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Cigar Review: Illusione Group of Five Robusto

If there is one cigar brand on the market that embraces controversy it’s Illusione. Their latest offering in 2024 is Group of Five. What is Group of Five? Is it a reference to the new world order?

January 8, 2025

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Cigar Review: Montecristo M Robusto

Featuring a 20-year-old Ecuador Connecticut wrapper the Montecristo M was released in December 2024 and is rolled at the AJ Fernandez factory in Nicaragua for Altadis U.S.A.

January 6, 2025

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Cigar Review: Viaje Skull & Bones Tsar Bomba Gray

Do you like strong, spicy, peppery, full-bodied cigars? Then Viaje Skull & Bones Tsar Bomba Gray might be right up your alley.

January 2, 2025

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Cigar Review: Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024

The Tatuaje La Riqueza SE 2024 is a Cazadores measuring 6 3/8 x 44 and is available in two different wrappers; Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado and TUXTLA; a San Andres Rosado. Today, we review the Connecticut Broadleaf version.

December 23, 2024

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Cigar Review: Warped Sarto Robusto

Billed as the strongest Warped Cigar to date, the Warped Sarto comes in three sizes and is the first time brand owner Kyle Gellis has worked with the Nicaragua based factory, NACSA.

December 17, 2024

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Cigar Review: My Father Le Bijou 100 Anos

In 2022, My Father Cigars released the Le Bijou 100 Anos to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of the late Jose García Alayon, the father of José “Pepín” García. It returned at the end of 2024 to celebrate 102 Years.

December 10, 2024

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Cigar Review: Espinosa Murcielago Shikaka TAA Exclusive

The Espinosa Murcielago Shikaka is a limited edition exclusively for members of the TAA. The Connecticut wrapped cigar changes things up for the formerly full bodied blend. With only 1,000 boxes are they worth the chase?

December 3, 2024

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Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Mon Cheri

The RoMa Craft Mon Cheri is limited to 6500 cigars over 650 bundles of 10. Is this EMH Barber Pole worth the hunt?

November 29, 2024

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Cigar Review: Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Sucesor

The Jaime Garcia Reserve Especial Sucesor was released with very little fanfare with the company opting to announce it via a Facebook posting. The 2024 Limited Edition is available in two sizes with two different wrappers.

November 20, 2024

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Cigar Review: H. Upmann 180th Anniversary Churchill

The H. Upmann 180th Anniversary commemorates one of the oldest and most famous cigar brands in the world. The cigar, an iconic 7 x 50 Churchill size is limited to only 5,000 boxes.

November 18, 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!