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If you’re looking for a new “affordable every day cigar,” watch this review of the PDR Acme Seleccion No.1 Toro. That’s what Gary calls this 19th century Cuban brand revival with a Connecticut Shade wrapper. For the full review watch now.

Looking for a little classic smoke action? Watch this review of the Montecristo White Especial No.3, a Corona that Gary said, “should be savored slowly like a rare wine.” To find out what that means and more, watch now.

For cigar enthusiasts, properly storing and aging cigars is crucial to preserving, and even enhancing, their flavors and aromas. This is true when it comes to both traditional and infused and flavored cigars—with each requiring its own storage (whether a humidor or another method) due to marrying and intermingling. Check out the video on How To Properly Store Infused Cigars.

Check out our full video review of Villiger Miami Limited Edition and see why our panelists called the blend, “Creamy,” “Refined,” and “Enjoyable.” Is this fresh premium delivering flavor in line with its price tag? Watch now and find out!

It’s no secret that Gary is a fan of both Honduran-forward cigars and Plasencia-made cigars. But when he said that the Plasencia Cosecha 151 San Diego “proved to be an excellent cigar,” was he just being nice? See for yourself by watching this review now.

It took Gary just over two hours to smoke the CAO Flathead Resonator. After all that he called it “a chewy smoke” that’s “dense on the palate yet non-overpowering.” Does that mean this super-sized cigar is for everyone? Maybe not. Learn why and more by watching now.

“Let there be light” is the definition of the Latin words, fiat lux. Of course, you can’t smoke this Fiat Lux Luciano Intuition without a light, so here’s the question: Did this Robusto help our Weekend Cigar reviewer attain some enlightenment or keep him in the dark?

The Rocky Patel Dark Star selection comes with an unconventional filler tobacco, a Paraguayan- seed leaf grown in Honduras. Did that contribute to what Gary called, “something very unique in flavor?” How else did this Toro’s gravitational pull impact Gary’s opinion? Watch now.

See our review of the Te Amo, a workhorse cigar brand from yesteryear that’s been revitalized into a modern premium blend. Is it worth your time and cigar money? Find out when you see our full video review!

The box-pressed Charter Oak Pasquale gets a thorough examination in this video review. Named for Nicholas Melillo’s grandfather, Pasquale, a WWII vet who helped introduce Nick to Connecticut cigars, see why Gary calls it ‘weekend worthy.’

In this episode Gary reviews the H. Upmann Banker Daytrader Robusto cigar. As one of three vitolas in the line blended by the renowned Grupo de Maestros, was it a lousy investment or did it pay big dividends? Watch now.

Gary reviews the New Cuba Superior Connecticut Toro, one of three vitolas in this lighter, long- filler selection from Aganorsa. Gary dubbed it “a good kick-back and relax cigar,” but it’s what else he spotted that may surprise you. Watch now.

The Warped La Colmena Black Honey 2023 is the third release for this artisan class Belicoso from Kyle Gellis. Gary got a chance to smoke it for this review saying, “It's not my usual flavor profile, but there was something about it that just kept me going.” Discover what that was by watching now.

This Ozgener Family cigar had Gary seeing Red—literally! Stating that the blend by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo “had a very clean and natural tobacco flavor,” Gary smokes into the heart of the cigar to discover what else Red tastes like. Watch now.

What exactly is Cuban Seed tobacco? This video dives into the origins, cultivation, and unique characteristics of Cuban Seed tobacco, exploring its journey from the fertile soils of Cuba to its present day home in countries like Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. Join us as we celebrate and explore the traditions and story behind Cuban Seed tobacco.

Steve Saka with Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust has shocked fans with the announcement that their coveted Dunbarton Famous Smoke Shop 80th Anniversary blend has gone into regular production. After years of popular demand, and a flurry of limited releases, this popular cigar is finally here for good. See the full Cigar Advisor review and decide if it belongs in your humidor!

“Well-balanced throughout” with “a nice set of creamy flavors” are some of the highlights Gary mentions in this video review of the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Connecticut Churchill. What else he had to say may surprise you. Watch now.

Last year, Bolivar Cigars (Honduras) released Bolivar Gran Republica, a four-nation blend with an Ecuador Habano wrapper and a slightly bolder profile. Watch now, as Gary evaluates what makes the Toro tick in this review.

Can a cigar make your mouth water before lighting up? This Red Meat Lovers Filet Mignon might just do it for you. It’s one of four cigars in this “RML” line from Steve Saka. Watch now and see if it has more to offer than meats the eye.

Since its return last year, the Room101 Johnny Tobacconaut line has had its share of positive feedback. Will this My Weekend Cigar review of the Toro have a similar point of view? Watch now as we ponder whether this could be a cigar that Elon Musk would love?

At long last, Perdomo’s 30th Anniversary blend has landed. We’re reviewing the Sun Grown wrapper selection with a 15-year barrel-aged Nicraguan Habano wrapper. Seems Nick Perdomo has pulled out all the stops on paper. But how does it smoke? That’s what we’re here to find out. Let’s see how this new blend takes a flame!

The Trinidad Espiritu Series No. 3 Toro is put through its paces in this My Weekend Cigar review. Box pressed in an “extra fermented” Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, watch now and see if Gary’s session was a fiesta or a siesta.

When Drew Estate re-introduced their Chateau Real selection last November, we couldn’t resist. Watch Gary’s review of the Robusto Crystale Deluxe and see if this Connecticut Shade blend was worth the effort. The answer may surprise you.

In this review of the Alec Bradly Black Market Estelí Punk, Gary refers to it as, “a curious little delight.” What does that mean? Watch now to see if this Petite Corona hit on all cylinders or played him for a chump.

Riley from Binghamton, NY wrote us asking about how to check his humidor seal. In the video, we’ll demonstrate how to test it easily with just a dollar bill. See our step-by-step instructions to ensure that your humidor is providing optimal humidity for your prized stash.