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Cigar of the Week
La Colmena Amado No. 44 La Colmena Amado No. 44
93
points
U.S.A.
U.S.A.
44 44
Gauge
Medium
Medium
Top 25 of 2018

1. E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic

E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic
96
points

2. My Father La Opulencia Toro

My Father La Opulencia Toro
95
points

3. The Wise Man Maduro Robusto

The Wise Man Maduro Robusto
95
points

4. Padrón Family Reserve No. 44 (Natural)

Padrón Family Reserve No. 44 (Natural)
95
points

5. H. Upmann Sir Winston

H. Upmann Sir Winston
94
points

6. Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art
94
points

7. JFR Lunatic Habano Short Robusto

JFR Lunatic Habano Short Robusto
93
points

8. Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill

Oliva Serie V Melanio Churchill
93
points

9. Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Torpedo

Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Torpedo
93
points

10. Montecristo Nicaragua Series Robusto

Montecristo Nicaragua Series Robusto
93
points
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Drinks Pairings
Cigar Pairing: Samuel Adams Spruce Tip Lager
Cigar Pairing: Samuel Adams Spruce Tip Lager
October 19, 2018

Part of the new Samuel Adams fall variety pack, Spruce Lager is an easy-drinking beer with a slightly tart and piney flavor profile that’s just robust enough to pair with a mild- to …
Smoking Under Bond
Smoking Under Bond
May 11, 2018

We drank our way though a wide selection of bonded Bourbons and other spirits from the bonded warehouses of America to see how they perform in the glass when paired with two standout …
Cigar Pairing: Boulevard Brewing Rye On Rye
Cigar Pairing: Boulevard Brewing Rye On Rye
February 2, 2018

A hint of rye grain plus a stay in Templeton Rye barrels makes Boulevard Brewing Rye on Rye a perfect partner for a strong cigar like the Archetype Axis Mundi Toro.
Rye And Cigars
Rye And Cigars
February 1, 2017

The revival of this spicy whiskey brings on perfect cigar pairings.
Where to Smoke
Washington Casa de Montecristo Moving To New Location, No Smoking Allowed Inside
Washington Casa de Montecristo Moving To New Location, No …
February 6, 2019

Washington D.C.-based cigar lounge Casa de Montecristo by JR Cigar is headed to a new location, but you won’t be able to smoke inside.
Where To Smoke In Atlanta For Super Bowl LIII
Where To Smoke In Atlanta For Super Bowl LIII
February 1, 2019

Atlanta is home to many cigar friendly places to enjoy a cigar during Super Bowl weekend.
Cam Newton Opening High-End Cigar Bar In Atlanta
Cam Newton Opening High-End Cigar Bar In Atlanta
February 1, 2019

Cam Newton is bringing a new cigar lounge to his hometown.
Cigar Gear
New Wand Lighter From S.T. Dupont
New Wand Lighter From S.T. Dupont
December 4, 2018

Luxury accessories maker S.T. Dupont has launched a new table-top lighter.
An $80,000 Humidor From Adorini
An $80,000 Humidor From Adorini
October 18, 2018

Adorini has restored a 19th century safe and turned it into a beautiful humidor
Review: S.T. Dupont Fire Head Under Lacquer Lighter
Review: S.T. Dupont Fire Head Under Lacquer Lighter
October 16, 2018

It’s a difficult thing to balance retro and modern aesthetics at the same time, but S.T. Dupont seems to have pulled it off with its latest Ligne 2 lighter, which reaches into the past for …
Connoisseur's Corner

Romeo y Julieta Dunhill Sun-Grown Breva (1959)

94
points

Montecristo No. 1 (1989)

Montecristo No. 1 (1989)
96
points

Romeo y Julieta Belicoso (2001)

Romeo y Julieta Belicoso (2001)
94
points

Paul Garmirian P.G. No 1 Lancero (1991)

Paul Garmirian P.G. No 1 Lancero (1991)
89
points
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