Author: Ralph Severson, Connoisseur

The La Estrella Cubana Oscuro Robusto, unfortunately, turned out to be one of the more disappointing cigars I’ve smoked in quite some time. Going into…

The Cuba Libre turned out to be a genuinely enjoyable cigar and one that seriously overperformed for the price. From the very first draw, the…

The Toro Maduro started out promising enough, but by the end of the experience, I simply could not justify the price tag. From the first…

Man… the Java by Drew Estate absolutely lives up to the hype. This cigar does not punch you in the face with strength — it…

The Rocky Patel The Edge Maduro Toro and I simply did not get along. That may put me at odds with many cigar smokers, as…

The La Herencia Cubana unfortunately turned out to be a disappointing smoke for me — especially considering the expectations created by both the name and…

The 5 Vegas Classic struck me as a solid everyday cigar — not particularly refined or luxurious, but dependable enough for casual smoking when you…

The Bella Vanilla turned out to be a surprisingly enjoyable departure from my usual cigar rotation. Every now and then, it’s nice to step away…

The Sun Grown delivered exactly what I hoped for when trying a reasonably priced cigar — solid construction, enjoyable flavor, and a smoking experience that…

The 5 Vegas Classic is one thing. The La Herencia Cubana is another. Unfortunately, this one simply never came together for me. Going into the…