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Team Cigar Review: Los Statos Deluxe Connecticut Robusto

I think the Los Statos Deluxe Connecticut Robusto delivered textbook flavors of a Connecticut Shade offering. As a result, I found the overall experience to be pleasant, but I wasn't engaged or impressed by any of the flavor combinations. I have to assume this cigar is positioned to be a budget Connecticut Shade offering, and I think it will do well for those smokers who are looking for this consistent flavor profile at a good price. I'd smoke this again, but it isn't something I would seek out.

John McTavish, April 18, 2025

Personal Cigar Review: Crowned Heads Moose Kick Limited Edition 2024

The Crowned Heads Moose Kick Limited Edition 2024 impressed me with balanced and complex flavor combinations that kept my interest through the review process. Often times, regional cigar releases can fall flat but Crowned Heads has delivered a winner here. Those outside of the Canadian cigar market might think the price point is high, but it is in the correct range for premium cigars on the shelf, after taxes. Obviously it would be great if I could get my hands on these at the US pricing, but I'm still going to seek out a few more of these while they are still available.

John McTavish, April 11, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend 2024 Robusto

The Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend 2024 Robusto started out with interesting and complex flavor combinations in the first third. The rest of the cigar was pleasant, but lacked the same number of flavor components and engagement as the first third. While I have enjoyed many of the releases over the years, this one fell a bit short of the mark for me. I think the price point is quite reasonable for the 2024/2025 market and I'll be back to see how the 2025 release stacks up.

John McTavish, March 14, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Buenaventura Favoritos Connecticut 50

The Buenaventura Favoritos Connecticut 50 had a promising start with flavors that grouped well and engaged me. The second third was still pleasant but the complexity took a bit of a step back. Overall, this was a pleasant cigar to smoke and review, and I think when you factor in the price point, this is something that could be in a regular rotation for Connecticut smokers. I would smoke this again.

John McTavish, February 26, 2025

Team Cigar Review: ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack’s Revenge Robusto

The ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge Robusto had a promising start to it with a rich medley of balanced flavors. The second third was still pleasant in nature but the complexity continued to step down as the cigar continued. Looking back on my notes, I might be inclined to try this cigar again, but the price point puts it just under the average price on the market for 2024 which gives me some pause.

John McTavish, February 5, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut Robusto

Chop this Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Connecticut Robusto up to another Connecticut shade that is in the middle of the pack. The blend has plenty of earthiness in wood and grass, but it needs to break away from all that earthiness and deliver more sweetness and creaminess. It's not off putting (especially considering the price point), but it doesn't really have anything special going for it. It's a pass for me.

Jiunn Liu, January 29, 2025

Team Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Honduras Robusto

The E.P. Carrillo Honduras Robusto had a pleasant start to it, with engaging flavor combinations through the first third. As the cigar continued, the more complex components fell away for me, and while it was still pleasant, it was a step back from the start. I find the price point attractive on these, I might be tempted to light up another although I don't know whether I would actively seek it out.

John McTavish, January 27, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Micallef Red Robusto

I enjoyed the Micallef Red Robusto. Best Micallef I have smoked to date. The price is great as well! The flavors were solid from beginning to end, and I loved how the final third showed a return of the enjoyable qualities present in the first. With beautiful construction as well, this is a cigar that everyone should try a handful of times.

Seth Geise, January 20, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Camacho Connecticut Robusto

Having reviewed this Camacho Connecticut Robusto on my own channel earlier this year, I was happy to see my experience with this particular sample be markedly more enjoyable. Nothing mind-blowing about it, but it offered a solid Connecticut experience. Being so widely available, I’d have no problem with recommending this Connecticut offering from Camacho.

Aaron Loomis, January 17, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Bentley White Edition Robusto

This Bentley White Edition Robusto is not the typical Connecticut shade experience that I have come to expect (and enjoy). The profile here is way less sweet and creamy. Instead, it's a package of citrus, wood and spice. Well done.

Jiunn Liu, January 15, 2025