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Nicaragua

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

USA Cigar Review

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

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: 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

Nicaragua Cigar Review

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

Press Release

Press Release: Tatuaje Wolfman Redux Now Shipping

Tatuaje Cigars announced today that the 4th in the series of Redux Monsters is now shipping.

September 24, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Rocky Patel Year of the Dragon 2024

2024 saw a lot of release for the Chinese New Year, Rocky Patel Year of the Dragon is one of those releases but is it any good?

September 23, 2024

Nicaragua Cigar Review

Cigar Review: Viaje Private Bale Bird on a Branch Pajarito

In the case of Private Bale, a simple drawing set the course for what would be an eight-year journey from start to finish.

September 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!