Category Archives: Cigar reviews

Foundation Cigar Tabernacle Goliath

“Anyone who has smoked Connecticut cigar brands of old knows the Perfecto is a classic size. “Back in the day, it was the vitola of choice for connoisseurs. When it came time to create a line extension to the Tabernacle, the blend in these two sizes could not be ignored.” – Nick Melillo, Chief of […]

Xhxahi Bobi Halloween LCA 2021

What is known about this cigar? At OGT, this isn’t the first time it has reared its ‘Halloween’ face before. This cigar, now over a year of age, the Xhxahi Bobi Halloween, has returned, or should I say, resurfaced. Bob de Goede, or “Xhxahi Bobi” crafted this cigar for the LCA release of October last […]

Foundation Cigars Highclere Castle Toro

In regards to the cigar world, what comes to mind when you hear smooth, elegant, refined, and sophisticated, with a hint of cream and sweetness? Truthfully, several cigars share some of those descriptions, but now many encompass all of them. However, one that does would be the Foundation Cigar Highclere Castle Toro. There are several […]

Foundation Cigar Co. Menelik Toro

What once started as an event-only cigar now has a new size! It is no secret the Foundation Cigar Menelik is a favorite here at OGT. In fact, the original Menelik cigar won the number four slot for cigar of the year in 2020 for Oak Glen Tobacconist. It was also the first cigar we […]

LCA El Septimo Zaya Nueva Reserva

Drops Thursday, October 6th at 9pm CA time/12am est. Class meets artistry. One of the highest-dollar cigar companies in the game is dropping for the LCA October release, but it comes with an advantageous opportunity! El Septimo is known for its prestigious smoking experience, bringing unique blends from the countryside of Costa Rica. At usual, […]

Casa Cuevas Sangre Nueva Robusto

New blood. Blended by Alec Cuevas, the youngest member of the fifth generation of cigar makers, the new release from Casa Cuevas is special. This is a first on many fronts; the fact that Luis Cuevas’ son is the blender is one of them. This is the first cigar Alec has created, and according to […]

Tony Barrios and Privada Cigar Club Mad Monkey Toro

It’s finally going to make an appearance! It has been a long journey, but it’s on its way. It was nearly a year ago when I had come across this cigar. Hearing about it among members of the Privada Cigar Club, I knew this was one I had to try. A friend of mine secured […]

Emilio Cigars Suave Maduro Toro

Newly released Suave Maduro from Emilio has hit the shelves of OGT. What is it exactly? Over three years ago, James Brown of Black Label Trading and Black Works Studios took over production for Emilio cigars. At the start, they launched their ever-popular Suave Connecticut. The Connecticut version is rich in flavor with amazing notes […]

Black Works Studio Rorschach Robusto

One of the first releases from Black Works Studio was in the form of a petite Panetela. Among the unique sizes found within the portfolio was the 5 x 38 Rorshach cigar. Rorschach boasts a very textured, even oily Habano wrapper from Ecuador. True to Black Works fashion, a binder and fillers are found in […]

Black Works Studio Killer Bee Shaolin

Anyone familiar with Black Works Studio cigars is probably familiar with the Killer Bee Maduro and Green Hornet. The duo is made in specific vitolas of Petite Corona and Corona, and offers a deep flavor complexity. Earlier this year, announced at the 2022 PCA trade show was the addition of Killer Bee Connecticut. But that […]