Author: Ralph Severson, Connoisseur

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…

The El Mejor Emerald delivered a surprisingly enjoyable smoking experience built around rich, traditional tobacco flavors and a nice touch of spice. From the first…

The Virtuoso delivered a rich, robust smoking experience that felt bold, flavorful, and wonderfully satisfying from beginning to end. Right from the first draw, the…

The Casano 18 turned out to be a wonderfully relaxing vacation smoke — the kind of cigar that pairs perfectly with slowing down, forgetting schedules,…

The Carlos Torano delivered a wonderfully rich and balanced smoking experience that immediately reminded me why the Torano name has long been respected among cigar…

The Don Lugo Corona turned out to be a fairly enjoyable everyday smoke that delivered respectable flavor and decent performance at a very affordable price….