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Cigar Review: R&R The Soldier King Broadleaf Toro

R&R The Soldier King is a brand I never heard of until I found it on the list of new products over at Small Batch Cigar. Available in a few different wrappers I grabbed the Broadleaf due to my love for that wrapper. The cigar comes from Raul Reyner and Mi Havana factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Having never heard of Mr. Reyner or Mi Havana this was a cigar totally new to me which hasn’t happened in quite some time.

June 9, 2025

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Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva

Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva isn’t an original name but it is a new release from the Germany based company that features tobacco aged at least two years as well as another year after it has been rolled.

May 14, 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: Powstanie SBC 22

SBC stands for Surrounded by Champions, a limited edition cigar first released by Powstanie in 2016. The SBC 22 which was released at the end of 2023 marks the fourth release in the series (SBC 16, SBC 18, and SBC 20). If the company follows suit at some point this year we should see SBC 24.

April 17, 2025

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Cigar Review: Tatuaje Reserva SW Short

I think we will have a monthly review called Throwback Thursday where once a month we will review a cigar that has been on the market for at least 5 years. We will start things off with the Tatuaje Reserva SW Short which was released in 2018

February 27, 2025

Cigar Court Podcast

Podcast: Are Cigar Festivals Worth The Price?

The Habanos Festival, Pro Cigar, Nicaraguan Cigar Festival… Are Cigar Festivals worth the price of admission?

February 21, 2025

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary Toro

The AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary celebrates the 2004 opening of Abdel Fernandez’ first cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. Is this limited release worth chasing?

January 28, 2025

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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: San Cristobal Ovation Opulence (Robusto)

Back in 2015 Ashton Cigars introduced San Cristobal Ovation which at the time was a limited edition release. Since then the cigar appear to be released yearly.

October 31, 2024

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Cigar Review: Foundation Menelik Corona Gorda LE

The Foundation Menelik was an event-only cigar. Then they became limited production. However that production was missing a size that I always thought would be perfect for the cigar. A Corona Gorda. Small Batch Cigar made that size a reality with this Exclusive cigar made specifically for California retailer Maxamar, the parent company of Small Batch.

October 15, 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!