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CIGAR & TEQUILA PAIRINGS
How to Pair Cigars & Tequila Tequila and cigar pairings at Cigora You might have learned a little bit about how to pair cigars with beer and whiskey from some of our previous articles. Now we’re going to go over the next trend in cigar pairings – cig...
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Staff Review: ADVentura Queen's Pearls Corona
Staff Review: ADVentura The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls Corona Introduction: Our staff review today takes a look at the ADVentura The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls Corona. This is a mellow to medium-bodied cigar from one of the hottest boutique cigar ...
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Staff Review: Guardian of the Farm Rocco
Staff Review: Guardian of the Farm Rocco Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking a look at the newest Cigora exclusive: Guardian of the Farm Rocco. Since its initial release, Guardian of the Farm has quickly become a boutique staple, ga...
How Do We Review Cigars?
How Do We Review Cigars No Scores, No Nonsense Reviewing cigars is an incredibly controversial topic. It’s as simple as that. Every blogger, every magazine, and every influencer has their own rules and guidelines that they go by. And most of them are...
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Staff Review: E.P. Carrillo La Historia Dona Elena
Introduction: With today’s review, we will be looking at E.P Carrillo’s La Historia. In the last decade EP Carrillo has seen two #1 rated cigars, in 2020 the Pledge Prequel, and in 2018 the Encore Majestic, as well as La Historia E-III which landed ...
Staff Review: LNF La Whatever
Staff Review: LNF La Whatever Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking a look at the LNF La Whatever. As a collaboration between two of the industry’s favorite personalities in Robert Caldwell and Matt Booth, La Whatever delivers with wi...
Staff Review: Southern Draw La Manzanita Lancero
Staff Review: Southern Draw Manzanita Lancero Introduction: This week, I’ll be reviewing the new Southern Draw La Manzanita Lancero – a very exciting release for us here on the Cigora team. Southern Draw has long been a favorite brand of mine, and t...
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Staff Review: Emilio Grimalkin Toro
Staff Review: Emilio Grimalkin Toro Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking a look at Emilio’s Grimalkin Toro. The Emilio brand has a relatively long history compared to some of the other well-known boutique brands on the market, and wi...
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Staff Review: Sobremesa Brulee Double Corona
Staff Review: Sobremesa Brulee Double Corona Introduction: Today, I’ll be reviewing the Sobremesa Brulee Double Corona from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. This is a size extension to the Brulee line, which was originally released in 2019. First time rea...
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Staff Review: Ashton VSG Sorcerer
Staff Review: Ashton VSG Sorcerer Introduction: Today we will be taking a look at the Ashton VSG Sorcerer – an offering from one of the industry’s most highly regarded brands. Ashton is well-known for their mellow, flagship line, but VSG brings a pa...
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Staff Review: Ozgener Bosphorus B55
Staff Review: Ozgener Bosphorus B55 Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking a look at Ozgener Bosphorus B55. The Ozgener family of cigars may be newcomers to the scene, but Tim Ozgener himself has deep roots in the industry that go back...
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A Conversation with Tim Ozgener
A Conversation with Tim Ozgener Overview: From the early days of CAO to launching his own brand, Tim Ozgener has been with the cigar industry through its ups and downs. His newest project, Ozgener Family Cigars, had as strong of debut as I have ever...
Staff Review: Le Careme Pastelitos
Staff Review: Crowned Heads Le Careme Pastelitos Introduction: Today I will be reviewing Crowned Heads’ Le Careme Pastelitos. Small but mighty, Pastelitos presents a new take on the acclaimed Le Careme line. First time reading our reviews? Check out...
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Brand Spotlight: Black Label Trading Company
Brand Spotlight: Black Label Trading Company Introduction: We are back again with a Brand Spotlight to highlight one of our staff’s all-time favorite brands: Black Label Trading Company. Since the inception of Black Label Trading Company almost a de...
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Aladino's Honduran Cameroon
Aladino’s Honduran Cameroon Introduction: As if it wasn’t clear enough already, I love cigars - everything from a finished box of product to the growing process, to writing about my all-time favorite band designs. I really do mean it when I say ther...
Staff review: Aladino Cameroon Robusto
Staff Review: Aladino Cameroon Robusto Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking a look at Aladino Cameroon. Aladino and the Eiroa family are probably best known for their signature Corojo tobacco, but I wouldn’t be surprised if their Hon...
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How To Light a Cigar
How To Light a Cigar According to the “Experts” Setting the Tone: What is better than that “first cigar” feeling on a Friday night ahead of a long, care-free weekend? Not too much in my opinion. As you walk out of the office on Friday afternoon, eve...
A Conversation with Jon Huber
A Conversation with Jon Huber Overview: I was lucky enough to sit down with Jon Huber of Crowned Heads a few weeks back to talk about his start in the industry, how cigars have changed over the past 20 years, the future of Crowned Heads, and a LOT m...
The Ultimate Guide to Cigar Accessories
The Ultimate Guide to Cigar Accessories Introduction: With our Ultimate Guide to Cigar Accessories, we will breakdown everything you need to know to maximize your enjoyment and knowledge of premium cigars. With terminology definitions, answers to co...
Staff Review: The Tabernacle Lancero
Staff Review: The Tabernacle Lancero Introduction: Today I will be reviewing Foundation Cigar Company’s The Tabernacle Lancero. This is one of several blends from the company that has been well received by critics and consumers alike. First time rea...
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Staff Review: Viaje Zombie Green
Staff Review: Viaje Zombie Green Introduction: With today’s review, we will be taking look at Viaje Zombie Green. When I think about the all-time great Viaje releases, Zombie Green is certainly on the Mount Rushmore with its delicious blend of tobac...
Staff Review: Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet LE 2021
Staff Review: Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet LE 2021 Introduction: With today’s review, I will be taking a hard look at Viaje Farmer Bill Hatchet LE 2021. Viaje is undoubtedly the master of limited-edition, small batch releases, and with Farmer Bill Hatc...
Top 5 Up-And-Coming Brands
Top 5 Up-And-Coming Brands Getting Started: As most of you know, there is no shortage of innovation in the cigar industry, and for me, this is one of the main reasons why I become more invested in cigars with each passing day. Whether it’s the seemi...
Best Cigars Under $10
Best Cigars Under $10 Our Experts Provide Their Top Choices Getting Started There is nothing quite like a quality hand-rolled cigar. Everything from the from the intricate band designs to the first smoke-filled puff play a part in creating an experi...
Best Medium-Bodied Cigars
Best Medium-Bodied Cigars Getting Started: Let me start by saying I was really looking forward to putting this sampler together and writing this article. Even though I’m the kind of person who will smoke literally any cigar that is given to me (yes ...
Staff Introduction: Kevin
How long have you been smoking cigars? I started smoking cigars about 9 years ago. I had never smoked, or even been around cigars until, one day on a whim, my uncle invited me to go to a local cigar shop. I had no idea what was happening or what I w...
The Art of Limited Edition Cigars
The Art of Limited-Edition Cigars And Why They Should Matter to You, Or Not Overview: Today we are going to take a brief look at what it means for a cigar to be limited-edition, why it should matter to you, and most importantly, we will give you an ...
Staff Review: Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Flama
Staff Review: Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Flama Introduction: With today’s staff review, we will be taking a look at Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Flama. With blends like Alma Del Fuego, Plasencia has quickly solidified themselves as one of the most luxurio...
Aging Cigars In Practice
Aging Cigars In Practice: Featuring Tatuaje The Basics: If you have smoked cigars for any amount of time (which I assume anyone who is reading this has), then you’ve likely heard at least some amount of fuss about the glory of aging cigars. Coming f...
Top 5 Best Small Cigars
Top 5 Best Small Cigars The Perfect Companion in the Cold Winter Months Setting the Stage: A tale as old as time: you want to enjoy a premium, handmade cigar, but it’s so cold out that you can’t stand outside for more than 30 minutes without losing ...
