Author: Ralph Severson, Connoisseur

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…

The Red Eye was an absolute pleasure to smoke and easily one of the more satisfying cigars I’ve had recently. From the very first draw,…

The Ave Maria cigar delivered a smoking experience that felt refined, balanced, and surprisingly elegant from beginning to end. From the first draw, the cigar…

The Acid Opulence 3 was exactly the kind of cigar Drew Estate fans tend to love — sweet, aromatic, flavorful, and completely unapologetic about being…

The 1948 Padilla proved to be a very respectable smoke for an unbelievably affordable price. Right from the start, the cigar delivered classic, straightforward flavors…

The Padilla delivered exactly the kind of smoking experience I enjoy most — smooth, flavorful, balanced, and easy to appreciate from beginning to end. From…

The Expresso cigar turned out to be a surprisingly enjoyable little smoke, especially considering the price. From the first draw, the cigar delivered a rich,…

The Super Fuerte turned out to be a somewhat confusing cigar experience for me. Based on the promotional write-up, I expected a rich, creamy smoke…