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Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo 15th Anniversary

The E.P. Carrillo 15th Anniversary is limited to 5,000 boxes of 15 cigars with 3,500 being for the US market. While cigars are subjective this might be the best cigar from Ernesto since his days at El Credito.

April 13, 2025

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Cigar Review: Dapper 10th Anniversary

Dapper 10th Anniversary was released in 2025 despite the company being founded in 2013. The math doesn’t add up nor does the same they sent me which was 4.5 x 54 while the production cigar is 6 x 54.

April 7, 2025

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Cigar Review: Stoic Moderation

Stoic Cigars is a new cigar brand that launched in 2024 by Vance Taylor and their freshman offering is made at Kelner Cigars in the Dominican Republic

March 31, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!