Welcome to our Cigar Review hub, where we light up with purpose, slow down long enough to taste what’s really happening, and report back with no fluff and no sugar-coating. As part of our Cigar Academy, every review here comes from a full session, broken down one third at a time so you know exactly what to expect before you strike a match
After recently finishing up my Foundation Charter Oak Maduro review, the next cigar was an easy choice. I wanted to see how the Connecticut Shade stacked up. The Charter Oak Maduro easily earned a spot in my humidor because of...
There are always a few cigars that seem to follow you around. The Foundation Charter Oak Maduro was one of those for me. It felt like every time someone asked for a recommendation under ten dollars, somebody would bring it...
I’ve known about Tatuaje for a long time, but somehow just never got around to smoking one. That finally changed once we brought in a few of them at After Action Cigars, including the Havana VI, the Reserva Broadleaf, and...
The Diesel Unholy Cocktail is a medium to medium-full Nicaraguan cigar under a dark Pennsylvania Broadleaf wrapper that smokes coffee, earth, leather, and a natural sweetness, a dependable, well-built everyday stick that punches above its $5 to $6 price. It's...
I've heard people rave about this cigar, and after smoking a couple of the Amado No. 44 vitolas for myself, I finally understand why. The first thing that stood out wasn't the flavor. It was the cigar itself. The golden-brown...
This cigar review wasn’t planned. It was one of those mornings where you’ve already got a full day ahead of you, kids, work, everything stacking up, and I was just trying to carve out a little time before it all...
This is one of those cigars I had on my mind all day, but unfortunately, it was a windy day, not exactly ideal conditions for enjoying a cigar. But if you know me, once I decide I’m smoking something, it’s...
The La Aroma de Cuba Reserva is one of those cigars I’ve been meaning to review for a while now. Honestly, I’m not sure how I didn’t get to it sooner, especially after reviewing one of my go-to La Aroma...
Every once in a while, a cigar comes around that you don’t just grab off the shelf; you catch it when it shows up. That’s exactly how the Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf is. It’s not always available, and when it...
Some cigars impress from the first draw; others take a little time to open up. Some are worth buying by the box, and some? You smoke once, learn from, and move on. That’s the point of this hub, to help you skip the guesswork and land on cigars worth lighting.
Inside these reviews, you’ll learn:
Scroll through the reviews, pick the one that fits your lane, pour a drink, and settle in. The best cigars aren’t rushed. They’re earned.
