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Team Cigar Review: MBombay Kesara Toro

The MBombay Kesara Toro had a nice start with a fair number of flavor components and transitions. It dropped a level in the second third as some components mellowed and dropped oy and maintained that level the rest of the way. I was really hoping for a longer experience with the first third as the combination of flavors were working well, but it faded back as it went along. The pricing is a bit high, so it's not something I'd come back to frequently, but I'd be up for it on occasion.

Aaron Loomis, December 5, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Diamond Crown Tampa

The Diamond Crown Tampa had a nice start, with a good combination of flavors. The profile took a step down in the second third as the earth and toast levels were increasing and remained that way for the rest of the cigar. Overall, a fairly average experience. Add in the very high price point and it's not a cigar I'd see myself coming back to.

Aaron Loomis, November 24, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Connecticut Epicure

A Perdomo that I can truly get behind. Success! This Perdomo Legacy Connecticut Epicure goes toe to toe with some of my favorite shade offerings such as Espinosa Crema, Matilde, etc. It's not the same as those profiles, but it works well with how well the profile shows fullness in flavors and transitions. It's about time I found a winner in this brand. Let's keep this going.

Jiunn Liu, October 27, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Epicure

I’ve smoked two of the Perdomo Legacy offerings, the Shade and Maduro, and both have been solid releases. Blends I would come back to in the future. The Perdomo Legacy Shade Grown Epicure delivers a nice flavor profile and amazing construction from start to finish. It is never harsh and has a nice medium-full strength and body. This might be one of the best shade-grown releases they have released. I would love to smoke this cigar in a variety of ring gauges.

Seth Geise, October 1, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure

I enjoyed the Perdomo Legacy Maduro Epicure. It was not overly complex, but it had a nice core flavor profile from start to finish. The notes of earth, wood, tobacco, coffee beans, cocoa and spices played off one another well, and kept my interest throughout the large cigar. Honestly, in today’s market, having something smoke at a simple and solid level from beginning to end is a big deal. Good cigar, and I am interested in the other wrapper offerings.

Seth Geise, September 15, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal

I really liked the Plasencia Alma del Cielo Boreal. I loved how balanced this cigar was and how filling it was at the same time. It was not too much with strength and body, and the flavors offered an enjoyable experience from start to finish. The burn and draw were great, and I loved the barnyard, wood, spice, cream and earth qualities. It showed the quality of Nicaraguan tobacco, the classic flavors of Nicaraguan tobacco, and the elegance of Nicaraguan tobacco that we are not often gifted.

Seth Geise, August 11, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva

The Villiger 1888 Gran Reserva delivers a profile that leans heavily into earth, chocolate, wood and sweet tobacco, with flashes of coffee and baking spice in the middle third. The second third stands out for its more refined balance and nuanced notes. However, two spontaneous re-lights disrupted both the burn integrity and flavor delivery, dragging the overall experience down.

John McTavish, August 8, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Tatuaje PJ 50th Toro Especial

I found the Tatuaje PJ 50th Toro Especial to be a good representation of Tatuaje but a deviation of the typical brand. The flavors showed both richness, depth and cohesiveness without being aggressive (sort of like the wisdom and knowledge you get being older). While I hate the ridiculous price point, I need to give props to the tasty smoking experience. Someone please buy me more.

Jiunn Liu, August 4, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Davidoff Escurio 10th Anniversary Limited Edition

I really enjoyed the Davidoff Escurio 10th Anniversary Limited Edition, and this is my favorite vitola ahead of the Corona Gorda. The cigar was complex and balanced throughout. The body and strength paired well with the flavors, and it kept my interest from beginning to end despite the larger size. The musty barnyard, earth, sweet spices and creamy aspects were great throughout, and they were a good base for the additional flavors throughout of coffee, nuts and sweet currants.

Seth Geise, July 23, 2025

Team Cigar Review: Aging Room La Bohéme Poeta

This Connecticut Broadleaf is a sleeper and should not be missed by anyone. It really has it all: chewy full flavors that make you want to take another draw as soon as you take one. The only thing I wish was it wasn't as pricey, as other Connecticut Broadleafs can be found for cheaper with similar experience. But even with that said, I would take these Aging Room La Bohéme Poeta all day every day.

Jiunn Liu, July 16, 2025