Gifted by Drew Newman, 4th Generation Owner & General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade GrownBinder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: USAFactory: El Reloj (USA)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2024Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x52, Toro.Wrapper: Hazelnut beige, oily and silky smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Firm … Continue reading 1096. Angel Cuesta Shade Double Toro
1095. Urtyp Marble Heads Ritus
Gifted by Conrad Menzel, CEO of Urtyp Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Hybrid Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Hybrid Filler: 4x Dominican Republic & USA Connecticut Broadleaf Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Kelner Cigars SAS (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2024Availability: Regular Production (Germany Only).Size: 5.5x47, Corona Gorda.Wrapper: Chestnut … Continue reading 1095. Urtyp Marble Heads Ritus
1094. Warped Isla del Cocodrilo Toro
Gifted by Scott Lewis Director of Sales, Warped Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano DefloradaBinder: Brazilian Arapiraca & Ecuadorian Habano 2000Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera La iSLA (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 15 count boxes. Release: 2024Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x52, Toro.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and silky smooth texture … Continue reading 1094. Warped Isla del Cocodrilo Toro
My Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2025 Full List
This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given in the 147 reviews I did this year (2025). But as you'll notice many have similar scores, I based their ranking on the level of enjoyment I got out them. I compile this list each year to celebrate my favourite cigars … Continue reading My Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2025 Full List
1093. Essenze Club Connecticut Toro
Gifted by Peter Füzi owner of Essence Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Undisclosed Connecticut Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: N/A (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 10 count bundles. Release: 2025Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x52, Toro.Wrapper: Walnut beige, silky smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly … Continue reading 1093. Essenze Club Connecticut Toro
1092. SLC Exclusive The Pussy Magnet Asian Puss Ladyboy
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Binder: Indonesia Filler: Cameroon & Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Undisclosed (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 5 count bundles. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Release.Size: 5.5x42, Corona.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth texture with small protruding veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 1092. SLC Exclusive The Pussy Magnet Asian Puss Ladyboy
1091. Diamond Crown Tampa
Gifted by Drew Newman, 4th Generation Owner & General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: USA Connecticut Shade Grown Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: USA Florida Sun Grown & Undisclosed Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2025 Availability: … Continue reading 1091. Diamond Crown Tampa
1090. Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno Le Premier
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2020Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.9x48, Churchill. Wrapper: Light almond beige, silky smooth texture with tiny veins. Small crack in wrapper in … Continue reading 1090. Joya de Nicaragua Número Uno Le Premier
1089. Cavalier Genève Inner Circle Green Jacket 2025
Bought at Cigarworld, Germany.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Honduran Jamastran Valley ClaroBinder: Honduran Habano Filler: Honduras, Indonesia, Nicaragua & Paraguay Origin: Honduras Factory: Fábrica Centroamericana de Tabaco S.A. (Honduras)Box: Sold in 11 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Release. Size: 7x47, Churchill.Wrapper: Cinnamon brown, oily and smooth texture with small protruding veins.Construction: … Continue reading 1089. Cavalier Genève Inner Circle Green Jacket 2025
1088. Henry Clay War Hawk Lonsdale
Bought at Cigarworld, Germany.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Filler: Honduran Criollo Origin: Honduras Factory: Tabacalera La Flor de Copan (Honduras)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Limited Edition of 180 boxes of 25 cigars. Size: 6.75x42, Lonsdale.Wrapper: Cinnamon brown, oily and coarse texture with … Continue reading 1088. Henry Clay War Hawk Lonsdale
1087. German Engineered Raumzeit Gran Toro
Gifted by German Engineered Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Connecticut Binder: Indonesian Sumatra Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa & Dominican Republic Piloto Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Tambor (Nicaragua).Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x58, Toro Gordo. Wrapper: Almond beige, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 1087. German Engineered Raumzeit Gran Toro
1086. SLC Exclusive Street Meat Halloween Meats 2025 Lancero
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Undisclosed Binder: Undisclosed Filler: Undisclosed Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Undisclosed (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 5 count sample. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Production.Size: 6.5x42, Lonsdale.Wrapper: Mahogany brown, oily and smooth texture with small protruding veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: … Continue reading 1086. SLC Exclusive Street Meat Halloween Meats 2025 Lancero
1085. Jake Wyatt Appendix II Robusto
Gifted by Roberto Argueta, Blender & International Liaison for Jake Wyatt Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge. Information: Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut & Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua Origin: Honduras Factory: San Jerónimo (Honduras) Box: Sold in 22 count boxes. Release: 2020 (2025) Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: … Continue reading 1085. Jake Wyatt Appendix II Robusto
1084. Tatuaje Avion 13 Double Perfecto Corojo
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan CorojoBinder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Edition of 2000 boxes of 25 cigars. Size: 6.9x52, Double Perfecto (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Orange milk chocolate, oily but coarse texture … Continue reading 1084. Tatuaje Avion 13 Double Perfecto Corojo
1083. SLC Exclusive Papi Dinero Cash is King
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Ecuador Filler: Dominican Republic, Zimbabwe & Indonesia Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 4 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Release.Size: 6.25x50, Perfecto.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, fairly smooth texture with small protruding veins.Construction: Firm … Continue reading 1083. SLC Exclusive Papi Dinero Cash is King
1082. Tatuaje Monster Series The Mummy Redux 5
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Criollo Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 13 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Limited Edition of 5000 boxes of 13 cigars.Size: 7.5x47, Churchill (closed foot).Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and smooth texture with small … Continue reading 1082. Tatuaje Monster Series The Mummy Redux 5
1081. Room101 Daruma Toro Limited Edition 2023
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Brazilian Mata Fina Filler: Dominican Republic & Honduras Origin: Nicaragua Factory: TABOLISA (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Limited Edition of 2000 boxes of 10 cigars.Size: 6x50, Toro (Closed foot).Wrapper: Coffee bean dark brown, coarse texture … Continue reading 1081. Room101 Daruma Toro Limited Edition 2023
1080. Meerapfel Family Reserve Blend Behind the Scene No. 6
Gifted by Melissa Meerapfel, Vice President of Meerapfel Family Reserve Blend Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Connecticut Shade Binder: Dominican Republic (ish)Filler: Dominican Republic (ish)Origin: Dominican Republic (ish)Factory: Undisclosed (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 25 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.1x58, Toro Gordo (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Lighter Milk chocolate brown, smooth … Continue reading 1080. Meerapfel Family Reserve Blend Behind the Scene No. 6
1079. Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Stillwell Star Aromatic No. 22
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro Cultivo TontoFiller: Undisclosed Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Joya de Nicaragua S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 13 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x50, Toro.Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and coarse texture with small veins.Construction: Fairly firm and … Continue reading 1079. Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Stillwell Star Aromatic No. 22
1078. Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal
Gifted by Rodrigo Medina, Sales Director Europe of Plasencia Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Condega Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.2x54, Toro.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, oily and smooth texture with small veins. (A crack in … Continue reading 1078. Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal
1077. La Aurora Escogidos Robusto
Bought from Cigarworld, Germany.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Dominican Republic CorojoBinder: Dominican Republic CorojoFiller: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: La Aurora S.A. (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2023Availability: Europe Exclusive, regular production.Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown, coarse texture with tiny veins.Construction: Firm and even feel when … Continue reading 1077. La Aurora Escogidos Robusto
1076. Rojas Unfinished Business Robusto
Gifted by Noel Rojas, owner of Rojas Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua & Mexico Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Rojas Cigar Factory (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 16 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x50, Robusto (Soft Boxpressed).Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: A little … Continue reading 1076. Rojas Unfinished Business Robusto
1075. Diamond Crown Maximus No. 4 Toro
Gifted by Drew Newman, 4th Generation Owner & General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian El Bajo Sun GrownBinder: Dominican Republic Filler: Dominican Republic Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2003Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6x50, Toro.Wrapper: … Continue reading 1075. Diamond Crown Maximus No. 4 Toro
1074. Mbombay MQBA Mayura Toro
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Grown HVA (Aged 6 Years)Binder: Ecuadorian Grown HVA (Aged 6 Years)Filler: Paraguay, Peru & Nicaragua (Aged 24 Years)Origin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica).Box: Sold in 24 count boxes. Release: 2019 (2024)Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.5x56, Toro … Continue reading 1074. Mbombay MQBA Mayura Toro
1073. Foundation Olmec Maduro Robusto
Bought from Cigarworld, Germany. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera A.J. Fernández Cigars de Nicaragua (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 12 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x50, Robusto (Box Pressed).Wrapper: Coffee bean dark brown, oily and smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: … Continue reading 1073. Foundation Olmec Maduro Robusto
1072. Mbombay Gaaja Toro 2020
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Hybrid Connecticut Desflorado & Mejorado 2004Binder: Ecuadorian HVA Mejorado SecoFiller: Dominican Republic HVA Mejorado Ligero, Criollo 98 Viso, Ecuadorian Criollo 98 Viso, Peruvian Hybrid Habano, Paraguayan Hybrid Habano 2000 VisoOrigin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica).Box: … Continue reading 1072. Mbombay Gaaja Toro 2020
1071. Dapper Union Break Connecticut Shade
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA. Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut desfloradoBinder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Nicaragua America Cigars, S.A. (Nicaragua)Box: Sold in 25 count bundles. Release: Availability: Regular Production.Size: 4x38, Petit Panatela. (Sweet tipped)Wrapper: Almond beige, silky smooth texture with tiny veins.Construction: A little giving but … Continue reading 1071. Dapper Union Break Connecticut Shade
1070. Cavalier Genève Project Broadleaf Boartamer
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua Origin: Honduras Factory: Fábrica Centroamericana de Tabaco S.A. (Honduras)Box: Sold in 10 count bundle. Release: 2025Availability: Yearly Limited Release of 500 bundles of 10 cigars.Size: 5.25x52, Robusto Extra.Wrapper: Chestnut brown, oily … Continue reading 1070. Cavalier Genève Project Broadleaf Boartamer
1069. Mbombay Kesara Toro 2020
Bought from Sir Louis Cigars, USA.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Deas Florado Binder: Dominican Republic VisoFiller: Dominican Republic & Peru (16 year aged)Origin: Costa Rica Factory: Tabacos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica)Box: Sold in 10 count boxes. Release: 2014 (2020)Availability: Regular Production.Size: 6.5x54, Toro Extra.Wrapper: Hazelnut beige, oily and … Continue reading 1069. Mbombay Kesara Toro 2020
1068. Principle Accomplice Maduro Robusto (New Blend)
Gifted by Darren Cioffi, owner of Principle Cigars.Location: This review was made in a cigar lounge.Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro Binder: Nicaragua Filler: 2x Dominican Republic & 2x Nicaragua Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Casa Carrillo (Dominican Republic)Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2025Availability: Regular Production.Size: 5x49, Robusto.Wrapper: Coffee bean brown, oily and coarse texture … Continue reading 1068. Principle Accomplice Maduro Robusto (New Blend)