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Category Archives: Cigar Reviews

Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Toro Cigar Review

Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Toro Cigar Review
We’re directing shade on a cigar whose name stems from the beautiful bell-shaped, lavender-blue flowers known as Jacob’s Ladder. It was released quickly in 2016 to beat the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) August deadline. However, it took another year for one of the boldest smokes in Southern Draw’s portfolio to appear more widely.…
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Oscar Valladares Altar Q Cigar Review

Oscar Valladares Altar Q Cigar Review
The Altar Q by Oscar Valladares debuted at the 2018 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. This monumental smoke takes its name from a stone altar carved in 776 A.D. and pays homage to the Mayan empire. The sculpture was discovered in the center of Copán, Honduras, in 1886. It depicts the lineage of Mayan leaders and…
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Foundation Charter Oak Connecticut Broadleaf Lonsdale Review

Foundation Charter Oak Connecticut Broadleaf Lonsdale Review
We’re branching out to the picturesque state of Connecticut in our latest cigar review. The “constitution state” is known for its breathtaking lakes and quaint residential areas, but you may not be as familiar with its most famous tree — the Charter Oak. This unusually giant and gnarled oak tree inspired Foundation Charter Oak cigars.…
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Esteban Carreras Cashmere Review

Esteban Carreras Cashmere Review
A company that likes to keep its cigars under wraps (quite literally), Esteban Carreras Cigars has a knack for unveiling new releases at trade shows without any prior alert. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of trade shows, but this didn’t stop the company from covertly placing a new smoke on store…
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The King is Dead by Robert Caldwell Cigar Review

The King is Dead by Robert Caldwell Cigar Review
The King is Dead cigars by Robert Caldwell were among the first to be produced by Robert Caldwell Cigars, following the factory’s launch in 2014. As a Dominican Republic puro, The King is Dead is a handmade premium cigar that has been a tobacco aficionado’s dream for the better part of a decade. Each The…
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Oracle Cigar Review

Oracle Cigar Review
Oracle cigars are Nicaraguan puros made using fine Cuban-seed tobacco and packaged in some of the most beautiful boxes on the market. Presented in packs of 10, each stick is circled by blue and silver bands featuring the Oracle logo in metallic print. The pack size and intricate detail of the design make Oracle cigars…
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La Palina No. 2 Cigar Review

La Palina No. 2 Cigar Review
La Palina No. 2 cigars have a heritage dating back to the 19th century when Samuel Paley launched La Palina cigars as a tribute to his wife. From 1896, skip ahead to 2018 and the long-overdue third installment in the line. Given new life by General Cigar, La Palina No. 2 is a heritage brand…
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Blind Man’s Bluff by Caldwell Cigars Cigar Review

Blind Man’s Bluff by Caldwell Cigars Cigar Review
Blind Man’s Bluff by Caldwell Cigars is one of our favorite lines from the ever-popular Caldwell Cigar Company. In just a decade, Caldwell Cigars has staked its claim as one of the best boutique cigar studios in the game, and Blind Man’s Bluff is a great example of why Caldwell’s rising star has shone so…
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38 Special Filtered Cigar Review

38 Special Filtered Cigar Review
38 Special Filtered Cigars are machine-made cigars in a slim 3.2 x 20 vitola and are supplied in packs of 20 in a variety of flavors. Blended flavored fillers wrapped in natural tobacco leaves produce a quick and enjoyable cigarillo that will always leave you looking forward to your next smoke break. With flavors ranging…
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The Griffin’s Toro Cigar Review

The Griffin’s Toro Cigar Review
Today we are entering the world of mythology by smoking a cigar from the Griffin's brand. The Griffin is a legendary creature with the head and wings of an eagle, and the body, tail, and back legs of a lion. In folklore, the beast protects the gold of the kings, as well as other priceless…
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