West Tampa’s Chef Rick debuts at PCA 2026—a bold, Tampa-inspired limited release bringing passion, flavor, and craftsmanship together.

Espinosa celebrates 20 years of 601 Blue with a limited Broadleaf-wrapped Oval Toro, debuting at PCA 2026.

El Rey del Mundo Appointment Brazil brings a bold Brazilian wrapper and Nicaraguan blend at an affordable price, shipping April 2026.

Plasencia Cosecha 149 review from first light to final third. Smooth, balanced, and finishes with bold Nicaraguan flavor.

🥇 First Third Soon as you toast it up, you’re getting that maduro sweetness right on the lips—almost like a dark brown sugar note mixed with cocoa. The first few draws bring in espresso and a soft pepper on the back end. It’s smooth, creamy smoke, nothing harsh, and honestly… it just feels dialed in. This is one of those “sit back and relax” starts—no rush, just flavor. 🥈 Second Third Now it starts to transition. The sweetness takes a step back and you get more earth, roast

First Third: Right off the rip—first time you put this cigar in your mouth, there’s a noticeable sweetness on the cap. It definitely grabs your attention early. Be warned… I don’t mind a sweet tip here and there, but this one? The flavor is just… ehhh. It starts off intriguing but doesn’t really deliver the depth I was hoping for. Second Third: As things settle in, the cigar starts to build a little more body, but it still feels like it’s searching for its identity. There are

Score: ⭐ 7.0/10 Sometimes a cigar tells a story before you even light it — and this La Palina Bronze Label re-issue definitely comes with history. This Privada Cigar Club exclusive is a 5-year aged Lancero (7x38) produced at El Paraíso (Plasencia Honduras) , featuring an aged Honduran Habano wrapper , Honduran Corojo binder , and fillers from Honduran Corojo & Nicaraguan Jalapa . Big shout out to Sammy Phillips , President of La Palina 🙌 — always great seeing classic blend

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust - Red Meat Lovers Beef Stick Score: ⭐ 9.0/10 ​ Alright… let’s be honest — with a name like Beef Stick, this cigar already has my attention. But this isn’t just clever branding from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust… this thing brings serious flavor to the table. I fired this one up expecting a fun novelty smoke — what I got was a full-on flavor experience that earns its spot in the humidor. ​ First Third – The Sizzle 🔥 ​ Right off the light, you’re hit with

Aganorsa Leaf - Bait and Switch 2026 (Underground Cigar Shop) Score: ⭐ 8.5/10  Let me tell you something right out of the gate… the only “bait and switch” going on here is how this cigar sneaks up on you and flips the script in the best way possible. I got my hands on this little gem—an Underground Cigar Shop exclusive—and from the moment I lit it up, I knew I was in for a ride. First Third – The Bait 🎣 Right off the light, it comes in smooth and approachable. You’re getting

PRESS RELEASE – Black Works Studio February 27, 2026 — Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) is pleased to announce the release of BOONDOCK; hand crafted at Fabrica Oveja Negra in Esteli, Nicaragua. BOOMDOCK is a Limited Edition that will begin shipping to select retailers this week.     “The Boondock is one of our most asked about Limited Releases from Black Works Studio. This will be the first full release since 2019, and I think we have kept people waiting long enough. It was part