This 5.1×50 maduro stick offers a blend similar to the OpusX inside it’s dark chocolate brown wrapper. The pack is very firm and dense, typical of a Fuente. The first draws provided a

This 6.5×54 stick offered a loose bound foot with no wrapper on the last inch or so, and came in a cedar sleeve. It gave some interesting flavors directly after the light, with a very loose draw that came up to a normal resistance once the burn point hit the … Continue reading →

I’m not sponsored by cigar.com or anything, but just have to say this latest catalog that came today has what I consider to be a GREAT sampler deal, especially for anyone relatively new! Not only is the price very good at $199 for 60 sticks – but they are ALL … Continue reading →

This 5.1×43 stick offered a surprisingly long cool smoke time of 1 hour to the band! If you prefer your smoke a little warmer you could easily take it another 15 min. Burn and draw were flawless all the way down, with a

This 6.5×50 torpedo stick had a very soft supple wrapper showing the underlying leaves. Burn and draw were both excellent, with perfect performance all the way down. Flavors started out mild and grassy, progressing to a smooth creamy nutty flavor. Body was mild-medium with a very clean short finish offering … Continue reading →

This 7×56 double maduro stick offered sweet tobacco, coffee, caramel flavors, thick, rich, smooth smoke, pepper and spice on the long lingering finish that cleaned up towards the end. The draw was perfect with just the right amount of resistance and an very good burn with only a minor touch-up/relight … Continue reading →

This 4.5×50 stick made of extra maduro leaves brought a rich, thick mouth feel of typical maduro flavors. The draw was excellent with just the right amount of resistance for a smooth slow draw. The burn was very good with no issues all the way down, almost razor flat. The … Continue reading →

This 7×48 stick offered tons of rich creamy smooth smoke, with a medium bodied nut and sweet flavor with a great small pepper kick on the short finish.  1 1/2 hours to the band point, and flawless burn. Great draw with just the right amount fo resistance.  Highly recommended for a … Continue reading →

This 6.5×60 stick unfortunately had very poor construction, with a very easy draw, uneven burn and bland flavors, when any came out. Ended very early.

This 6.5×52 stick offered a great amount of thick, rich smoke with a perfect draw and very good burn, lasting almost 2 hours! Flavors were a medium-full bodied combination of creamy smooth wood, tobacco and nuts in the last third, with a good pepper kick through the first half. The … Continue reading →

This is a min-review for a mini-cigar! I intentionally didn’t bother with a video of this stick, never intending a review, because every single mini cigar I have had was quite frankly garbage. They burned short and hot, had one-dimensional flavors, and got harsh and nasty after 10 min. I … Continue reading →

This 6.5×52 box pressed stick offered a silky smooth wrapper with perfect construction. Draw was loose, typical for a Rocky. Burn was excellent all the way down, also typical. Flavors changed in distinct sections, offering combinations of leather, spice, coffee, cocoa, oils, nuts and earthiness. Medium-full bodied overall, it intensified … Continue reading →

This 6×50 stick offered very creamy smooth flavors including wood, leather, cocoa and a hint of chocolate at points, with a nice pepper kick coming in and out on the finish which was very short and clean. Burn was very good needing only a tiny touchup 1/2 way through, and … Continue reading →

This 6.5×52 stick has a unique wrapper/binder, offering both a conneticut and maduro combination in a twisted spiral pattern called a barberpole! At times it reminded me of a more potent Vintage 1992, but quickly transitioned into something all it’s own. The overall body was medium-full, but it did go … Continue reading →