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Cigar Review: Espinosa Maduro Toro


Having hit store shelves roughly a month ago, the Espinosa Maduro is the namesake follow-up to Erik Espinosa’s first solo release, the Espinosa Habano. Made in his picturesque La Zona factory in Estelí, according to the company’s press release, this cigar is reminiscent of brand owner Erik Espinosa’s personal taste...

Cigar Review: Ortega Serie “D” No. 9



Eddie Ortega made quite the splash last year when he and long time partner, Erik Espinosa, split EO Brands and Eddie launched Ortega Cigar Company. Eddie’s first release was the Serie D Maduro. Cloaked in a dark San Andres Mexican wrapper, the Serie D no. 8 was my #2 cigar of the year last year and is a staple in my smoking...

Cigar Review: La Aurora Preferidos “Diamond”


Unveiled last summer at IPCPR and released in October, The Preferidos “Diamond” is an extension of the La Aurora Preferidos line. The Preferidos line features five other versions which are distinguished by the color of their decorative tubo packaging as well as their...

Cigar News: Press Release: ESPINOSA PREMIUM CIGARS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ESPINOSA MADURO


Espinosa Premium Cigars is proud to announce the release of the long anticipated Espinosa Maduro. Coming off last year’s successful debut of the medium bodied Espinosa Habano, the Espinosa Maduro will be wrapped in a beautiful, smoothly ...

Cigar News: Press Release: Drew Estate Unveils “Kentucky Fire Cured” line extension to My Uzi Weighs a Ton brand of cigars.


Miami, FL – Drew Estate Inc. announced today the impending release of Kentucky Fire Cured Cigars, an extension to the MUWAT brand also to be produced at the Joya de Nicaragua factory. In development for over...

Cigar Review: La Flor Dominicana LG Diez 2012 Chisel

La Flor Dominicana LG Diez 2012 Chisel Size:  Chisel  (5.5 x 55 ) Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler:  Dominican Strength: Full Price:  $12.10 msrp Grade: 9.0 Click here to buy now I’ll let you know right from the beginning, the Litto Gomez Diez vintage series is one of those cigars that I just love.  This line is like the Dos Equis Man of...

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Cigar Review: Sosa Cigars Classic 6 x 60

Sosa Cigars Classic 6 x 60 Size: Gigante (6″ x 60) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Honduras Filler:  Domican Republic Strength: Medium Price:  $10 MSRP (as per press release) Grade: 8.6 In June Sosa Family Cigars sent out a press release announcing they will be adding a 60 ring gauge to their Classic line.  A few weeks later they contacted us and...

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Cigar Review: La Aurora 107 Salomon

La Aurora 107 Salomon   Size: Salomon (7 1/4″ x 52) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Corojo Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua Strength: Medium Price:  $ 12 MSRP Click here to buy now Grade: 8.9 As I’m sure many of you have figured out by now, I stop by Smoke Inn West Palm Beach, my “regular”  local shop...

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Cigar Review: Romeo Pyramid by Romeo y Julieta

Romeo Pyramid by Romeo y Julieta Size: Pyramid  (52 x 6) Wrapper: Dark Ecuadorian Habano Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Strength: Medium Price: $7.50 Grade: 8.0 Altadis USA, owner of the (non-Cuban) Romeo y Julieta brand has recently released an expansion of the R&J line under the name “Romeo”.  The Romeo is a departure from the classic...

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Cigar Review: Quesada Q D’etat Molotov

Quesada Q D’etat Molotov Size: 5×58 perfecto Wrapper: Dominican Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Strength: Medium-Full Price: $7.95 Grade: 8.7 out of 10 Click here to buy now For my first review under the Toasted Foot banner, I chose the Quesada Q D’etat Molotov. Now here’s a little background on this 5×58 perfecto that, as the name...

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