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2024 Release

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

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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

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: 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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

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

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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!