. Casa 1910 Cavalry Edition As de Oro
Gifted by Manolo Santiago, Co-founder of Casa 1910 Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Ligero, Jalapa Seco and Viso & Ometepe VisoOrigin: Mexico Factory: Undisclosed Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x54, Toro.Wrapper: Chestnut brown, silky smooth … Continue reading 717. Casa 1910 Cavalry Edition As de Oro
716. Saga Short Tales Tomo VII – Tales of the Land: Navarrete
Gifted by Jean-Michel Louis, Brand Ambassador and In-house Belgian at De Los Reyes Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan HabanoBinder: Dominican Rep San VicenteFiller: Dominican Rep Criollo 98, HVA & Piloto CubanoOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: De Los Reyes (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.Release: 2021Availability: Regular Production … Continue reading 716. Saga Short Tales Tomo VII – Tales of the Land: Navarrete
715. Casdagli Club Mareva Zagreb Jure
Gifted by Marko Bilić & Casdagli Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:[Misprint on the band it should be Jure not Jura].Wrapper: Ecuadorian Colorado ClaroBinder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Costa Rica Factory: IGM Boutique Factory (Costa Rica)Box: Sold in 12 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.25x55, Montesco (Wide Churchill).Wrapper: Milk … Continue reading 715. Casdagli Club Mareva Zagreb Jure
714. Flor de Selva Año del Conejo 2023 (Year of the Rabbit 2023)
Gifted by a friend.Information:Wrapper: Honduran Jamastrán Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras Origin: Honduras Factory: Tabacos de Oriente (Honduras)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Edition to 2023 boxes of 10 cigars. Size: 5.5x48, Corona Gorda.Wrapper: Milk chocolate/hazelnut brown, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm and even when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: Hay … Continue reading 714. Flor de Selva Año del Conejo 2023 (Year of the Rabbit 2023)
713. SYN The Seven Syns IRA Grand Robusto
Gifted by SYN Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Dominican Rep San Andrés MaduroBinder: Dominican Rep Corojo 99Filler: Dominican Rep Seco HVA, Vuelta Abajo, Corojo Viso Original, HVA & Corojo 99 LigeroOrigin: Dominican RepublicFactory: De Los Reyes (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: UndisclosedAvailability: Regular Production.Size: 5.5x52, Robusto Extra.Wrapper: … Continue reading 713. SYN The Seven Syns IRA Grand Robusto
712. 1502 Aniversário 10 Toro
Gifted by Peter Gaudenzi, European Market Director of 1502 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: Mexican San AndrésFiller: NicaraguaOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de NicaraguaBox: Sold in 10 count boxes.Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production. Size: 6x49, Toro. Wrapper: Darker milk chocolate, smooth with small veins. Construction: … Continue reading 712. 1502 Aniversário 10 Toro
711. Selection Meerapfel Maestranza Marques
Gifted by Melissa Meerapfel, VP at Selection Meerapfel Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: HondurasBinder: Costa RicaFiller: NicaraguaOrigin: HondurasFactory: Undisclosed (Honduras)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: UndisclosedAvailability: Regular Production.Size: 6x50, Toro.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: Hay.1st third: Starts with a … Continue reading 711. Selection Meerapfel Maestranza Marques
710. Lampert Family Reserve 2021 Robusto
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Rep)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Edition of 6000 cigars in boxes of 10.Size: 5x52, Robusto.Wrapper: Almond light brown, oily and silky smooth … Continue reading 710. Lampert Family Reserve 2021 Robusto
709. Cavalier Genève Prospektor
Gifted by Cavalier Genève Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: 2x Nicaraguan Jalapa VisoBinder: Nicaraguan Habano Filler: Honduras, Nicaragua & Paraguay Origin: Honduras Factory: Fabrica Centroamericana de Tabaco S.A. [F.C.T] (Honduras)Box: Sold in 40 count boxes or 20 count bundles.Release: 2021 (2019)Availability: Regular Production Size: 6x54, Toro.Wrapper: Light and dark milk … Continue reading 709. Cavalier Genève Prospektor
708. Principle Aviator Series Cochon Volant
Gifted by Darren Cioffi owner of Principle Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic San Vicente, Nicaragua & Peruvian Pelo de Oro Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Rep)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2013Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x54(65), Flying Pig (Fat … Continue reading 708. Principle Aviator Series Cochon Volant
Year in Review 2022
What a year it's been, feels like it's flown by far to fast even though at times it have felt like an eternity. The year of reviews started in February due to the cold weather and that I had far to much in University. In March I managed to find a local lounge that I … Continue reading Year in Review 2022
My Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2022 Full List
This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given in the 52 reviews I did this year (2022). 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 2022 Full List
707. Xhaxhi Bobi Gray Lancero Sexy Cuchi
Gifted by Bob de Goede owner of Xhaxhi Bobi Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Dominican RepublicBinder: Dominican RepublicFiller:Dominican RepublicOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera Torres & Garcia (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes.Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production. Size: 7x38, Lancero. Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, silky smooth with tiny veins. … Continue reading 707. Xhaxhi Bobi Gray Lancero Sexy Cuchi
706. Principle Archive Collection Straphanger Double Decker
Gifted by Darren Cioffi owner of Principle Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Zimbabwe Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Julian Sued Boutique Factory (Dominican Rep)Box: Sold in 5 count bundles. Release: 2022Availability: Exclusive to USA & Poland.Size: 6x46, Grand Corona.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, silky smooth with … Continue reading 706. Principle Archive Collection Straphanger Double Decker
705. Flor de Selva Colección Aniversario Nº20 Toro
Gifted by Maya Selva Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Honduran JamastránBinder: Honduran Azacualpa OlanchoFiller: HondurasOrigin: Honduras Factory: Tabacos de Oriente (Honduras)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production. Size: 6x52, Toro. Wrapper: Almond milk chocolate, oily texture and small protruding veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly … Continue reading 705. Flor de Selva Colección Aniversario Nº20 Toro
704. Casdagli Basilica C No. 1 Maduro
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors during a calm and overcast day with -2C, 88% humidity and 1 m/s wind. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Corojo MaduroBinder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua & Peruvian Pelo de OroOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2016Availability: Limited Production … Continue reading 704. Casdagli Basilica C No. 1 Maduro
703. CigarKings Wide White Jalapa
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors during a chilly evening with 1C, 78% humidity and 3 m/s wind.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa H-2000 Colorado Natural Maduro (Media Corte Tres) VisoBinder: 2 x CigarKings Selected (Undisclosed)Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí Viso & SecoOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: Undisclosed (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 12 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production.Size: 5x55, … Continue reading 703. CigarKings Wide White Jalapa
702. Matilde X Kind Cigars Sweden Exclusive Toro Especial
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors during a chilly afternoon with 3C, 88% humidity and 3 m/s wind.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: Dominican Republic HabanoFiller: Dominican Republic Criollo 98 Viso, Piloto Viso & 2020 LigeroOrigin: Dominican RepublicFactory: La Romana (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 5 count bundles. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production.Size: 6x50, Toro.Wrapper: Milk chocolate, … Continue reading 702. Matilde X Kind Cigars Sweden Exclusive Toro Especial