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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…. 🤔
Oliva Serie V Melanio Edición Limitada 2020 – Toro (6 x 54)
Who expected to find 6 year old cigars on discount from a major retailer? Not me, but let’s goooooooo!
Lampert Limitada 2025 – Toro (Box Press) (6 x 54)
The Lampert Limitada 2025 was offered in an extremely small batch with its initial release in 2025. It’s back in 2026. Does it live up to the hype?
Lampert Limitada 2026 – Toro (Box Press) (6 x 54)
The Limitada 2026 extends Lampert’s annual limited edition signature cigars with an all-new Ecuadorian Connecticut blend. Is it the Godfather 2 or the Godfather 3 in terms of sequels?
Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut 10th Anniversary – Toro (6 x 52)
It’s been ten years since the spaceman first appeared. Does the 10th Anniversary earn Matt Booth extra pics of your hooves in his DMs?
Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro – Gordo (6 x 60)
Room101 has introduced a Maduro version of the Johnny Tobacconaut. Will it turn you to the dark side?
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…