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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: Brick House Bricktoberfest 2025

The Brick House Bricktoberfest 2025 had an average flavor profile throughout. There was a fair amount of transitioning, but the overall profile never was all that exciting even though the flavor list was complex. This is a big cigar that gives a long smoking time at a good price point, but it isn't something that has me eager to return to.

Aaron Loomis, January 16, 2026

Personal Cigar Review: Davidoff Year of the Dragon Limited Edition 2024

The Davidoff Year of the Dragon Limited Edition 2024 had a nice start. It is not as complex as other Davidoff releases, but still has that pattern of not showing much transitioning throughout. With this being a larger cigar too, it needed more complexity to keep my interest from start to finish. In some ways, I would have preferred the cigar to be a pepper bomb throughout, but even then, the cigar needed more.

Seth Geise, May 31, 2024

Personal Cigar Review: Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition

This Davidoff Aniversario No. 1 Limited Edition was a nice Double Corona. From beginning to end it had my attention with the flavors delivered and it’s balance. Nice level of complexity. Not much transitioning, but you don't find that a lot with Davidoff. It did have that solid and fairly complex core flavor profile however, and the peanut butter notes were enjoyable. The combination of spices with that made for a nice touch on the finish.

Seth Geise, May 10, 2024

Team Cigar Review: Foundation Olmec Maduro Double Corona

This Foundation Olmec Maduro Double Corona was a pleasure to smoke. The medium-full viscosity complimented the darker flavors of dry cocoa, light cream, cedar, subtle dried red pepper spice and leather very well. Compound that by AJ's world class perfection in burn and draw and you got yourself a winner.

Jiunn Liu, March 8, 2023

Team Cigar Review: Foundation Olmec Claro Double Corona

My experience reviewing the Foundation Olmec Claro Double Corona was an overall average flavor experience, with the most complex and engaging combinations coming in the first third. The second and last thirds were too light and not at all engaging. I felt as if I smoked the wrong size for this blend, and although I can't see myself returning to the Double Corona, I'll be giving this a shot in a different vitola.

John McTavish, February 15, 2023

Team Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Black SakaKhan

The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Black SakaKhan was overall a good tasting experience filled with what makes Connecticut Broadleaf so good (chewy, dank, earthy). The profile was consistent without many twists and turns, but that honestly didn't matter because the core flavors were so enjoyable.

Jiunn Liu, January 16, 2023

Team Cigar Review: Hoyo de Monterrey The Illusione of Excalibur No. 1

Going into the review of the Hoyo de Monterrey The Illusione of Excalibur No. 1 was a bit intimidating given it's large size and ring gauge. Fortunately, the flavor balance found the right point between engaging flavors without being palate fatiguing, which is challenging on a larger cigar. The first third and the second thirds were the most engaging, with the last third being pleasant, but not quite as complex as the rest of the cigar.

John McTavish, December 5, 2022

Personal Cigar Review: Punch Aniversario Double Corona

Overall, the Punch Aniversario Double Corona was pretty average with a fairly basic flavor profile. The price point is a bit high, but if you enjoy the flavor profile, you get a lengthy smoking experience, so there may be some value there. For me, it was a bit too boring and I don't see coming back to the cigar.

Aaron Loomis, July 8, 2022

Team Cigar Review: Atabey Corona Cigar 25th Anniversary

The Atabey Corona Cigar 25th Anniversary, for the vast majority of the time, had a wonderful, full flavor experience that ranged from sweet and pastry like to earthy and spice. I certainly don't think it's worth the commanding price point of $34, but I can see myself smoking one here and there on rare special occasions.

Jiunn Liu, April 26, 2021