Definition DC Pig (Orange Band) – Perfecto (4.5 x 60)
This pig doesn’t fly, but it brings home the bacon.
Category: Cigar Reviews
Definition Conception (Burgundy Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.5 x 54)
Ometepe tobacco is a defining characteristic of this cigar, including the name.
Definition Anillo (Black & Gold Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.25 x 54)
Will you take the band from the Anillo and wear it like a ring?
Definition 919 Habano (Turquoise Band) – Robusto Grande (Box Press) (5.5 x 54)
Let’s dive into why the 919 is called the 919…
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2025 (LC54) – Toro (6 x 54)
While 2025 was the year where it seemed the trend was brands putting Corojo wrappers on all their new releases, Crowned Heads zigged when everybody zagged and went with a colorado Mexican San Andrés wrapper instead.
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2024 (LC54) – Toro (6 x 54)
The third of the four Las Calaveras blends I’m running through, How does the 11th release stack up?
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2023 (LC54) – Toro (5.6 x 54)
I finally get my time with the well regarded 2023 edition of the Crown Heads Las Calaveras.
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2022 (LC54) – Toro (6.5 x 54)
It’s been over 3 years since the Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Edición Limitada 2022 was released. Is it worth tracking down in 2026?
Crowned Heads Las Calaveras Décimo Aniversario – Toro (6 x 52)
Crowned Heads dropped a surprise 10th anniversary version of their Las Calaveras line in 2024. Does it deserve the price premium over the standard annual release?
Plasencia Alma Del Cielo (Amanecer) – Hexagono (Box Press) (6 x 60)
Alma del Cielo is Spanish for “soul of the sky” or “soul of heaven,” but will it take you there?
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Solita (Red) – Gran Corona (6.25 x 46)
The Red is a Sobremesa Solita that’s a little thinner than the rest, but packs a little sumthin’ extra. Does it keep you at the table a little while longer?
LA Cigar Collective Padre Elegido (Armorosos) – Toro (6 x 56)
LACC’s first house blend has a strong emotional foundation.
Kelner Family Cigars 80th Anniversary – Diadema (7 x 50)
Father and son blend a cigar to celebrate the Kelner family patriarch’s 80th birthday.
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers (Ribeye) – Toro (Box Press) (6 x 52)
Is the DT&T Meat Lovers as satisfying as a big, fat juicy steak?
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Barba Amarilla 2025 – Corona Gorda (5.63 x 48)
Will the “yellow beard” bite you the same way it did Steve Saka?
Aganorsa JFR Lunatic Maduro (Size that shall not be named) – Belicoso (10 x 100)
I may have gone too far with this one… 😂
La Flor Dominicana 30 Years – Chisel (Box Press) (6.5 x 58)
Does the LFD 30th play the greatest hits or go into uncharted territory?
Principle Cigars Accomplice Holiday Bauble 2025 – Perfecto (4.5 x 60)
The Holiday Baubles are for winter time when it’s cold outside. Doesn’t some Mexican hot chocolate sound perfect-o?
Principle Cigars Accomplice Holiday Bauble 2024 – Perfecto (4.5 x 60)
The 2024 Bauble is back with the same blend as 2023 to keep all the bell jingling at maximum effort.
Principle Cigars Accomplice Holiday Bauble 2023 – Perfecto (4.5 x 60)
The Principle Accomplice Holiday Bauble came back for the 2023 release with an updated blend featruing an Ecuadorian Habano Vuelta Abajo wrapper and Dominican Dominican H-192 Habano Hybrid binder that’s a vintage from 2007. Some pretty choice shit! Will it still jingle your bells?
Principle Cigars Accomplice Holiday Bauble 2022 – Perfecto (4.5 x 60)
The 2022 Principle Accomplice Holiday Bauble appears to have the same blend as the 2021. Does it still put you in the holiday spirit?
Principle Cigars Accomplice Holiday Bauble 2021 – Perfecto (4.5 x 60)
Will the 2021 Principle Accomplice Holiday Bauble put you into the holiday spirit? Or should you just hang it on your tree?
Nica Libre – Toro (Box Press) (6 x 54)
Is the Nica Libra as freeing to your palate as it is to your wallet?
Principle Cigars Engagement – Corona Gorda (5.75 x 46)
The boys at LA Cigar Collective were able to score the Principle Engagement for their January Collective Pack ahead of its planned Valentine’s Day 2026 release. But will you say yes?
Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 (Super Ancho) – Gordo (6 x 60)
For the 10th Anniversary of the Liga Privada line, Drew Estate introduced a new hybrid wrapper. Does it land or should it be sent down the river?
Drew Estate Liga Privada H99 (Flying Pig) – Perfecto (3.93 x 60)
Is the Flying Pig going to become my favorite vitola for the H99, or is it more likely to happen when pigs fly?
LA Cigar Collective Gris Gris – Toro (6 x 50)
LA Cigar Collective’s second house blend. Will it put a spell on you?
Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured Sweets (Fat Molly) – Robusto (5 x 56)
Does a sweet tip make the KFC good? Or is it just lipstick on a pig? PS, I’m not calling Fat Molly a pig, I’m still hoping she’s a PAWG. 😂
Drew Estate Kentucky Fire Cured (Fat Molly) – Robusto (5 x 56)
Unfortunately for me, the KFC doesn’t stand for Kentucky Fried Chicken. I might need to throw this PAWG back in the fire.
Definition Kinsman (Red Band) – Robusto (5 x 50)
The Kinsman represents family and community, does it deliver and make you feel like you’re part of the collective?
Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX La Familia X to the 25th Power – Perfecto (6.5 x 60)
Is the 25th Anniversary OpusX worth the insanely high price? Or is it just a flex for douchebags? How much is Carlito going to hate me if he ever reads this review? 😅
Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Destino al Siglo Scorpio Maduro – Toro (Box Press) (5.75 x 56)
Does the scorpion have the sting?
Arturo Fuente Fuente Fuente OpusX Angels Share (Perfecxion X) – Toro (6.25 x 48)
Does the Angel’s Share take the Opus X to heaven?
Montecristo Dark (No. 444) – Petit Corona (4 x 44)
I am not a Petit Corona smoker… but I smoked this one for you anyway. 👌
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….
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.
San Cristobal (Clasico) – Robusto (5 x 50)
Is the San Cristobal Clasico a true classic?
San Cristobal Revelation (Prophet) – Robusto (Box Press) (5.25 x 54)
Will the Prophet make you have a Revelation?
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?
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.
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?
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.
Room101 15th Anniversary – Toro (6 x 52)
Does Room101’s quinceañera celebration cigar bring the party?
ChìMolly Pioneer – Robusto Extra (6 x 52)
I explore ChìMolly Cigars with the Pioneer. Does it deliver on the promise of texture?
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?
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?”
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?”
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?
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?
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.
