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?
Category: Cigar Reviews
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.
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?
Hermanos de Armas Cataclysm – Toro (6 x 54)
I dive into the first cigar of the HDA lineup. Does the Cataclysm pass muster?
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?
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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? 😁
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?
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?
Warped Isla del Cocodrilo – Toro (6 x 52)
It’s named after Crocodile Island, but does the Isla del Cocodrilo have enough bite?
Warped Gellis Family Piece Unique – Toro (6 x 52)
This piece, is unique. But is it worth the cost of admission?
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.
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?
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?
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?
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?
Avowed New Dawn – Corona Gorda (6 x 46)
Can Avowed improve upon the Toro and Robusto Grande with the Corona Gorda?
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.
Definition The Goods (White Band) – Salomon (Box Press) (7.25 x 57)
Does The Goods really deliver you know… uh, the goods?
Definition Prolific BP (Yellow Band) – Toro (Box Press) (6.5 x 54)
Is the Prolific as good as the name implies?
Definition Noir Connecticut (Purple Band) – Robusto Grande (5.5 x 54)
If the Noir Cameroon didn’t leave you cynical, will the Connecticut?
Definition Noir Cameroon (Teal Band) – Robusto Grande (5.5 x 54)
Will the Noir leave us feeling cynical like the movie genre?
Definition Equalizer (Blue Band) – Perfecto (Box Press) (5.5 x 54)
Is this Equalizer as smooth as Denzel?
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.
Definition DC Pig (Orange Band) – Perfecto (4.5 x 60)
This pig doesn’t fly, but it brings home the bacon.
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?
