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Cigar Review: Warped New Day

Warped New Day was created exclusive for 12 stores with the locations voting on three cigars with the winner going to retail. Is this cigar a winner?

March 17, 2025

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Cigar Review: Avowed Awakening Gran Robusto

Avowed Awakening is a limited edition cigar and a new brand from industry veterans Andrew Considine & Dave West made at Kelner Cigars in the Dominican Republic.

March 3, 2025

Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edtion 2025 The Artist

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Cigar Review: Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 The Artist

The Davidoff Winston Churchill Limited Edition 2025 is the first LE release since 2022 and the 6th overall since it’s inception in 2016. It’s also the most expensive, coming in more than 75% higher than the original LE. Is it worth the price tag and why is it so damn expensive?

February 10, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Davidoff Golden Band Awards

In 2012, Davidoff recognized it’s top retailers in a ceremony called the Golden Bands Awards. These retailers wound up with a snazzy trophy and the right to purchase and self the official Golden Band Awards cigar.

February 7, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: West Tampa Tobacco Company Circle of Life Toro

The first notable release of 2025 belongs to Circle of Life from West Tampa Tobacco Company. Originally scheduled for a May ’24 release, was the cigar worth the wait?

January 21, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Crowned Heads TAA Exclusive 2024

The Crowned Heads TAA Exclusive returns in 2024 albeit with a new look and less flashy name. Gone are the monikers of The Angel’s Anvil and The Lost Angel as the company used Crowned Heads in the name for only the second time in company history.

January 15, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Davidoff Limited Edition 2025 Year of the Snake Lancero

Since 2012 Davidoff has released a yearly limited edition cigar celebrating the Chinese New Year. The Davidoff Limited Edition 2025 Year of the Snake marks the first time the yearly release has been a lancero. Is it worth the hefty price tage?

January 13, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: J. London Telephone Booth Series 7 (Gold)

The J. London Telephone Booth is a micro small batch release of cigars that is limited to 800 bundles of 5 or less. We received the Series 7 Gold as part of the Small Batch Cigar of the Month club in December of 2024.

January 3, 2025

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Eladio Diaz 71 Aniversario

The Eladio Diaz 71 Aniversario celebrates the71st trip around the sun of Master Blender, Eladio Diaz which is now produced at his factory Tabacalera Díaz Cabrera

December 14, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Don Doroteo El Alcalde Belicoso

El Alcalde translates to “The Mayor” and pays homage to Don Doroteo’s trajectory, which saw him come from humble beginnings as a young tobacco farmer, to the mayor of his city.

November 25, 2024

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It all started in 1998 when I walked into a cigar shop for the first time in Brooklyn, NY. A desire to try something new led to life long friendships and a career in the cigar industry. I served as a shop manager, blogger, shop owner, writer, marketing coordinator, sales and was an award winning podcaster. After 25 years, I decided it was time to leave the cigar industry. Cigars are still as a passion of mine as is bourbon so I continue the legacy with this website.... Cheers & Long Ashes!