Category Archives: Cigar Reviews

Plasencia Alma Fuerte Cigar Review

A cigar with a mission to showcase the strong soul of Nicaraguan tobacco, find out how Plasencia Cigars' debut smoke fared in our Plasencia Alma Fuerte review.

Crowned Heads CHC Serie E Review

The Crowned Heads Serie E CHC is a master of complexity, with changes coming thick and fast. Its rockstar profile jumps with deep, rich flavors (both savory and sweet) that fret effortlessly with one another. It’s a cigar that would make the late, great EVH proud.

La Flor Dominicana La Nox Review

La Flor Dominicana La Nox Cigars offer an alluring change-up from a brand usually known for more mellow offerings, like the La Flor Dominicana Light and the La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero.

Caldwell Eastern Standard Cakewalk Piramide Review

Many cigar lovers see smoking as a relaxing pastime to unwind after a long day. However, not all cigars are the same. Some stogies are best left for experienced smokers, especially if they are full-strength and full-bodied. Yet, I’ve never heard anybody refer to a cigar as a “Cakewalk.” This 6 x 50 shaped stick…

Oscar Valladares McFly Sixty Review

Oscar Valladares Cigars once again went airborne in 2019 with their sequel to the Super Fly — the Oscar Valladares McFly. This smoke is inspired by the popular Back to the Future (1985) trilogy and the time travel misadventures of the main protagonist — Marty McFly. There’s nothing subtle about the nostalgic packaging either, with…

PDR A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Capa Maduro SP52 Review

In 1975, the unemployment rate in the US hit 9.2%, and President Gerald Ford announced a recession. However, it wasn’t all doom and gloom that year — 1975 was also the year PDR Cigars owner, Abe Flores, was born. The all-box-pressed A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada cigars line represents his birth year, with a blend…

Surrogates by L’Atelier Bone Crusher Review

The hard-hitting Bone Crusher might sound more at home in a boxing ring or the heat of a football game, but it packs more of a punch in the limited-edition cigar arena. One of six smokes that spawn the exclusive L’Atalier Surrogates line, the Bone Crusher has a no-nonsense, rock ‘n’ roll look that matches…

Foundation The Upsetters Review

Today I’m hoping for tears of joy in our review of the Upsetters line from Foundation Cigars. Ironically, this infused cigar has nothing to do with turning on the waterworks, instead inspired by Jamaican cow tongue tobacco and the country’s love for the underdog. Many people don’t know that Jamaica has a long history of…