Cigar Reviews

Reviewed by Michael Z Amar was created in the aftermath of the March 31, 2025 fire at AJ Fernandez’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, a blaze that destroyed millions of finished cigars. Rather than simply focusing on the loss, AJ Fernandez created Amar as an expression of gratitude to the employees, friends, customers, and members of the cigar community who supported the company following the fire. Even the name carries some meaning. “Amar” means “to love” in Spanish, while the

Vitola: Toro (6 x 52) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic Factory: Rojas Cigar Factory, Nicaragua Strength: Mild to Medium ChiTown Cigar Podcast Score: 9.0 / 10 At 6:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning, the Rojas Quiet Morning seemed like the perfect cigar to reach for. The temperature was cool following some overnight rain, the neighborhood was quiet, and about the only thing breaking the silence was the sound of birds chirping.

Reviewed By: Marty C. Date: August 15th, 2026 Cigar Specifications Manufacturer: Oettinger Davidoff AG Factory / Origin: Diadema Cigars de Honduras S.A. Vitola / Size: Toro (6" x 50) Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Honduras Filler: Honduras (Jamastrán and Copán regions) MSRP: ~$8.00 Visuals & Construction A silky smooth, oily, natural Ecuadorian wrapper with minimal veins. The band is bright red with the prominent, large script Zino "Z". The cap held up perfectly to a straight cut,

Vitola: Gordo (6 x 60) Factory: AJ Fernandez Factory — Estelí, Nicaragua Smoke Time: Approximately 100 minutes Cigars Smoked: 2 ChiTown Cigar Podcast Score: 9.5 / 10 First Impressions The Johnny Tobacconaut Maduro is the newest release from Matt Booth, featuring a dark, chocolate-brown wrapper and an eye-catching gold band. The contrast between the band and the dark wrapper gives the cigar a sharp appearance and the artwork is almost guaranteed to put a smile on your face

Vitola: Robusto (5 x 50) Factory: My Father Cigars S.A., Estelí, Nicaragua Smoke Time: Approximately 75 minutes Cigars Smoked: 2 ChiTown Cigar Podcast Score: 9.0 / 10 First Impressions Some cigars arrive with so much anticipation that expectations become almost impossible to meet. That was certainly the case with the Crowned Heads Moonflower. My box is still on backorder, so rather than wait, I tracked down a couple of singles for review. Before lighting the first one, I have

Vitola: Gran Robusto (5½ x 52) Factory: Nicaragua Smoke Time: Approximately 70 minutes Cigars Smoked: 2 ChiTown Cigar Podcast Score: 9.1 / 10 First Impressions Some cigars deserve a second chance—not because the first one was disappointing, but because it was so good you want to make sure it wasn't just a great day or perfect conditions. That's exactly what happened with the Powstanie Sumatra Gran Robusto. After smoking the first one, I immediately knew I needed another. The

By Mike | ChiTown Cigar Podcast La Lealtad translates to "loyalty" or "allegiance," and longtime My Father fans should have no trouble staying loyal after smoking this cigar. Produced at the new My Father Cigars Honduras factory in El Paraíso, Honduras, La Lealtad represents another important step for the García family as they continue expanding beyond their legendary Estelí operation. This is only the second regular-production cigar to come out of the Honduran factory, follo

When I heard that El Titan de Bronze was releasing its first cigar produced outside of Miami in the company's 31-year history, I was immediately intrigued. For decades, Sandy Cobas and her team have built a reputation for producing premium cigars in their Little Havana factory, so seeing the brand take a step into Nicaragua was a significant moment. The new El Titan de Bronze Nicaragua is being produced at Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A. (NACSA) in Estelí, Nicaragua. Accordin

We’re back with cigar reviews for 2026, and this time I’m smoking through the Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano—a release that immediately stood out to me for how it repositions the Undercrown line into a Dominican direction while still keeping that familiar Drew Estate DNA. This one first came onto my radar as one of the “Early Access” mystery cigars teased ahead of PCA 2026, and after lighting it up myself, I can say it’s not just marketing hype. There’s something

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CTCP DEPT. INCIDENT: CIGAR REVIEW CASE NUMBER: CCR2025-11-09 DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: 2025-11-09, 19:30 CST LOCATION OF INCIDENT: Cedar Room REPORTED BY: Marty C -I. INCIDENT TYPE: Product Assessment - Cigar –II. PRODUCT INFORMATION: PRODUCT NAME: Red Meat Lovers Fritanga BRAND: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust VITOLA: Toro 6x52 Prensado MANUFACTURING ORIGIN: Nicaragua a t Nicaragua American Cigars S.A COMPONENTS: WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf BINDER: Mexican San Andreas FILLER

CTCP DEPT. INCIDENT: CIGAR REVIEW CASE NUMBER: CCR2025-10-26 DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: 2025-10-26, 17:20 CDT LOCATION OF INCIDENT: Cedar Room REPORTED BY: Marty C -I. INCIDENT TYPE: Product Assessment - Cigar –II. PRODUCT INFORMATION: PRODUCT NAME: My Father Blue BRAND: My Fathers Cigars VITOLA: Toro 5x54 MANUFACTURING ORIGIN: Honduras a t My Father Cigars Honduras, El Paraiso COMPONENTS: WRAPPER: Connecticut Broadleaf Rosado BINDER: Honduran FILLER: Honduran PRICE: $12

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