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I should just begin by saying if you don’t know the name spelled above in bold, start being excited now. You’re in the presence of treasure and I’m the bearer of a shovel! Why am I so full of beans? Let me answer with another question. Is it conceited to expect stronger cigars to have more complexity? I mean it is no secret that stronger cigars appeal more to seasoned palates that crave a complex flavor profile. So, after what seemed like forever I found a good smoke that walks this visiona …

There are many ways I wanted to introduce the 5 Vegas Gold cigars but admittedly most of them flopped seeing that it is such a long-toothed (if I can say that about a cigar) brand. 5 Vegas Gold Cigars have been around for decades. And I think it is a good thing that in 2021 we’re still talking about them. Now, if you have never had the pleasure of indulging in one of these stogies, pull up a chair, it’ll be worth it.About 5 Vegas Gold CigarsTruthfully, very little is known about these cigar …

There are beautiful moments in life that should just be consecrated for posterity. I am a sucker for winding, stirring stories-if you already can’t tell from my schmaltzy intro. The Undercrown story is a good example; so bear with me as I chew the rag. It’s a good story, I promise.How it all startedThis is a Drew Estate story that begins with the factory floor ambience. You see, Drew Estate allows its torcedores to smoke as many cigars as they want. Isn’t it a beautiful thing? As it tu …

Top 5 Cigars of Summer 2021There are quite a few great cigars that you can enjoy in the summer of 2021. Whether you want a medium-bodied smoke or a full-bodied smoke, this list has something for you. Here are five of the best cigars of summer 2021.Ashton SymmetryThe very first cigar on our list is the Ashton Symmetry. The first thing you should know about this cigar is that it was created through collaboration between Arturo Fuente and Ashton cigars. You should also know that this cigar l …

It’s that time of the year again! We get to unveil our top 5 best cigar picks for the year 2021. The truth is, a lot goes into these choices especially because so many new amazing cigars were released this year alone. To narrow down to 5 choices is very subjective. At the same time, it leans on an experienced palate seasoned over decades. That being said, there will be lots of great cigars not on this list. If your favorite isn’t, do not be offended. Perhaps next year we can do top 50 …