Unco B's Stogie Diary

Cigar Page leans into irreverence, and Your Mom carries that same attitude. I expected a throwaway cigar. Instead, it showed structure early, formed a clear core, and stayed steady throughout. Surprisingly enjoyable for what it is.

Every time I finished the Valle Verde, I came away a little conflicted. I knew I loved it—no dispute there—but I couldn’t understand why. It took a few cigars before things started to come into focus. Once they did, it was clear this wasn’t behaving the way I expected. It…

I don’t like Connecticut wrapper cigars. Too often, they turn harsh in the final third, leaving me feeling like I only got two-thirds of the experience. That’s what I expected from the Megilla Miami. Instead, it stayed refined, structured, and flavorful all the way to the nub. It didn’t just…

With over two years of box age, the Manzanita sheds its brightness and settles into something far more composed. The opening is still relentless, wave after wave of flavor, but it never loses its footing. Everything builds on a core that holds from start to finish. Nothing feels forced. Nothing…