On this episode, we talk about La Aurora going direct to consumer, the shutdown of ‘Ministry of Cigars’, Where we fail in terms of grassroots legislative efforts, and we get into a long discussion on cigar media vs mainstream media before getting into the nitty gritty of cigar reviews and how scoring works. Don’t forget to Like, Follow and SUBSCRIBE!
Spare Notes Series #7: Cigar Reviews and How Scoring Works
Matthew Tabacco
President
Born and raised in New England, Matthew Tabacco began smoking cigars and living up to his unique namesake in 2017. What began as just a social indulgence became a world of everything premium cigars- learning from some of the biggest and best in the business. From casual smoking to lighting up on the hit podcast The Smokin Tabacco Show, Matthew can usually be found in some of the largest smoke shops in the Northeast enjoying a cigar, talking business, or preparing for a show.
Related Posts
How To Series: Cigar Humidors
December 14, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
New to cigars? Check out our guide on everything you need to know about storing them and the different kinds of humidors! Read more
Spare Notes Series #81: Is The Opus X Lost City a Celebrity Cigar?
December 14, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt and Coop discuss whether or not the Opus X Lost City would be considered a celebrity cigar. Read more