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Team Cigar Review: ChiMolly Pangu Double Corona

Whenever I see a big format cigar like this that takes a substantial time to smoke through, a couple thoughts come to mind to gauge if it'll be a good cigar. 1) Will it have enough complexities and transitions/buildups to keep me engaged. 2) If it doesn't, can a tasty profile last the entire time. For this ChiMolly Pangu Double Corona, the good thing is I got a good tasting profile off the first third, but the following two thirds tanked in enjoyment and complexities. Given this, it's a pass for me.

Jiunn Liu, July 22, 2026

Team Cigar Review: Bond Roberts Dalia Linea B No.3

No doubt the best part of the Bond Roberts Dalia Linea B No.3 was the first third as it was smooth and easy going with a plethora of sweet, spice and umami characteristics. The vibe of something like this feels very European and I go straight to brands like Curivari and the early days of Cavalier.

Jiunn Liu, July 20, 2026

Team Cigar Review: CAO Surplus Maduro Robusto

The CAO Surplus Maduro Robusto had an average flavor profile throughout, focused around earth and toasted cedar. The black pepper built up as the cigar went along and the creamy cocoa was a nice touch. While this isn't a cigar I'd come back to with any real frequency, this is a fantastic bundle and budget cigar. The score matches up with many cigars that are priced 5 to 10 times what this costs. If you are a smoker on a budget, you'd be hard pressed to find a cigar that performs better than this at around the two dollar mark.

Aaron Loomis, July 17, 2026

Team Cigar Review: Domain Entropy Corona Heritage Cabinet

The Domain Entropy Corona Heritage Cabinet has a rounded rustic flavor profile with tasty cocoa, minerals, baking spices and dried red pepper spice all wrapped up in a small format cigar. The cigar world needs more of this combination.

Jiunn Liu, July 15, 2026

Team Cigar Review: Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years

The Ferio Tego Metropolitan 30 Years delivers a well-balanced and enjoyable first third supported by excellent construction. While the profile gradually becomes drier and more bitter as the cigar progresses, it never falls apart or becomes unpleasant. The lack of meaningful evolution and the increasingly wood-driven finish ultimately keep the cigar in average territory, but it remains an enjoyable and competently constructed smoking experience.

John McTavish, July 13, 2026

Personal Cigar Review: Montecristo White Series Rothchilde

The Montecristo White Series Rothchilde started well, with a full combination of flavors, but took a step down in the second third as the pepper mellowed and some wood bitterness joined in. It took another step down in the final third as the wood bitterness ramped up and the toast became very heavy. Overall, a cigar that started with promise, but degraded through each third. The price is pretty high for the offering, but regardless of that, just based on flavor profile, not something I'd really see myself coming back to.

Aaron Loomis, July 10, 2026

Team Cigar Review: Casa Carrillo Pledge Purple

The first third was the only highlight of the cigar. The fullness of the meatiness/gaminess paired with milk creaminess and trailing star anise was a combination worthwhile to sit with. But the majority of the cigar showed a mediocre flavor profile of charred oak wood and cream, which became a bit monotonous. This is an overall pass for me.

Jiunn Liu, July 8, 2026

Team Cigar Review: Punch Rare Corojo 25th Anniversary

The Punch Rare Corojo 25th Anniversary is a cigar that showcases an unusually sophisticated wood profile and excellent balance early on. Unfortunately, the profile gradually loses complexity and finishes with increasing dryness and bitterness. While the strong opening and excellent construction make for an enjoyable experience overall, the cigar ultimately settles into average territory due to its lack of progression through the latter stages.

John McTavish, July 6, 2026

Team Cigar Review: Fermin Perez Classic Habano Toro

The Fermin Perez Classic Habano Toro had a nice start, with a good combination of flavors, including the nice honey sweetness. As the sweetness departed in the second third, the profile took a step down and remained at that level for the rest of the cigar. Overall, a pretty average experience. I really wish the profile in the first third had lasted longer. All in all, not a cigar I'd really see myself coming back to.

Aaron Loomis, July 3, 2026

Cigar News: Cigar Release List – June 2026

Monthly, we will put together a list of all of the cigars that were released, or announced to be released, in the previous month. This should give you an easy way to stay in tune with new releases.

Aaron Loomis, July 2, 2026