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Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf 25th Anniversary

Eduardo Fernandez started Aganorsa Leaf in 1998, 27 years ago. The Aganorsa Leaf 25th Anniversary arrived to retailers, two years late. Maybe one day the cigar industry will actually release a cigar on time to celebrate a milestone and maybe I will live long enough to see it.

May 12, 2025

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Cigar Review: Rojas Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo LE 2025

The Rojas Street Tacos Cinco de Mayo LE 2025 is the second release from Noel Rojas celebrating a holiday the commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. How does it compare to the 2024 release?

May 5, 2025

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Cigar Review: Year of the Duque

Steve Saka bucks the industry trend of the Chinese Zodiac opting to release a cigar celebrating superfan Chris Duque with Year of the Duque.

April 30, 2025

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Cigar Review: Viso Horny (2025 Release)

Originally released in 2024 as a direct to consumer project, Viso Horny from Tyler Jeffery returns with distribution handled by Powstanie’s parent company Pospiech. No ligeo was harmed in the making of this cigar.

April 29, 2025

Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf Royal Perfecto

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Cigar Review: Supreme Leaf Royal Perfecto (2025)

Originally released in 2020 the Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf is back for the 10th time with a release called Royal Perfecto measuring 5.5 x 52.

April 28, 2025

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Cigar Review: Lure Cigars Oscuro The Big Joe

Lure Cigars is a brand that originally sold me on their band. While I am not a fan of 10 count bundles wrapped in paper and you can’t smoke the band its font, colors and logo had me wanting to try them and I don’t even fish.

April 23, 2025

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Cigar Review: Rojas Street Tacos Al Pastor Robusto

Noel Rojas continues to expand the Street Tacos line with the 2025 introduction of Al Pastor. The cigr named after a marinated pork used in Tacos features a Ecuador Habano, San Andres binder and fillers from the Dominican Republic & Nicaragua.

April 22, 2025

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Cigar Review: CRAFT Maquette Foreign & Domestic

The CRAFT Maquette Foreign & Domestic marks the fifth release of the RoMa Craft Tobac’s Maquette Series. Measuring 4 x 46 and Box Pressed the cigar feels even smaller.

April 18, 2025

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Cigar Review: Viaje Fifteen Plus Two and a Half Anniversary

Viaje celebrates their 17 and 1/2 Anniversary with the Viaje Fifteen Plus Two and a Half made at the Aganorsa in four blends. Those are identified as Gold, Silver, Black and today’s review Red.

April 2, 2025

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Cigar Review: Room101 15th Anniversary Toro

The Room101 cigar brand was born in 2009 and the company has released this limited edition cigar made at AJ Fernandez celebrating its 15th Anniversary

March 26, 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!