It’s a lazy afternoon, and I’m scrolling through Spotify trying to find some new music. I light up the Ceniza Fina Connecticut Robusto I got at the shop, a 5 x 52 Dominican-Nicaraguan blend released in July 2025, priced at...

Hey there! I’m back home after a great dinner with friends. Now I'm ready for drinks and music with the wife and a new smoke I picked up at the shop earlier today. The CAO Arcana Stokk caught my eye...

Mike’s been dragging me to cigar lounges forever, but I finally decided to step up my game. No more showing up in yoga pants, I wanted to look like I belonged, blending in with the leather chairs and that hazy...

The other night, I headed to the lounge with my buddy for a relaxed smoke. To our surprise, the manager brought out this beauty for us to try, a cigar I’d been curious about for a while. We lit up...

Hey guys! I just got home after some morning errands. Dropped off my watch at the shop for a quick fix, and on the way back, I couldn’t resist swinging by the cigar spot. That’s where I got the new...

It’s a nice Sunday evening, and I’m kicking back on my patio, still buzzing from the surprise of scoring a Patina y Viso Verdigris. This cigar’s a rare find, only 3,000 made, sent to just 10 shops across the U.S....

I’m back home after a long day, excited to try a new smoke my friend at the lounge got me interested in. The Surrogates Back Line EL554 caught my eye with its guitar amp theme, and at $10.00, this 5...

Hey guys! Just finished my workout about an hour ago and I’m ready to try out a new cigar. I go to my humidor and pick out the Eladio Díaz La Diana Vencosme I got earlier today at the shop,...

Quantum Chemistry of Cigar Smoke: Decoding Aroma at the Molecular Level Cigar smoke carries a complex array of molecules that define its aroma, from nutty and spicy to sweet and woody notes. These volatile organic compounds (VOCs), numbering in the...

I’m about to start cooking dinner with my girlfriend, and after a long day, I’m looking forward to a post-dinner cigar to unwind. I choose the HVC Edición Especial 2015 Short Robusto, a 4½ x 52 box-pressed cigar released in...

I spent all day at the DMV, exhausted by the endless paperwork and needless processes. Back home, I just want to relax with a new smoke. I pick up the Esteban Carreras Las Cañas Toro for my first try, a...

It’s Sunday, and wouldn't you know it, our family has invited us to a BBQ gathering. I find it funny how cigar names like Diesel’s Backyard Barbecue Series “Pulled Pork” Robusto make choosing which cigar to bring to an event...

What's up! A few months ago, I tried the West Tampa Tobacco Co.’s Circle of Life Gigante at a lounge while traveling and really enjoyed it. Now I’m back home, ready to retry this 6 x 60 Maduro and get...

Hey! I’m browsing Amazon, adding new books to my reading list to keep my shelves stocked. While I’m at it, I decide to try out a new cigar I recently picked up at the shop—the Hoyo de Monterrey Shade Rothschild,...

Date Night Disaster Mike says I shouldn’t touch his “equipment.” Sounds dramatic, right? But apparently, in cigar-world speak, that includes the army of gadgets he hoards like a high school chemistry teacher with a grudge. Cutters, humidors, travel cases, tubes...

I’m back from the golf store, gear sorted for the course this weekend. With clubs ready, I’m home and ready to unwind with a cigar my employee gifted me a few weeks back—the La Aurora Family Creed Series Fuerte Sol...

I’m waiting for my computer to be fixed, a delay that’s keeping me from finishing some work. The tech says it won’t take long, so I’ve decided to make the most of it. Last week, I picked up the Casa...

Sorry, not sorry, but every time I see a JRE cigar, I can’t help but think of Joe Rogan Experience blasting through my headphones. I’ve been hunting for the JRE Rancho Luna by Aladino Habano Toro at my local shop...

Just got back from the shop, and I’m pretty pumped! The folks there handed me a Raíces Cubanas Liga de Reyes Salomón, a limited-edition gem fresh off the delivery. This 6½ x 58 beauty, priced at ~$13.50, is the brand’s...

Hey there! I’m in the garage, just got done sweating through a workout to keep the “chunk” at bay. Push-ups, kettlebell swings, and some burpees have me feeling summer lean, but I’m craving a reward that matches my effort without...

Crafting the Future: Nano-Wrappers and the Art of Combustion Back in the lab, my spectrometer hums and my thermal camera casts a soft glow, as I’m captivated by a vision of cigar craftsmanship transformed by nanotechnology. Picture a wrapper leaf...

I’m excited about this one! Years ago, I wasn’t into MMA, but Conor McGregor’s swagger and knockouts turned me into a fan. Now, he’s dropped Notorious Cigars, and I’m thrilled to try the Toro vitola, a 6 x 50 stick...

Hey guys! Just left the barbershop. My barber John is also a cigar geek, so the conversation flows easily. With my hair on point, there’s nothing more pressing than grabbing the recently released smoke we talked about. I head to...

I’m out in the backyard, tackling some overdue yard work—mowing the lawn, trimming hedges, and clearing debris. To keep my momentum, I grab the Gurkha Ghost Baggie Sampler, a six-pack of Toro-sized Asura cigars (6 x 54) I picked up...

Hey! I’ve just popped into a fancy coffee shop to grab lattes for my girlfriend and me. The aroma of fresh espresso fills the air, and I’m in the mood for a smooth, relaxing smoke to enjoy while we sip...

I’m back home after a grueling day of meetings that dragged on like a bad date. My mind’s buzzing, but my lounge chair and humidor are calling. I need something bold to unwind, so I reach for The Wise Man...

Summer is here! Gifting Mike a cigar for our beach getaway felt like a genius plan. I pictured us at a sunset picnic, waves lapping, my perfect cigar choice sealing my status as Wife of the Year. But when Mike’s...

Hey guys! I’m buzzing after catching a news story about League of Fat Bastards Cigars, a Miami-based brand I’d never heard of. Their mission—donating 40% of profits to men’s mental health, including first responders via Boulder Crest Foundation—hit me hard....

It’s a warm afternoon, and I’m back from a hearty family lunch—steak sandwiches, laughter, the whole deal. Now, I’m ready to kick back on the patio to do some work and revisit an old friend, the Tabernacle Broadleaf Goliath Perfecto....

It’s early in the afternoon, and I’m tackling some overdue house cleaning—dusting shelves, organizing the garage, the works. I need a spark to keep my energy up, so I grab the Tatuaje 7th Corojo Corona Gorda I picked up at...

It’s the morning after the 4th of July 2025, and I’m nursing a hangover from last night’s festivities—too much bourbon and backyard fireworks. My head’s foggy, but I know the cure: a bold cigar to reset my soul. I head...

It’s the 4th of July, and I’m on the porch, the afternoon sun glowing after our early lunch. This holiday’s been big since I was a kid—backyard BBQs, fireworks, and bonding with my family. Today, the owner of my local...

The Physics of the Perfect Burn: Combustion Secrets Revealed Hey! I'm back in the lab, my thermal camera glowing like the coal of a Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua Toro. This Nicaraguan gem delivers a flawless burn—steady coal, tight ash, and...

It’s the Wednesday before the 4th of July, and I’m beat from running around town grabbing supplies for the big home party—burgers, sparklers, the works. The backyard’s almost set, the grill’s ready, and I’m finally sinking into a chair with...

It’s a warm summer afternoon, and I’m thinking, correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t moose hunting banned in the summer? Perfect time for this herd to roam free! I grabbed the recently released Chillin’ Moose Toro Sampler (2025 Edition),...

It’s a quiet Sunday, and I’m feeling thankful. So I head to the shop and grab a Trinidad Espiritu Magnum, a 6 x 60 stick that feels right for a reflective day. Back home, I settle into my lounge, the...

It’s a calm evening on my back porch, the pups sprawled out nearby, and my girlfriend’s inside prepping dinner. I’m holding the Lure Cigars The Last Cast 2025 Edition, a 6 x 54 Toro that’s got me nostalgic for fishing...

I’m in the kitchen, chopping veggies and marinating meats for the week’s meals, feeling like a culinary rockstar. The Surrogates Animal Cracker AC550, a 5 x 50 Robusto, catches my eye in the humidor—its playful name gets me in a...

The house is quiet, sun dipping low, casting long shadows across my chair. My wife’s off at the salon, leaving me solo with a prize I’ve been chasing for weeks: the Cohiba Spectre 2025, a 6 x 52 Toro that...

The backyard was warm and soft under the lantern’s glow, but Mike’s cigar smoke was already making my sweater smell bad. I love sitting with him, watching him relax with his cigars, but that smoky smell sticks to our clothes...

After a hearty dinner, my friend swings by with a sleek aluminum canister, pulling out a Camacho Limited Edition 2025 Toro. This 6 x 52 stick, fresh from its June 2025 release, has me intrigued with its bold rep and...

At home scrolling cigar news, when a headline hits: Bond Roberts Línea D No. 1 109 just went global. I didn't know they were making this, I'm late to the news, but the buzz has me pumped—this 7¼ x 50...

It’s Sunday, and my girlfriend’s hosting family brunch, with mimosas and laughter filling our home. She spots the Room101 Hit & Run Redux Robusto in my humidor, its label caught her eye as a cute match for her table decor....

It’s a sunny afternoon, perfect for knocking out some errands. I get in my car, windows down, and grab a Supreme Leaf Toro (2023) I picked from my humidor—a 6 x 52 Nicaraguan beast from Aganorsa Leaf, priced at $13.99....

It’s a rare, quiet day at home, the kind where the sun spills through the window and demands you slow down. I’m kicking back at home, bourbon in hand, and decide to rummage through my humidor, landing on a Rocky...

I’m practically bouncing as I hop in the car, my third coffee still fueling me after a killer day at work, and I’m feeling unstoppable. Then the shop owner, calls: the West Tampa Dark Time Toro just landed! This 6...

My phone buzzes, and it’s the shop owner—the Lost & Found “Give a F*CK” 2025 Robusto just arrived! I’m hyped to try this 5 x 50 smoke, fresh off its June 16, 2025, shipping date. As a dog dad to...

I’m poking around my humidor and pull out a San Cristobal Ovation Opulence, a 5½ x 50 Robusto I grabbed a few years back. Revisiting this smoke feels like greeting an old friend This Mexican San Andrés-wrapped stick, released in...

I’m at the shop, and a delivery just rolled in—Miami Cigar & Company’s Outcast Cigars Gran Toro. The sleek 10-count boxes catch my eye, their bold branding screaming confidence. I’m pumped to try this 6 x 58 stick, fresh from...

I’m grinning ear to ear as I snag a Tatuaje Skinny Monsters Mummy Cazadores from Rick's humidor, feeling like I just scored a horror movie prop. As the youngest in our cigar crew, snagging this 6⅜ x 43 Lonsdale from...

The Equation of a Perfect Smoke Ever wonder why one cigar bursts with nutty spice while another hums with creamy calm? It’s the blender’s math, a precise ratio of tobacco leaves crafting flavor’s soul. I’m Dr. Cigar, armed with scales,...

The evening air hums with promise as I settle on my deck, a steaming coffee in hand, ready to light up the Perez-Carrillo Pledge of Allegiance 2025 Toro. Scoring this 6 x 54 gem fresh from the factory, thanks to...

I’m in my garage, the evening sun casting a warm glow over my workbench. My Les Paul rests there, with its new strings ready for tuning and its body shining with polish. I’m revisiting the Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real...

The Great Father’s Day Cigar Hunt It’s a crisp June morning, and I’m pacing our kitchen, coffee in hand, plotting the perfect Father’s Day gift for Mike, my cigar-obsessed husband. Father’s Day is no time for socks or a “World’s...

This morning, my local cigar shop called, urging me to try the new E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Connecticut, a release generating buzz among enthusiasts. After a quick haircut, I visit the shop, chat with the owner about Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s amazing...

My buddy swings by the house, a glint in his eye, pulling out a CAO Amazon Basin Dagger from a bag like it’s a rare artifact. These are fresh off the shipment boys! This 4-inch, 38-ring-gauge petit corona, released on...

It’s my mate’s birthday shindig, a backyard bash buzzing with cold brews and warm laughs. We’re trading cigars, each tossing a favorite into the mix, and as the group’s seasoned sage, I’m handed a Tatuaje Old Man and the C...

It’s a lazy Sunday morning, and I’m chilling with my girlfriend, sipping coffee on the patio, the sun just hitting right. I’m in the mood for something bold, so I grab a Rocky Patel The Edge Habano Gran Robusto, a...

I just got off a meeting and drove to the local shop. A shipment of the new My Father Cigars Blue just arrived—with its blue bands flashing Honduras’ soul. I’ve been waiting to try this smoke since its PCA 2025...

I’m at my local cigar shop, the humidor humming with secrets, when my buddy behind the counter slides me a Viaje Skull and Bones Daisy Cutter (2020). This 4-inch, 54-ring-gauge Petite Robusto is a single-batch enigma, its origins cloaked in...

It’s game night at my place, and I just snagged the Nintendo Switch 2 with some slick 4K dock vibes. I’m racing through Mario Kart World, a global track fest, so I grabbed an A.J. Fernandez New World Connecticut Robusto...

I’m on vacation with the wife and kids, and I took a little time to check out this seaside cigar lounge. I'm kicking back in a cozy chair, the ocean breeze mixing with the bar’s warm glow. Another friendly tourist,...

Mike’s nightly cigar on our porch is his quiet escape, but the smoke hits me like a wall of fog. I’m no fan of coughing fits, yet I want to share his bold cigar moments. This isn’t about mastering his...

I’m settled in my study, the oak shelves heavy with books and the faint glow of the desk lamp casting shadows. A box of cigars arrived for review, and tonight I’m sparking up the Curivari Buenaventura Favoritos Natural, a 5-inch...

The Art That Lights Your Smoke Ever marvel at a cigar’s perfect draw, delivering nutty or spicy notes with every puff? That’s the roller’s craft, a precise art that shapes flavor, burn, and feel. I’m Dr. Cigar, and I’m unraveling...

The TV’s blaring again—politicians ranting about war, violence, and everything in between. It’s exhausting just listening to it all. To center myself, I reach for a Henry Clay War Hawk Toro from my humidor. The name feels a little too...

I’m turning our patio into cigar central to throw Mike and his buddies the ultimate smoke-filled bash. I’m diving in with bold cigars and big plans, ready to shine as the hostess with the mostest. Spoiler: I’m a cigar rookie,...

The needle drops on a gritty blues track, the room fills with raw guitar riffs, and I pull a Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente from my humidor. Crafted in Nicaragua by Plasencia Cigars S.A., this 5-inch robusto, with its Jalapa...

It’s poker night with the boys! Cards are flying and banter is flowing. So I brought a few Padrón 1926 Serie No. 48 Natural to share with the homies. This Nicaraguan robusto gordo, a 5.5-inch, 60-ring-gauge cigar from Tabacos Cubanica...

I’m at a cigar lounge, the air thick with earthy aromas, when the owner of the place pulls out an AVO Heritage Lancero, a 2014 limited-edition stick from a mystery Dominican factory. He’s grinning, hyping its rarity—only 2,500 boxes of...

The Wrapper’s Flavor Power Ever notice how a cigar’s outer leaf seems to steal the show, delivering nutty, sweet, or spicy notes? That’s the wrapper, the thin, flavorful layer that shapes your smoke’s character. I’m Dr. Cigar, and I’m peeling...

My brother’s in town for a visit, so I’m pulling a Padrón Black No. 52 from my humidor, a Nicaraguan robusto I grabbed at the shop a while back. This 5 1/2-inch, 50-ring-gauge cigar, rolled at Tabacos Cubanica S.A. with...

Gifting your guy a cigar is the ultimate power move—thoughtful, personal, and guaranteed to make him grin. I decided to surprise Mike with a killer stick for his birthday, thinking I’d nail it and earn major wife points. Spoiler: I’m...

The evening air is cool, my old dog is panting after a long walk through the neighborhood, and I settle onto the porch. I reach into my humidor for a Padilla Miami Lancero, one of a few I picked up...

It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and after brewing a killer dark roast that’s filling the room with its rich aroma, I’m settling in with an Asylum Menace Robusto, a Honduran cigar that I snagged at a shop a few weeks...

From Green to Golden Smoke Ever wonder how raw, green tobacco leaves become the smooth, flavorful heart of a cigar? It’s curing—the critical first step that strips away harshness and unlocks earthy, spicy notes. I’m Dr. Cigar, and I’m firing...

It’s pouring outside, so I’m settled on the covered porch with a 601 Black Toro (2021) I was gifted, ready to enjoy the storm’s rhythm and a good smoke. This Nicaraguan toro, a 6-inch, 50-ring-gauge cigar from La Zona Cigar...

I’m deep in a Call of Duty: Warzone session, headset blaring, squad’s chaos in my ears, and I’m sparking up a Partagas Heritage Rothschild to keep the vibe right. This compact 4.5-inch, 50-ring-gauge Dominican stick, crafted at General Cigar Dominicana...

After a brutal Overwatch session dealing with teammates who couldn’t hit a target if it was taped to their screen, I’m in my lounge, ready to unwind with a Plasencia Year of the Tiger, a hefty Toro Extra that’s been...

I’m drowning in cigar talk, and my sanity’s on life support. Mike is tossing around words like “wrapper” and “retrohale” like he’s teaching a masterclass, and I’m just trying to enjoy my wine without a vocabulary quiz. It’s not enough...

The backyard’s alive with laughter! My grandchildren are chasing balloons at my son’s birthday party, and amidst the joy, I slip away to the porch, seeking a moment to savor something special. So I reach into my humidor for the...

Dirt’s Secret to Cigar Taste Ever wonder why one cigar bursts with spice while another hums with earthy sweetness? The answer’s in the dirt—soil’s chemistry lays the foundation for tobacco’s flavor. I’m Dr. Cigar, and I’m digging into this flavor...

I’m hitting the road for a quiet drive, windows down, with an A.J. Fernandez New World Puro Especial Short Churchill to keep me company. This Nicaraguan Short Churchill, a 6-inch, 48-ring-gauge toro rolled at Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de Nicaragua...

Got my car headed to the shop for a quick tune-up—spark plugs, oil change, nothing fancy. Figured I’d make the ride a treat with the Rocky Patel Twentieth Anniversary Rothschild, a 4.5-inch, 50 ring gauge Honduran gem from Segovia Cigars...

I’m settled in for a treat, reviewing the Gran Habano Blue in Green Corona, a limited edition smoke that’s got me curious about its Honduran roots and creamy promise. This 6-inch, 44-ring-gauge corona, crafted at G.R. Tabacalera Unidas, runs $9...

Here I am in my study, the glow of the evening news on my screen, its headlines full of clamor, and I decide it’s time for a moment of calm, so I open my humidor and select the Punch Gran...

Listen, I didn’t sign up for cigar date nights. When Mike pitched “romantic” evenings with his precious sticks, I pictured wine, candles, maybe some stargazing on the patio. Instead, I’m dodging smoke clouds, praying ash doesn’t land on my dress,...

Just got off work, so I’m settling in with a Partagas Decadas 2021 that's been chilling in my humidor for the longest. I bought 2 of these cigars at a lounge, where I smoked the first one. But now it's...

A New Chapter for a Cigar Giant Big news for cigar fans: My Father Cigars, the Nicaraguan titan, just launched My Father Blue, their first Honduran-made cigar. Unveiled at PCA 2025 in New Orleans, this smoke comes from a new...

Fresh off a killer gym session, I’m on my balcony, muscles sore, heart pumping, and the Rocky Patel Winter Collection Toro in hand. Yeah, I know—cigar after a workout? Don’t judge. This 5.5-inch, 52 ring gauge beast, with its Mexican...

The Magic of Mellowed Smoke Ever wonder why an aged cigar feels smoother, richer, like a fine wine hitting its peak? It’s the quiet work of time, transforming tobacco’s raw edge into flavors like chocolate, caramel, or leather. I’m Dr....

I’m settled on the couch for a Lord of the Rings trilogy marathon, trying to keep my girlfriend from dozing off during Frodo’s endless trek. In my endless quest for funny moments, I grab an Alec Bradley Trilogy Authentic Corojo...

The sun shines brightly as I drive my car through open hills, the San Lotano Dominicano Robusto in hand. This 5-inch cigar with a 50 ring gauge costs $8 a stick or $160 for a box of 20. It’s made...

Listen, I didn’t sign up for this. When Mike and I got married, I figured I’d deal with the usual husband stuff—socks on the floor, maybe a golf phase. But no, I got a guy who’s turned our house into...

A Big Win for Cuban Cigars Love a Cuban cigar’s bold taste? Habanos S.A., Cuba’s top cigar maker, earned $827 million in 2024. That’s 16% more than last year. Asia, especially China, buys nearly a quarter of these cigars. New...

I’ve just sat through a rom-com my wife adored, two hours of sappy lines and heartfelt sighs. I’m no fan, but her smile’s worth it. That movie left me drowning in mush, so I’m firing up the Rocky Patel Vintage...

Ever wondered why a great cigar tastes so smooth and flavorful? It’s all about fermentation—a process that transforms raw tobacco into something extraordinary. I’m Dr. Cigar, and today I’m diving into the science behind this magic, using the Oliva Serie...

A Triumph for Premium Cigars Ever admired a cigar’s hand-rolled artistry, its earthy notes unfolding with each puff? In January 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. upheld a 2022 ruling exempting premium cigars from stringent FDA regulations, a...

A Victory for Cigar Craft Ever savored a rum-infused cigar, its creamy vanilla notes dancing on your palate? On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ensured those flavors will stay, withdrawing its proposed ban on flavored...

This Surrogates Eight Baller has been sitting in my humidor, practically begging to be smoked, for longer than I'd like to admit. My buddy hits me up—pool at his place, some tunes, and a few beers. Eight Baller for a...

I am in my home office, done with work, holding a Punch Golden Era Robusto, a 5 inch cigar from Honduras priced at about $9.99. It feels solid, built with care, and I am thinking about things that last. The...

This evening, the street outside my home is curiously silent. No hum of engines, no distant voices, just a rare stillness. It feels like an invitation, a gentle nudge to savor a cigar I have been eager to try: the...

I’m kicked back by the beach, waves crashing and sun blazing, so I grab a Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Torpedo, its sun-kissed wrapper perfect for this coastal vibe. This Nicaraguan torpedo, a 7-inch, 54-ring-gauge stick from Tabacalera Perdomo S.A.,...

I celebrate wins with cigars that make me feel like a champ. After closing a big client, I rode out to a Santa Fe lookout with my girl. I pulled a Fuente Fuente OpusX Love Affair—4 1/2 by 55, costs...

Attention, cigar aficionados: that ash isn’t just useless debris—it’s a freakin’ oracle. Screw horoscopes and tarot decks. The way your smoky tower rises, curves, or collapses? It’s spilling secrets about who you are, straight from the glowing heart of the...

As twilight approaches, I’m drawn to revisit an old acquaintance: the Rocky Patel Gold Label Toro. I smoked this 6.5-inch, 54 ring gauge cigar before, its memory lingering like a half-remembered melody. Crafted in Nicaragua’s Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A., it...

Christmas is all about love—candles, carols and cozy nights. But let’s be honest: it’s also a whirlwind of stress, overspending, and awkward family dinners that can turn your “silent night” into a silent treatment. Enter the cigar: not just a...

My phone’s been buzzing all day—work texts, notifications, you name it. I need a bit of a break, I've earned it! So I step out to my backyard, leaving the noise behind. The evening air cool and I can see...

The grill warms gently in the backyard as I prepare steaks for our family dinner, and with the kids inside and the girls arranging the table, my father-in-law and I steal a moment to enjoy a Sixty by Rocky Patel...

Tonight feels special. I’m hosting friends at a chic urban lounge, the city’s twilight glow framing our evening, the air warm with connection. As their guide, I present the Bellas Artes Limited Edition Corona Extra, a 5 1/2-inch Nicaraguan cigar...

I’m stalling, folks. There’s a project on my desk—a proposal that’s been staring me down all day—and I’m not ready to tackle it. Instead, I’m in my study, flipping through records. The Zino Platinum Z-Crown Stout, a 7-inch Dominican beauty,...

I’m in my garage, surrounded by cluttered tools and April’s sticky warmth, clutching a Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut Robusto like it’s my lifeline. Work’s been a meat grinder lately—deadlines piling up, calls that won’t quit—and this cigar’s my rebellion....

Nature’s Challenge to Cigar Tradition Ever wonder why cigar availability shifts or prices creep up after a stormy season? Hurricanes, intensified by climate change, are crashing into the heart of tobacco country, threatening the artisanal craft of cigar production. From...

I’m chilling at the barber shop, leafing through a magazine, killing time before a trim. Hey, I’m Christopher, the guy who plans events—lights, music, all that jazz—but right now, I’m just eyeing this E.P. Carrillo 5 Year Anniversary in my...

Grab a seat, folks—I’m buzzing with excitement. I just got a new cigar lighter, a sleek torch that feels like holding a star, and I’m itching to fire it up. My pick for this moment? The Rocky Patel The Edge...

Dinner’s done, and I’m full from a thick steak, the kind that leaves you satisfied but heavy. I settle into a plush chair on my patio, the evening’s cool air wrapping around me, perfect for digesting. You know, there’s nothing...

The Next Frontier of Cigar Culture I’ve been smoking cigars for decades, always hunting for that perfect draw—the kind that stops time with its depth and flavor. But in 2025, the cigar world is buzzing with something new: AR glasses...

As I’m strolling with Roscoe, my dog, under a fading evening light, I decide it’s the perfect moment for a smoke, so I reach into my pocket humidor and pull out an Arturo Fuente Naked Kings—a 6 7/8-inch Dominican cigar,...

This feels right. Life’s about balance, you know, between work’s hum and quiet nights. After a day at my coffee roastery, I’m in my den, couch soft, lamp casting a warm glow. My laptop’s open, YouTube's playing a cigar review,...

I’m posted up on this Miami rooftop, the city sprawled out like a damn conquest, holding a Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo El Criollo. My friend Luca is across from me, feet kicked up, nursing a bourbon like he...

What lasts is built slow, and a fine cigar anchors the moments worth keeping. On my Charleston porch, with my dog Baxter sprawled nearby and the sky softening to dusk, I held a Gran Habano STK Miami Barracuda—a 5-inch stick...

Let me set the scene: I’m holding the Oliva Serie V Melanio DeSocio, a name that rolls off the tongue like a promise of something extraordinary. This isn’t just any cigar—it’s a Nicaraguan BEAST wrapped in Ecuadorian Sumatra swagger, and...

A Big Day for Cigar Fans What’s a cigar worth celebrating? On September 8, 2024, Padrón Cigars marked 60 years with the 60th Anniversary Perfecto, a limited-edition release that captures six decades of passion. Far more than just another smoke,...

A Game-Changing Comeback Davidoff of Geneva USA is back at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. It’s happening April 11 to 14, 2025, in New Orleans. After five years away, this return is huge for cigar fans. Davidoff’s move shows...

Hey there! We’re the crew of friends behind Cigar-Review.com, bound by a shared love for a good smoke and a great story. This site’s our way of joining the cigar community—offering honest reviews, handy tips, and a warm spot for...