Author: Ralph Severson, Connoisseur

The 5 Vegas Gold proved that a cigar need not be expensive to deliver a genuinely enjoyable smoking experience. From the first draw, this cigar…

Man!! The Natural cigar by Drew Estate is an absolutely wonderful smoke. From the moment it was lit, this cigar delivered a rich, aromatic experience…

The 5 Vegas Gold Maduro turned out to be an interesting little smoke — one that showed flashes of real promise, even if this particular…

The Bahia Maduro was one of those cigars that left me oddly undecided. From the start, it produced thick, heavy plumes of smoke that immediately…

The Calle Ocho turned out to be a fairly decent budget cigar, though ultimately a little too spicy and rough around the edges for my…

This Maduro cigar sounded promising on paper and even opened with some respectable qualities, but my overall experience with it can honestly be summed up…

The Nica Libre delivered a fairly solid smoking experience overall — bold enough to stay interesting, though not quite refined enough to become a personal…

The Black Jack cigar was, unfortunately, an absolute disaster from start to finish. To put it simply: TURD. Right away, the construction issues became impossible…

The Hoyo Excalibur turned out to be one of those cigars that may not overwhelm you with complexity, but absolutely wins you over with pure…

The Padilla Miami Oscuro Perfecto delivered a rich, satisfying smoking experience that felt bold, hearty, and wonderfully old-school in character. From the moment I picked…

The Cu-Avana Intenso, unfortunately, turned out to be a fairly forgettable smoking experience for me. From the start, the cigar leaned extremely mild — almost…