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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

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente Hemingway Sungrown Oscuro TAA 2024

The Arturo Fuente Hemingway Sungrown Oscuro is a new version of the Fuente staple. Released only to to members of the Tobacconist Association of America this new version features an Ecuador Sungrown Oscuro wrapper.

November 14, 2024

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Cigar Review: Noble Cigars Act II Toro

This medium-full bodied cigar comes from Noble Cigars which was launched in 2022. Made in the Dominican Republic this cigar is not your typical Dominican smoke and our thoughts might suprise you.

November 4, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Ceniza Fina Box Pressed Robusto Gordo

Distributed by Pospiech Cigars, Ceniza Fina is Sam & Rosie Lopez, owners of Fine Ash Cigars in Glendale, Arizona. Made a TABACALERA LA iSLA in th Dominican Republic this is a class Dominican with a modern flavor profile.

October 24, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Topper 1894 Toro

Recent documents unveiled Topper cigars is the oldest US cigar company and to celebrate their 130th Anniversary the Topper 1894 has been released.

October 21, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

Cigar Review: ADVentura The Royal Return King’s Gold Tooth

Made at Tabacalera Mina del Rey (The Mine of the King) the Royal Return King’s Gold Tooth measures 4 x 44 and its a perfect quick hitter for when its too cold or time is too short.

October 11, 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!