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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

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

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Honduras Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Somm BDX Toro

Brand owner Vlada Stojanov was originally the U.S. distributor for brands Casa 1910, Lamper and Casdagli. A wine sommelier and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Somm is his brainchild.

December 25, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Top 5 Cigars - No. 4 - Hot Cake Fresh Out of the Oven

Top 5 Cigars of 2024

Top 5 Cigars of 2024: Number 4 – HVC Hot Cake Fresh Ouf of the Oven Broadleaf

The number 4 in our countdown of the Top 5 Cigars of 2024 is a mouthful; HVC Hot Cake Fresh Ouf of the Oven Broadleaf. HVC Hot Cake Broadleaf for short which was released in 2024.

December 17, 2024

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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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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!