Cigar Reviews

Cigar Review: Lampert Cigars’ 1675 Edición AZUL Robusto

One of the cigars that we were lucky enough to try during the PCA Trade Show 2021 was the Lampert 1675 Edición AZUL Both myself and Tim were impressed when we first smoked it. Impressed enough to add it to our list of cigars to watch for after the trade show. For those who may…

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Staff Quickie Review: El Septimo – Small Saber

Previous Next Cigar Notes Construction Poor Flavor Wood/Earth Strength Medium Enjoyment Average Wrapper: Costa Rica Binder: Costa Rica Filler: Costa Rica Length: 3-1/2 Ring Guage: 54 Vitola: Petit Corona MSRP: $22 Packaged in boxes of 25, the El Septimo Small Saber Blue packs a bit of a punch. An addition to . . . This content and more is…

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Cigars and Coffee Episode 45: Davidoff Year of the Tiger & Snake Eater Coffee

James returns to Habano Cigar Lounge in Davenport, Iowa to smoke and review the Davidoff Year of the Tiger and Three Rivers Coffee Company’s Snake Eater roast. The Davidoff year of the Tiger features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with “tiger stripes,” over a hybrid Dominican binder, and Dominican Fillers. The Snake Eater roast is a…

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Cuban Cigar Review: Punch Short de Punch

Punch is one of the most iconic, oldest, and recognized brands of cigars from Cuba. They are most notably known for the Punch Punch and the Double Corona, both of which have become increasingly hard to find. Punch has also been one of the most prolific Cuban brands throughout my journey into the world of…

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Cigar Review: Tatuaje Cohetes Broadleaf (2022)

If you were unaware Cohetes, is literally translated to mean “rocket”. However, a Cohetes is not just any rocket. They are what can best be described as an exploding bottle rocket. Traditionally made and used in Nicaragua on December the 8th at dawn and noon to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and call…

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Staff Quickie Review: Crowned Heads’ and Arrington Vineyard’s Double W

Previous Next Cigar Notes Construction Good Flavor Chocolate Strength Medium-Full Enjoyment Good Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Length: 6″ Ring Guage: 50 Vitola: Toro MSRP: Around $12.00 The Arrington Vineyard Double W is one of those cigar that falls into the category of “If you know, you know.” Sold only . . . This…

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Cigar Review: 20 Acre Farm from Drew Estate is a Solid Release with Burn Issues

I smoke a lot of Drew Estate cigars. A lot. Typically, I’ll smoke through a box of Drew Estate Undercrown Maduros each week. I throw in some other cigars throughout the week for good measure, but Drew Estate is my go-to brand when it comes to cigars. I was excited to smoke their new 20…

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Cigars and Coffee Episode 44: United Cigars – Firecracker and a 1st Attempt House Blend

Join Tim in this latest episode of Simply Stogies Presents: Cigars & Coffee as he smokes the Firecracker from United Cigar Group and samples a little bit of his very own house blend coffee. What could go wrong?

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Cigar Review: Fiat Lux Insight by ACE Prime

The first time I had heard about the Fiat Lux was at the PCA 2021 Trade Show in Las Vegas. It was Day 0 and Tim and I had been running around trying to get the lay of the land and set up interviews for the week. It was a blur of over 20k steps,…

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Staff Quickie Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Cigars – Umbagog

Previous Next Cigar Notes Construction Good Flavor Earth / Cedar / Cocoa Strength Medium Enjoyment Good Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Length: 6″ Ring Guage: 48 Vitola: Carona Gorda MSRP: $8.75 Originally I was gifted an Umbagog by a Brother of the Leaf and I really enjoyed it. Enough to drop a small . . . This…

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