La Aurora "120th Anniversary" Review: Toast of the Town
If I could smoke this premium cigar blend once a week for the rest of my life, I would be a happy man. Every day might be a bit much,...
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If I could smoke this premium cigar blend once a week for the rest of my life, I would be a happy man. Every day might be a bit much,...
"La Madrina Shade" by Dapper Cigar Co. is yet another outstanding premium cigar blend from from the boutique brand that does not disappoint. As long as you are down for...
Sumatran tobacco isn't meant for everyone, especially those who are sensitive to intense flavors and strength. Luckily, the Sumatran-wrapped "Finch" from Blackbird Cigar Co. tones things down a notch, and favors a...
At just $26.20 a 5-pack, both the natural and maduro version of "Breakfast Tacos" by Rojas Cigars are easily the most affordable stogies within the Klaro portfolio. Bold, balanced, quirky,...
Thus far, every blend I have smoked from Warped Cigars has been a bona fide ass-kicker. Not just in that each stick I have smoked has kicked my ass, but...
The Montecristo "White Series" proves that mild-medium is not bland, but balanced. By taking a tangy Connecticut shade-grown wrapper, and slapping some surprisingly vibrant 3-year-old long-filler leaves inside, an equilibrium...
I have adored the CAO Brazilia ever since I first came across it in college. And little has changed in the nearly twenty years since that first smoke. Deep, richly layered,...
The "New World Cameroon" by AJ Fernandez is an affordable smoke with enough flavor, balance, performance perks, and consistency from one stick to the next, that it never has the chance...
Coming at you straight from the smoke-filled conference center and the 2023 PCA Trade Show, is a Connecticut Shade cigar that is all-new to the Klaro portfolio. Produced by one...
For the past three years, Camacho has released a rare, "Factory Unleashed" shaggy foot cigar. Every year the blend is different, yet every offering bears certain similarities to each cigar...
This cigar is so new, that we can't even find it listed on the portfolio portion of the Oscar Valladares website. But oh my is this cigar delicious, with a...
About a decade back, La Palina head honcho, Bill Paley, requested that his master blenders create a robust smoke for his daily commute. Bill was nearly knocked out by the...
The moment I was handed a sample of Dapper's "Cubo Sumatra" I was impressed. The cigar hadn't even slid out of its cellophane sleeve and I was already roaring and...
May you be a seasoned Sumatran cigar wrapper snob like myself, or just a fan of medium cigars with superior construction, flavor, and unique branding, this savory stick is for...
The aromatics, taste, and transitions found within the "Serie Gran Reserva 1988" blend bank upon being bold. This makes it pretty damn ideal for fans of fiery red tobacco. Thanks...
If you've never had authentic Indonesian Sumatran tobacco, and are cool with a medium-full smoking experience, then Aging Room "Quattro F55 Original Maestro" should definitely be on your list of...
Supporting smaller, boutique cigar brands isn't just a lot of delicious fun, it's an enjoyable obligation. Take Black Works Studio's "Killer Bee" for instance. This boutique brand has done a...
Looking to strike a mild vein of gold once again, I fired up the Gran Habano "Connecticut #1" the other day. Citrus, grass, honeysuckle, and nuttiness embolden what would typically...
May I present "The 1865 Project" by Rocky Patel. A powerful new blend with purpose and charitable proceeds to boot. Complete with two binders, a San Andrés wrapper, and more...
Even the most seasoned cigar smoker still appreciates a solidly constructed Connecticut shade-grown premium cigar blend from time to time. There's just something about that creamy, smooth smoking sensation that you...
Ever allowed an unfamiliar cigar to languish in your humidor for entirely too long? Only to discover that you were a fool for not firing that bastard up sooner? This...
Those on the hunt for a medium-full box-pressed cigar that can produce smoke that is smoother than a lubed-up slip-n-slide should definitely give the "El Centurion H-2K-CT" by My Father Cigars a shot. It's...
The Cohiba Riviera is the newly released, first ever box-pressed cigar from Cohiba. This month, it's only available if you are a Klaro Member. The cigar is the first time...
Well slap me silly and call me Steve McQueen. I think I finally found a regular production Macanudo that fires on more than 3-cylinders. Nothing against a milder Macanudo, but...
Coffee seems like it is just meant to go with certain cigar styles. So when I rediscovered the 96-rated Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro the other week, I immediately set...
I, for one, like unusual cigars. Not just the limited release stuff, or super obscure boutique cigar brands. But the run-of-the-mill regular production stuff that contains unique ingredients, odd fermentation...
Box-pressed and torpedo-tipped, the "Dulcinea" from Sancho Panza's Legacy Line is a classic, USA tobacco forward premium cigar blend. But don't let appearances or ingredients fool you, because this is one...
Kristoff is one of those boutique cigar names that still refuses to sell-out. It also makes some truly amazing products. Just take its "Sumatra Matador" premium cigar blend for instance...
Back when Tatuaje founder, Pete Johnson, was still getting his operations up and running, he realized that he needed to have a milder cigar line stuffed somewhere within his portfolio....
Meet one of the most desired stogies on the market today: "Kintsugi" by Alec & Bradley. A world's best "Top 25" cigar with milky cashew notes, milk chocolate, and a...