H. Upmann Legacy – Churchill (7 x 54)
Another H. Upmann dedicated to the brand’s Cuban legacy. But this one is made in-house at Flor de Copan. Oh my….
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Month: January 2026
H. Upmann 180th Anniversary – Churchill (7 x 50)
The American version of H. Upmann celebrates the 180th anniversary of the original Cuban brand and they asked AJ Fernandez to make the cake.
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San Cristobal (Clasico) – Robusto (5 x 50)
Is the San Cristobal Clasico a true classic?
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San Cristobal Revelation (Prophet) – Robusto (Box Press) (5.25 x 54)
Will the Prophet make you have a Revelation?
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Casa de Garcia Sumatra – Toro (5.5 x 50)
Casa de Garcia is the Altadis budget brand that runs for about $2 a stick. The Connecticut was crap, the Maduro was hot garbage, would the Sumatra be the redeemer?
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Casa de Garcia Maduro – Toro (5.5 x 50)
Casa de Garcia is the Altadis budget brand that runs for about $2 a stick. I asked how bad the Connecticut could be… this was worse.
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Casa de Garcia Connecticut – Toro (5.5 x 50)
Casa de Garcia is the Altadis budget brand that runs for about $2 a stick. Famous last words, but how bad could it be?
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Fratello The Pelican – Robusto Grande (5.5 x 54)
Fratello offers the Pelican as the Louisiana blend in their state exclusive releases using Andullo as a stand-in for Perique.
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Room101 15th Anniversary – Toro (6 x 52)
Does Room101’s quinceañera celebration cigar bring the party?
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ChìMolly Pioneer – Robusto Extra (6 x 52)
I explore ChìMolly Cigars with the Pioneer. Does it deliver on the promise of texture?
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ChìMolly Fox y ChìMolly – Robusto Extra (6 x 52)
Fox Cigars and ChìMolly team up for an exclusive blend. So what does the Fox say?
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Avowed The Vow Higher Calling – Toro (6 x 50)
Does a higher priming tobacco version of The Vow 6.29 take you to a “Higher Calling?”
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Avowed The Vow (6.29) – Toro (6 x 50)
One of Avowed Cigar’s launch blends that gets a ‘lil sumthin’ extra. Will you take “The Vow?”
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Avowed The Vow (11.25) – Robusto Grande (5.5 x 55)
The Vow adds a third variant with a new vitola and spin on the blend. How does the addition of Brazilian Cubra change things up?
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Avowed New Dawn – Toro (6 x 52)
Avowed Cigars launched in early 2025 with the New Dawn as one of their initial cigars. Does it really represent a “New Dawn” in cigars?
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Matilde Para José Seijas – Toro (6 x 52)
The Para José Seijas is a tribute cigar that honors the memory of José Seijas, the former head of Tabacalera de García.
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Ohana Nui Toasted Marshmallows Maduro – Lonsdale (7 x 44)
Does a Maduro Mexican San Andrés wrapper make the Toasted Marshmallow more like a s’more?
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Ohana Nui Toasted Marshmallows Connecticut – Lonsdale (7 x 44)
Let’s get toasty!
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Ohana Nui Pulse Maduro 10 – Toro (Box Press) (6 x 52)
Ohana Nui means “big family.” Does the Pulse 10 Maduro make you feel like you’re part of the family?
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Ohana Nui Left Hand High Maka Maka – Toro (6 x 52)
“High Maka Maka” (or haimakamaka) is a Hawaiian Pidgin term meaning stuck-up, pretentious, or arrogant, describing someone who thinks they’re better than others… but that’s not what makes this cigar left handed.
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Avowed Awakening – Robusto Grande (5.5 x 52)
Does an incredibly rare wrapper awaken the senses and justify the ultra-premium price?
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Avo Syncro Nicaragua 10th Anniversary Limited Edition – Diadema (Box Press) (6.63 x 50)
Being a fan of the Avo Syncro Nicaragua I was excited to try the 10th Anniversary, but will it be a worthy tribute?
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Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente Sun Grown (King B) – Pyramid (6 x 55)
Is the King B really the king of the Chateau Fuente Sun Grown line? Either way, it’s a good excuse to smoke a pyramid!
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Ashton Classic – Corona (5.5 x 44)
Is the Ashton Classic truly a classic?
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How are Cigars Evaluated and Scored for a Review?
The one where I talk about the evolution of my scoring system and creating a formalized process for reviewing. Buckle up kids, you’re going to catch me monologuing…
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AJ Fernandez 20th Anniversary – Toro (6 x 56)
After 20 years, does AJ Fernandez still have the magic?
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