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Stolen Throne Revelry – Robusto Grande (5 x 54)
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?
My Father Don Pepin Garcia 20th Anniversary – Gran Toro (6.5 x 52)
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?
My Father & Tatuaje La Union – My Father for Tatuaje (Red Humidor) – Double Corona (7.25 x 50)
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?
My Father & Tatuaje La Union – Tatuaje for My Father (Black Humidor) – Double Corona (7.25 x 50)
La Union means sampling both blends from the Black humidor, but FML that’s another $60 cigar. Oh well, for science!
My Father & Tatuaje La Union – My Father for Tatuaje (Black Humidor) – Double Corona (7.25 x 50)
The La Union celebrates the 20-plus year relationship of My Father and Tatuaje. But at this price, do we need a pre-nup?
Warped Gellis Family Heritage No. 50 – Robusto (5 x 50)
Gellis Family announced a new Heritage line at PCA 2026. Here it is, so now we smoke it. And there was much rejoicing.
Warped Gellis Family Saunter – Robusto (5.25 x 48)
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.”
Warped Gellis Family Marevas – Corona (5.13 x 43)
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?
Warped New Day – Toro (5.88 x 52)
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!
Oliva Serie V Melanio Edicion Año 2023 – Perfecto (5.5 x 54)
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…. 🤔
The Rest
More Than Smoke: The Enduring Culture of the Premium Cigar
The one where I share an exceptional letter written by a BOTL about the power of the community.
Smoke and Steel x The Burnable, good fucking god….
Much like a lonely housewife, the Smoke and Steel guys were feeling desperate and invited me into the garage on a scorching summer evening for some “fun.” At least nobody got chlamydia this time!
Introducing Abbina Craft Sipping Soda
The one where I tell you about Abbina Craft Sipping Soda, the only soda designed to pair with cigars.
How I Use AI for Article Header Photos
The one where I tell you AI isn’t so bad
Do We Really Need Another Cigar Review Website?
Fuck me, I made a cigar blog.
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…