La Galera 1936 Chaveta Panel Review
Our panel just lit up the La Galera 1936 Box Pressed, and the results had us buzzing. From its unique flavor profile to its impeccable construction, this Dominican gem might just be the sleeper hit you’ve been looking for. Tune in to see why this cigar could become your new humidor staple.
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Sancho Panza Extra Chido Toro
Meaning “extra cool” in Spanish slang, check out this review of the Sancho Panza Extra Chido Toro and see if this review makes it a cool choice for smokers seeking “a more stimulating” experience. Watch now.
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Wise Man by Foundation Review
The Cigar Advisors give the re-blended Wise Man by Foundation the ultimate taste test. With production shifting to My Father in Nicaragua, does the blend live up to its award-winning roots? Watch now to find out!
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Punch Dad Bod Review
“Take away the tacky tie and you’re looking at a very solid and impressive cigar,” says Gary in his review of the Punch Dad Bod cigar. If you’re looking for something unique for Father’s Day and prefer quality over kitschy, watch now.
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Camacho Broadleaf Toro Review
“It looked so harmless before I lit it, but this baby was loaded for bear,” was just one of the surprising observations Gary discovered in his review of the Camacho Broadleaf Toro. To get the full story, watch now.
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La Gloria Cubana 8th St. 2023 Review
Gary calls the La Gloria Cubana 8th St. 2023 “just about perfect” in his review of this second collaboration between La Gloria Cubana and tabacalera El Titán de Bronze in “Little Havana,” Miami. Was this new size as “Cubanesque” as the brand hoped? Watch the review here for the full story.
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Casa 1910 Soldadera Sampetrina Review
Direct from Veracruz, Mexico comes the Casa 1910 Soldadera Sampetrina. Made to honor the valiant women, like “Pedro Herrera Sampetrina,” who fought during the Mexican Revolution, see what this Robusto, named for her, revealed to our humble reviewer.
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Romeo y Julieta House of Capulet 10th Anniversary Review
The ever-popular Romeo y Julieta House of Capulet turns 10 this year, and we’re celebrating with a 10th Anniversary blend. Will its fresh Corojo wrapper fill the popular shoes of the original? That’s what we’re here to find out. Tune in and check out our full video review!
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Aladino Cameroon Review
“Comparisons to Arturo Fuente’s Cameroon wrapper, are fair,” says Gary in his review of the Aladino Cameroon Super Toro. The Honduran-grown Cameroon wrapper used on this cigar was just one of the highlights of this video. But did comparing the cigar to “a good milkshake” go too far? Watch now.
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PDR Acme Seleccion No.1 Toro Review
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.
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Montecristo White Especial No.3 Review
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.
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How to Properly Store Infused Cigars
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.
Villiger Miami Limited Edition Review
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!
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Plasencia Cosecha 151 San Diego Review
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.
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CAO Flathead Resonator Review
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.
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Fiat Lux Luciano Intuition Review
“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?
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Rocky Patel Dark Star Review
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.
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Te Amo The Original Panel Review
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!
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Foundation Cigars Charter Oak Pasquale 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.’
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H. Upmann Banker Daytrader Review
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.
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Aganorsa New Cuba Superior Connecticut Toro Review
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.
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Warped La Colmena Black Honey Review
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.
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Ozgener Family Pi Synesthesia Red Review
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.
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What exactly is Cuban Seed tobacco?- Cigar 101
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.
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Dunbarton Famous 80th Review Panel
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!
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