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Lampert Baba Yaga – Toro (6 x 52)
The Baba Yaga of Slavic culture is a true chaotic neutral, will the cigar live up the namesake? Or does it make you want to go all John Wick and snuff it out?
J.C. Newman LeRoy Neiman 2025 Collectors Edition – Torpedo (6.25 x 52)
No… it’s not Leonard Nimoy, or Nieman Marcus, but LeRoy Neiman the painter. 🤦🏻 Is the experience with J.C. Newman’s cigar as inspiring LeRoy Neiman’s artwork?
Warped Isla del Cocodrilo Toro Grande Limited Edition – Gran Toro (6.5 x 54)
I’ve been up and down with the Isla del Cocodrilo line. Will the previously international only Gran Toro complete the redemption arc now that it’s coming home to the US?
AJ Fernandez Amar – Toro (6 x 56)
From the ashes of the fire at the AJ Fernandez factory last year comes Amar.
Oscar Valladares The Oscar Maduro – Toro (6 x 52)
THE Oscar indicates there’s only one Oscar. But there’s two, a Habano and a Maduro. Should there only be one?
Oscar Valladares The Oscar Habano – Toro (6 x 52)
Real question, did Oscar Valladares go to school in Ohio? Because he made THE Oscar, just like THE Ohio State University. Just curious. 🤔
Oscar Valladares Heaven & Hell Oscuro – Toro (6 x 52)
The cutout wings… yeah, I know… not my thing either. That’s the part they need to send to hell, lol. 😂
Oscar Valladares Heaven & Hell Claro – Toro (6 x 52)
Does the Oscar Valladares Heaven & Hell Claro send you to heaven?
Drew Estate Liga Privada Unico (Papas Fritas) – Corona (4.5 x 44)
When you have good French fries, it’s impossible to have just one. Does the same apply to the Drew Estate Papas Fritas or should the scrap tobacco have been thrown into the scrap bin?
Crowned Heads Moonflower – Corona Gorda (6 x 46)
The moonflower is a night blooming flower that symbolizes the hidden beauty that emerges in darkness and the power of quiet transformation. Will it be your muse?
The Rest
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…