Author: Ralph Severson, Connoisseur

The Shrapnel Sweet cigars have become one of my longtime guilty pleasures. They are quick, flavorful little smokes that know exactly what they are —…

The Sons of Anarchy Redwood Original Moto Club Est. 1967 – Black Crown – Original is definitely a cigar built around attitude and presentation. Dark,…

The Romeo y Julieta 1875 Reserve proved to be a highly pleasurable and reliable cigar — it doesn’t aim to overpower with intricate notes but…

The Nub Café Espresso is a cigar that fully embraces its flavors without apology, and it truly excels at doing so. Enveloped in a smooth…

The Cohiba Siglo II provided precisely the sophisticated and subtle smoking experience that I have grown accustomed to from the Siglo series – refined, well-balanced,…

The Triple 777 cigar proved to be a satisfactory smoke overall, though it did not leave a lasting impact on me. Mechanically, the cigar performed…

The Foundry cigar from Foundry Tobacco Company initially grabbed my attention not for its blend but for its presentation. The branding alone nearly convinced me…

The Tatiana Hecho Mano cigar is like a hidden gem, shrouded in mystery. Researching details about it proved quite challenging, and even finding a high-quality…

The Gurkha Black Dragon Fury turned out to be a very pleasant surprise for me — especially considering my mixed experiences with other Gurkha cigars…

The Cohiba Robustos continues to remind me why it has earned such an iconic reputation among cigar enthusiasts worldwide. From the very first draw, the…

The Montecristo Habana delivered exactly the kind of experience that reminds me why Cuban cigars continue to hold such legendary status among cigar enthusiasts. From…

The Tatiana Mocha was a pleasant surprise from start to finish — and honestly, not something I probably would have picked up for myself had…