Montecristo is back with the fifth iteration of the Espada line, the Conquistador. Will it conquer your heart with Ometepe or are you going to banish the colonizer back whence they came?
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Plasencia and the Grupo de Maestros are looking a little woozy after 3 Espada in a row, so I wonder how they’re going to keep things fresh… BAH GAWD IT’S RAFAEL NODAL RUNNING IN WITH THE STEEL CHAIR! 😱
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Montecristo takes the Espada to the dark side. If you only knew the power of the dark side… Or maybe it’s just a long trip to suffering?
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The Estoque references the sword used in Spanish bullfighting. Does it take the bull by the horns?
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The Montecristo Espada represented a couple of firsts for Montecristo, and we already know they weren’t the last. But has the sword dulled with age? More dad jokes and your answer inside! 😏
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Ghandi said, “in the midst of darkness light persists.” Did you know that applies to classically blended maduros too?
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The Revelry is the name of the infield party that occurs at the Preakness. Stolen Throne’s Revelry is viewed as an “amped up” version of the Stolen Throne Preakness. But most importantly, does it bring the noise?
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The Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary celebrates the 20th Anniversary since Don Pepin first opened El Rey de los Habanos in Little Havana. Do we still need candles?
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So I only ended up with 3 of the 4 La Union cigars. Does the La Union Red Humidor’s My Father for Tatuaje blend make me wish I had all 4? Or am I just seeing red?
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La Union means sampling both blends from the Black humidor, but FML that’s another $60 cigar. Oh well, for science!
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The La Union celebrates the 20-plus year relationship of My Father and Tatuaje. But at this price, do we need a pre-nup?
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Gellis Family announced a new Heritage line at PCA 2026. Here it is, so now we smoke it. And there was much rejoicing.
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The Saunter was the second release of the Gellis Family line. Much like that scene in the Simpsons, I heard there was fierce debate between “amble” or “saunter.”
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The Marevas was the inaugural release for the Gellis Family line of cigars from Warped’s Kyle Gellis. Is the Marevas the golden child? Or is it the red-headed stepchild of the Gellis Family?
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Warped’s New Day is a blend that was picked by a select group of Warped retailers. But more importantly, you can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose!
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A more expensive version of the production blend Melanio because it’s being offered in a limited edition vitola for only that year? Who doesn’t love paying more when you actually get a little less? Hmmm…. 🤔
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Who expected to find 6 year old cigars on discount from a major retailer? Not me, but let’s goooooooo!
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The Lampert Limitada 2025 was offered in an extremely small batch with its initial release in 2025. It’s back in 2026. Does it live up to the hype?
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The Limitada 2026 extends Lampert’s annual limited edition signature cigars with an all-new Ecuadorian Connecticut blend. Is it the Godfather 2 or the Godfather 3 in terms of sequels?
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It’s been ten years since the spaceman first appeared. Does the 10th Anniversary earn Matt Booth extra pics of your hooves in his DMs?
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Room101 has introduced a Maduro version of the Johnny Tobacconaut. Will it turn you to the dark side?
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I’m finally getting down with the spaceman. Is the Perfecto the perfect option?
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The Maracana is a modern take on multiple aspects of Ozgener Family passions and Brazilian inspired nostalgia. How will it resonate with you?
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Tim Ozgener described the Karatoba’s profile as having “the essence of a hearty, well-seasoned bolognese sauce, with a maple-syrup finish.” Are we sending it back or asking for seconds?
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The Belgian Blue is a big swole motherfucker of a cow that is uber powerful. The Crowned Heads Belgian Blue has 75% filler ligero so it’s kind of the same thing. But is it power with precision or just bullshit?
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LA Cigar Collective offers Le Flambeaux, their third exclusive blend. Does it light the way or leave you in the dark?
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You’re all shook up, aren’t you baby? I never try anything, I just do it. Maybe we should do the Crowned Heads Thunderkiss and listen to some Devil Music. 🤘🏻
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The original Kinsman was far too short in both its length and the time it was available. Then an angel named Jamond brought it back as regular production with an extra inch, answering all our prayers. 🙏🏻
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The One13 is inspired by the home of Jamond’s grandparents and the memories made there. Good thing he didn’t base it off my grandparents because it’d be instant coffee and cheap cigarettes influencing the blend. 😆
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The Pi5ot is a new for 2026 blend from Definition that pays tribute to the players that inspired Jamond. So is the Pi5ot l33t or is it a brick? 🏀
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