Late last year, Tatuaje released the Boris Karloff Robusto. It’s a 5-1/2″ x 52 that features an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over binder and fillers from Nicaragua. Made at My Father Cigars S.A., it is actually the second size of the Boris Karloff to be made in 2025. The first was a 5-5/8″ x 49 size…
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In 1942 a Syrian brown bear cub, named Wojtek (pronounced VOY-tehk) was gifted to Polish soldiers, eventually drafted into the Polish Army, helped carry ammunition in battle, and was given the rank of Corporal. Powstanie has an almost annual release named after this famous Polish soldier/mascot, and last year’s release was the Wojtek War Bear…
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The Dawn and Dusk from Mayflower were excellent cigars but when I saw that the double maduro Dream was released, I knew it was a cigar that was more in my wheelhouse. Pennsylvania broadleaf with a San Andres binder caught my eye. If you have not seen the interview on Simply Stogies podcast with Michael…
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During the 2024 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Park, Vice President of Sales and Operations at Vector KGM. Our conversation covered several exciting new products the company unveiled at the event. You can watch my full discussion with Greg on YouTube. One standout from their lineup…
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During an early episode of what is now Oz Heads Podcast, Jon Huber said something along the lines of, “The day of the $10 cigar is dead; the day of the $20 cigar is upon us.” That has stuck with me. Very soon after that proclomation, Crowned Heads released their first cigar with a $20…
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The cigar industry is full of collaborations between different blenders and companies. Some of my favorite cigars have been collaborations: La Coalición, The Maker, Dark Time, and the list goes on. So when Mo Maali from Patina teamed up with Tyler Jefferies from Viso Horny, I was more than intrigued. Patina is home to some…
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Lure Cigars added to their portfolio with the release if the Brown-E-Trout (6″x54 box-pressed toro) and the Lil’ Trout (5″x52 box-pressed robusto)in October of 2025. The Brown-E-Trout was first released in the Fall of ’24 as part of Lure Cigars’ limited releases known as “Catch & Release.” This is the first time that Lure Cigars’…
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Late last year (2025), Crowned Heads announced that they would be releasing a follow-up LE to their Belgian Blue LE 2024. This is not unheard of for Crowned Heads, but what makes this release a bit different is the size. The original (2024) was released in a 6″ x 54 toro, while the Belgian Blue…
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Jimmy D reviews the Oz Family Cigars Karatoba Gordo while at The Drawing Room. The Karatoba was released nationally in June of 2025. It features an Ecuadorian Sumatra-seed wrapper, over a Nicaraguan binder, and fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. It was released in 4 vitolas: robusto, robusto extra, gordo, and toro. It was…
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Jimmy D returns to The Drawing Room in Davenport, IA to review this year’s Black Friday from HVC Cigars. HVC Cigars celebrates 10yrs of Black Friday releases. The Black Friday typically releases in November of every year. The 2025 Black Friday releases features an Ecuadorian Habano ’92 wrapper, over binder and fillers from Nicaragua. …
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