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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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Padron Family Reserve No. 95 Natural

The Padron Family Reserve No. 95 celebrates what would have been Jose Padron’s 95th Anniversary in 2021, although the cigar was released in 2022. Will the cigar industry ever release a cigar on time?

November 11, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: RoMa Craft Maestranza Caballeria Valencia

Maestranza is a tribute to people around RoMa Craft that has helped the brand. As a result the secondary band has the initials of the workers in the factory. Released in 2024, is this box pressed cigar any good?

November 9, 2024

Dominican Republic Cigar Review

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Guardian of the Farm Claude Le Chien 2024 Release

The Aganorsa Guardian of the Farm Claude le Chien is back for 2024 as an exclusive for Small Batch Cigar and we can’t get enough of this short robusto.

November 1, 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!