Plasencia Triunfal – Toro (6.25 x 54)
Plasencia’s celebratory cigar for the World Cup literally translates to “triumphal.” Does it actually triumph over the high expectations and stigma that comes with a $60 price tag?
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Introducing Abbina Craft Sipping Soda
The one where I tell you about Abbina Craft Sipping Soda, the only soda designed to pair with cigars.
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Definition Prolific BP Maduro (Yellow Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.5 x 54)
Is the Definition Prolific BP Maduro still as adept at generating the flavor and enjoyment as the Natural?
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Hermanos de Armas Veiled Mutiny – Toro (6 x 54)
“Veiled mutiny” is a colloquial term for collective insubordination, mass protests, or silent disobedience that acts as a “cloaked” refusal to follow orders without constituting open rebellion. With my first, I felt like this cigar was really living up to its name with the burn issues.
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Hermanos de Armas Descending Shadows – Toro (6 x 54)
In the military, descending shadows are small-unit tactical maneuvers where soldiers drop onto or infiltrate a target area. This type of activity is usually reserved for elite special forces. Is the HDA Descending Shadows elite enough to live up to the name?
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Hermanos de Armas Cataclysm – Toro (6 x 54)
I dive into the first cigar of the HDA lineup. Does the Cataclysm pass muster?
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Definition Big Iron (Silver Band) – Gordo (6.25 x 60)
In the Marty Robbins’ song, “Big Iron,” the Arizona Ranger kills Texas Red with just one bullet. Will the LACC Exclusive Big Iron by Definition Cigars take you out with a single shot?
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Oliva Monticello – Robusto (Box Press) (5 x 50)
Monticello was Thomas Jefferson’s home. Why the fuck Oliva named a cigar after it? Nobody seems to know. Does it matter if the cigar slaps?
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Tatuaje PCA 2025 Exclusive – Robusto Grande (Box Press) (5.63 x 54)
We dive into the 2025 PCA exclusive from Tatuaje. Retailers had to order it at PCA to get it. You just need to get it from them.
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Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia – Corona Gorda (5.63 x 46)
The Gran Habano S.T.K. Black Dahlia is considered one of the OG’s of boutique cigars. How does it hold up to today’s offerings?
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Ohana Nui Mo Olelo – Toro (6 x 52)
The LACC Collective Pack offered a rare chance to try an unreleased event cigar from Ohana Nui. Mo’Olelo means tradition and story, should this cigar become part of Ohana Nui’s story?
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Foundation Tabernacle Knight Commander – Perfecto (6.75 x 52)
The Knight Commander was inspired by the Knight Commander of the Ethiopian Star of Honor, a title bestowed upon Nicholas Melillo for his dedication and commitment to Ethiopia’s rich cultural legacy.
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Foundation Highclere Castle Senetjer – Perfecto (6.75 x 52)
What the fuck is a Senetjer? What’s the tieback to Highclere Castle? Why don’t we just smoke the cigar and enjoy the history lesson? 😁
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Foundation 10 Year Aniversario – Salomon (7 x 58)
The traditional 10th anniversary gift is usually tin or aluminum, but how about some high grade Connecticut Broadleaf?
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Warped Isla del Cocodrilo Blanco – Perfecto (6.5 x 55)
The Isla del Cocodrilo returns, swapping the flavorful Ecuadorian Desflorada wrapper for Ecuadorian Connecticut. But does going for a lighter and creamier blend mean the Blanco has less snap than the original or is it just as fierce?
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Warped Isla del Cocodrilo – Toro (6 x 52)
It’s named after Crocodile Island, but does the Isla del Cocodrilo have enough bite?
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Warped Gellis Family Piece Unique – Toro (6 x 52)
This piece, is unique. But is it worth the cost of admission?
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Principle Cigars The Count – Pyramid (6 x 44)
I get the chance to examine a very rare Principle Cigar, The Count. And I don’t mean the Sesame Street version.
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LA Cigar Collective Gris Gris – Lonsdale (6.5 x 43)
LA Cigar Collective’s Gris Gris is back in a new Lonsdale vitola. Is it still the good luck charm it was as a Toro?
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Avowed Hallowed Hands – Robusto Grande (Box Press) (5.75 x 50)
The third vitola of the new Hallowed Hands comes with a handful of extra Pennsylvania Broadleaf. How does it change things up?
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Avowed Hallowed Hands – Toro (6 x 52)
I started my deep dive into the new Avowed Hallowed Hands with the Corona Gorda. How does the Toro stack up?
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Avowed Hallowed Hands – Corona Gorda (5.75 x 46)
Avowed Cigars comes back with their first new regular production blend since launching last year. Does the Hallowed Hands deserve to be in your hands?
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Avowed New Dawn – Corona Gorda (6 x 46)
Can Avowed improve upon the Toro and Robusto Grande with the Corona Gorda?
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Definition Walking Stick (Black Band) – Lancero (7 x 42)
Will the Walking Stick be your companion for your next… well, we’ll get to the all the options inside.
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Definition The Goods (White Band) – Salomon (Box Press) (7.25 x 57)
Does The Goods really deliver you know… uh, the goods?
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Definition Prolific BP (Yellow Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.5 x 54)
Is the Prolific as good as the name implies?
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Definition Noir Connecticut (Purple Band) – Robusto Grande (5.5 x 54)
If the Noir Cameroon didn’t leave you cynical, will the Connecticut?
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Definition Noir Cameroon (Teal Band) – Robusto Grande (5.5 x 54)
Will the Noir leave us feeling cynical like the movie genre?
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Definition Equalizer (Blue Band) – Perfecto (Box Press) (5.5 x 54)
Is this Equalizer as smooth as Denzel?
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Definition Defigero (Aqua Band) – Gran Toro (6.5 x 54)
It’s pronounced “Deaf-A-Hairo” because that’s what happens when Definition makes an all ligero cigar.
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