[nggallery id=703] Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark chocolate colored wrapper with a firm dry toothy feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and faint hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=703] Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark chocolate colored wrapper with a firm dry toothy feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and faint hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=702] H. Upmann Legacy Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a medium brown wrapper with a dry slightly toothy feel like a paper bag, one medium vein, seams that are lifting slightly, a nice double cap, firm even pack and a slightly sweet musty aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=701] Man O’ War Side Project Phalanx Cigar Review This 6.5×56 stick features a very dark chocolate oily, smooth firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a few imperfections here and there, a sloppy double cap and very rich cocoa aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=700] Drew Estate Liga Privada Único Serie Papas Fritas Petit Corona Cigar Review This 4.5×44 (including pigtail) stick featured a dark chcolate dry, toothy wrapper with a firm even pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, .5 inch pigtail and a sweet barnyard aroma. This is a mixed filler cigar from the cuts of the Liga Privada line. First light reveals
[nggallery id=698] Stradivarius Churchill Cigar Review This 7.5×49 stick features a light tan smooth oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, form even pack and rich peppery cedar aroma, no doubt helped by it’s cedar coffin. This is a $35+ cigar with a claim to fame of using a 15 year old aged wrapper leaf. First light reveals
[nggallery id=697] Rocky Patel 15th Anniversary Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 box pressed stick features a dark chocolate very soft oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, trple cap, even slightly spongy pack and rich peppery floral aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=696] Padron 4000 Natural Cigar Review This 6.5×54 stick features a dark brown very thin fragile wrapper with an extremely squishy pack, slightly lifted seams, minimal veins, dry slightly toothy feel, single cap and faint manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=695] Padron 4000 Maduro Cigar Review I goofed in the vid calling it the 7000. This 6.5×54 stick features a dark chocolate, slightly oily and toothy firm wrapper with a hard crinkly pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, single cap and very potent hay and chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=694] Thurman Thomas Hall Of Fame Natural Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a buttery smooth, glove soft medium tan wrapper with small veins, a few stretch marks and imperfections, tight seams, double cap, firm even but light pack and a rich hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=691] Thurman Thomas Hall Of Fame Maduro Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a very dark almost black, firm slightly toothy wrapper with a slight oil sheen, double cap, a couple minor veins, tight seams and slight chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=690] Ashton VSG Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×55 torpedo stick features a slick oily smooth very dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, an even slightly spongy give and peppery cedar aroma. First light reveals
After a few years of very regular use my Xikar EX natural flame lighter became unresponsive. I intended on showing a video on how to fix it, since it’s probably the most common failure, but alas I could not return it to life. So I chose to try the Xikar Lifetime Warranty for the first time! That’s really the killer feature about the company. You may think paying a premium …
[nggallery id=689] Tatuaje The Mummy Cigar Review This 7.75×48 stick features a dark brown slightly mottled wrapper with a soft dry feel, even spongy pack, a couple medium veins, tight seams, triple cap, closed foot and rich cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=688] Emilio Cigars Series H Maduro Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×50 stick features a very dark almost black dry slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, firm even construction, a double cap and sweet subtle tobacco aroma. First light reveals
One of my good friends Dan Joseph has started a new venture, not just a website but soon to be a side business living one of his dreams, doing BBQ up in Northville MI! He’s just getting started with videos and recipes, and we will be doing some head to head stuff and trying each others’ stuff as part of Guy Stuff in the future 🙂 If you love BBQ …
[nggallery id=687] Don Cirilo Maduro Reserva Familiar No.4 Cigar Review This 5×50 box pressed stick features a dark chocolate and red mottled wrapper with a slight tooth, butter soft feel, tight seams, minimal veins, double cap and rich licorice and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
It’s pretty obvious from my videos that I’m a big dude 🙂 I’ve always been a big guy, I was always the fat kid in school although I was in pretty darn good shape through HS because of sports and regular exercise like cycling. But, time has not been kind and well, I’m sick of being so heavy so I’m motivating myself to do something about it. And based on …
[nggallery id=686] La Estrella Cubana Oscuro Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 stick features a very dark almost black wrapper with a firm, oily lumpy pack, rough tooth and spotting, double cap, medium veins, tight seams and deep wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=684] C&C Corojo Churchill Cigar Review This 7×50 stick features a dark brown rough, toothy dry feel like a paper bag, some medium veins, tight seams, double cap, firm even pack and pungent peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=683] Padron Serie 1926 #35 Natural Cigar Review This 4×48 box pressed stick features a dark brown soft satin wrapper with slight mottling, an even slightly spongy pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, single cap and a faint peppery wood and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=682] 5 Vegas Gold Maduro Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a very dark coal black thin fragile maduro wrapper with an oily slick firm pack, hand-rolled lumpiness, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and pungent manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=681] Corona Cigar Company 10th Anniversary Tres Capas Phatso Cigar Review This 5.5×60 stick features a three wrapper design combining a green candela, a tan and a dark chocolate bunch in a firmly packed slightly toothy and oily roll with a rich hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=680] Foundry Wells Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a unique metal gear over the paper band, supposedly to be collected as part of a future creation from the line. The wrapper is dark tan with an oily slightly tooth firm feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and mild barynyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=679] Garo Vintage Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a dark tan wrapper with a firm buttery smooth feel, minimal veins, tight seams, large double cap and a musty peppery hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=678] Dunhill Aged Reserva Especial 2003 Robusto Grande Cigar Review This 5.5×54 stick features a very smooth tan wrapper with a buttery texture, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, even slightly spongy pack and rich soapy hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=675] Paul Stulac Ghost Cigar Review This 6×58 stick features a dark chocolate mottled wrapper with a couple minor veins, tight seams, slight red hue, firm even construction with a dry toothy feel, large double cap and musty damp aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=674] La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Magnifico Cigar Review This 6×52 box pressed stick features a dark chocolate slightly mottled wrapper with a dry toothy feel, even slightly spongy give, triple cap, minimal veins, tight invisible seams and rich musty hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=673] Emilio AF Suave Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a light tan butter soft wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, double cap, even spongy pack and rich hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=672] 5 Vegas High Primings Churchill Cigar Review This 7×52 stick features a dark brown smooth oily wrapper with a firm pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich musty tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=671] CAO Flavours Moontrance Robusto Cigar Review This 5×48 stick features an oily, dark chocolate wrapper with a firm dense pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, an oily satin feel and pungent sweet chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=670] CAO Bella Vanilla Corona Cigar Review This 5.25×42 stick features a dark tan thin wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a few stretch marks, double cap and rich artificial nut and cherry aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=669] East India Trading Co. Red Witch Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 box pressed stick features a dark chocolate satiny, slightly toothy dry wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, large double cap, even spongy give and very rich milk chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=668] Cu-Avana Punisher Shorty Edition Cigar Review This 4.5×60 stick features an oily, dark brown firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a satin feel and peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=667] Nestor Miranda 1989 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dry dark brown toothy wrapper with a light pack, minimal veins, a few stretch marks, tight seams, rough triple cap and dry tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=666] Vato Las Vegas Blend Front Nine Cigar Review This 7×50 stick features a tan smooth wrapper with a soft satin feel, dense pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and deep hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=665] Paul Garmirian Symphony 20 Connoisseur Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a dark brown smooth oily wrapper with a firm dense pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich dark chocolate and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=664] Espinosa Habano Belicoso Cigar Review This 5.5×52 torpedo stick features a dark brown paper bag color wrapper with a firm satin feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, slight oil sheen and peppery hay and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=663] Gurkha Black Dragon Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×52 stick features a thick, very dark brown slightly oily and toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, an even slightly spongy give and mild soapy tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=662] Cheap Stick Shootout 5: Oro Cubano Churchill vs. Famous Dominican 4000 Churchill This is a showdown between two very similar sticks, the Oro Cubano Toro featuring a dark brown splotchy wrapper with imperfections, stretch marks, a lumpy appearance, lifting seams, sloppy cap extremely light pack and mild tobacco aroma. Likewise the Famous Dominican Selection 4000 Churchill has flawed construction but has a red hue and slightly lighter …
[nggallery id=661] La Perla Habana Grand Pearl Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a light tan satin wrapper with a dry feel, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and sweet wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=660] Inception 288 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark chocolate firmly packed satin finished wrapper with a couple small veins, a couple imperfections, tight invisible seams, large double cap and rich hay and chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=659] Ezra Zion Inception Exquisito Cigar Review This 6.25×52 stick features a dark milk chocolate mottled wrapper with a light pack, even slightly spongy give, rounded box press, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and mild chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=658] E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut El Decano Cigar Review This 6×60 stick features a tan wrapper with minima veins, tight invisible seams, a nice double cap, heavy dense firm pack, slick smooth oily feel and a mild woody aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=657] Falto Prominente Gran Reserva Especial Perfecto Cigar Review This 4.5×47 stick features a dark brown slightly mottled wrapper with a firm even pack, bowling pin shape, barely open foot, tiny little double cap, minimal veins, tight invisible seams and damp tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=656] Arturo Fuente Sun Grown Double Chateau Cigar Review This 6.75×50 stick features a firm, satin dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, thick slightly raised seams, large triple cap and very rich sweet cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=655] Black Crown Churchill Cigar Review This 7×49 stick features a dark brown slightly mottled wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, a thin dry feel, even slightly spongy give and a sweet raisin and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=654] Padilla Series ’68 Lancero Cigar Review This 7.5×42 stick features a dark brown firm toothy wrapper with a slight red hue, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a tiny pigtail cap and sweet candy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=653] Padron Series Churchill Cigar Review This 6 7/8×46 stick features a dark brown, lumpy and fragile wrapper with a few small veins, tight invisible seams, rough cap, slight oil sheen and firm but light pack with a very rich cocoa aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=651] Padron 1964 Anniversario Corona Natural Cigar Review This 42×6 cigar features a dark brown slightly toothy, firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a few imperfection spots here and there, a rounded box press and faint soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=650] Gurkha Ghost Asura Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a dark brown mottled wrapper with an even slightly spongy pack, a few small veins, tight seams, an oily fine sandpaper tooth and very rich oily tobacco and manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=649] Alec Bradley Maxx Brazil Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark chocolate, oily and mottled wrapper with medium veins, raised seams, a few rough patches, holes and stretches, a firm light pack, double cap and faint musty damp, dusty aroma like a vacuum bag. First light reveals
[nggallery id=648] El Mejor Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a rough, mottled dark tan wrapper with lots of small veins, tight seams, a couple tears, even slightly spongy light pack, sloppy triple cap and faint wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=647] Man O’ War Little Devil Cigar Review This 5.5×44 stick features a mottled dark chocolate wrapper with an even spongy give, slightly oily and toothy feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=646] Gurkha 125th Anniversary Edition Rothchild Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a dark tan dry slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap, firm even pack and rich earth and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=645] Punch Bareknuckle Belicoso Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark brown very firm and toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a slight oil sheen and rich musty hay aroma. First light reveals
I just want to give a shoutout to one of my friends, Jason Carr aka DJ J13! He’s a kick arse DJ based in Orlando, a great chef, DJs a live show every now and then (follow him on FB for times) and does these AWESOME house/progressive/techno/trance monthly podcasts. I have them all and it’s my defacto music of choice for driving and editing in the studio. If you are …
[nggallery id=644] Ramon Bueso Genesis The Project Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a very dark chocolate wrapper with a dry slight tooth, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a firm light pack, double cap and rich dark chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=643] Maldonado Mogul Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a dark brown slightly oily and toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a slightly spongy even give, very light pack and rich sweet hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=642] Tabak Especial Belicoso Dulce Cigar Review This 5×52 stick features a medium tan wrapper with a very light but firm pack, minimal veins, tight seams, smooth feel and pungent artificially sweet aroma like a mix of cocoa mix and jolly rancher. First light reveals
[nggallery id=641] Drew Estate My Uzi Weighs A Ton Cigar Review This 5.5×52 stick features a dark brown mottled wrapper with a firm even pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, slight oil sheen, soft satin feel and rich barnyard aroma. First light reveals a snug draw with good smoke output showing medium-full bodied flavors of a deep earth and musty damp slightly sweet chocolate with a long …
[nggallery id=640] Macanudo Vintage 2006 Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×50 stick features a dark tan wrapper with a soft smooth feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and a gorgeous heavy, metal band along with a foot band, with a soapy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=639] Guillermo Leon Gran Toro Cigar Review This 6×58 stick features a dark brown wrapper with soft satin feel, firm even pack, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and soft hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=638] Tarazona 305 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features an almost jet black slick wrapper with a glove soft feel, light spongy pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich musty earth scent. First light reveals
[nggallery id=637] Rafaeli’s Maduro Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark brown mottled wrapper with a very light pack, small veins, a few stretch marks, tight seams, a single cap and faint manure smell. First light reveals
[nggallery id=635] EDIT: The contest is closed – Congratulations ‘bluebell’! Cremo Classic Maduro Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a dark chocolate wrapper with a couple small veins, a few stretch marks, tight seams, an even slightly spongy pack, triple cap and rich chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=634] C & C LRMD Robusto Cigar Review This 5.50 stick features a dark chocolate wrapper with a soft satin feel, even spongy give, a couple small veins, tight seams, double cap and rich chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=633] CAO Concert Solo Cigar Review This 5.5×50 stick features a very smooth and oily, firmly packed dark chocolate wrapper with medium veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich musty chocolate scents. First light reveals
[nggallery id=631] Tatuaje Anarchy Apocalypse Cigar Review This 5.25×48-52 perfecto stick features a dark chocolate mottled wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a few small imperfections, a snake coil or cinnamon bun pigtail, light pack, slight oil sheen, firm even feel and rich musty damp barnyard aroma. This is the 5th microblend exclusively for Smoke Inn. First light reveals
[nggallery id=630] CAO OSA Lot T Cigar Review This 4.5×50 box pressed torpedo features an oily, silky smooth dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a firm even pack and rich cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=629] La Palina Classic Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick features a dark tan, dry soft wrapper with a paper bag texture, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap, even slightly spongy pack and a hay & wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=628] Cordoba & Morales Grand Solomone Cigar Review I’m very embarrassed, I accidentally produced this originally with the wrong name, getting it mixed up with another special unbanded cigar. The video has been corrected along with this post and link below! This 7x~56 perfecto shaped stick features a very complex cross-hatch striped wrapper consisting of several different strips in a beautiful presentation. It has minimal veins, an even …
[nggallery id=627] La Herencia Cubana CORE Toro Cigar Review This 6.5×52 box pressed stick features a very dark brown slightly mottled and toothy wrapper with a slick oily feel, even spongy pack, sloppy double cap and rich milk chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=626] Montecristo Reserva Negra Toro Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a very dark almost black firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a fuzzy slightly toothy feel, double cap and faint soapy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=625] La Aurora Fernando Leon Family Reserve Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark brown firmly packed wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a sloppy triple cap and a pungent soapy barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=624] C & C Corojo Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark brown smooth paper bag textured wrapper with a firm slightly lumpy pack, small veins, tight seams, double cap and musty earth aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=623] Ashton VSG Belicoso No.1 Cigar Review This 5 1/4×52 stick features a very dark chocolate mottled wrapper with an oily glove leather like texture, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a light pack, even spongy give and a peppery chocolate and cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=622] El Triunfador No.4 Cigar Review This 5×48 stick features a dark brown oily slightly toothy wrapper with an even spongy give, triple cap and sweet cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=621] Rocky Patel Gold Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a glove soft oily, dark tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, firm pack and very mild tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=620] Padilla Achilles Corojo Edicion Especial 2006 Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a very smooth oily dark tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, firm even dense pack and a rich oily wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=619] Cu-Avana Intenso Punisher Cigar Review This 6×52 belicoso stick features a dark brown firm slightly oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams and a rich cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=618] Drew Estate Acid Toast Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a very dark brown, thick oily wrapper with slight tooth, small veins, tight seams, double cap and extremely pungent artificially sweet potpourri aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=617] Tatuaje Seleccion de Cazador Noellas Cigar Review This 5 1/8×42 stick features a dark brown mottled wrapper with a dry gritty texture, firm but light pack, minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap and rich peppery cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=616] San Miguel Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×52 box pressed stick features a medium brown slightly oily mildly toothy satin wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, and even slightly spongy pack and rich earth and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=615] CAO The Sopranos Boss Cigar Review (yes I goofed the name in vid) This 7×54 belicoso features a very dark brown extremely firm wrapper with an oily slightly toothy texture minimal veins, tight invisible seams and a mild damp hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=614] H. Upmann 1844 Churchill Cigar Review This 7×50 stick has been in my humidor about 4 years and used to be a regular smoke for me, I want to see how it has changed since the last time I had one was about the time I put the rest of a box away for aging. It features a dark brown dry smooth wrapper with a few small …
[nggallery id=613] Corona Cigar Company 10th Anniversary Tres Capas Double Phatt Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a unique blending of three wrappers, a Connecticut, a maduro and a candela, all spiraled and designed up and down the cigar. Overall it has a firm even pack, a dry paper bag like texture, triple cap and extremely pungent hay and manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=612] Antonio Benitez Robusto Maduro Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a very dark brown firm mottled wrapper with a dry smooth texture, medium veins, tight seams, triple cap and rich hay and chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=611] Don Sixto Toro Grande Cigar Review This 6×56 stick features a medium tan wrapper with a dry small veined texture, tight invisible seams, rough double cap, even firm pack and rich sweet wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=610] Kinky Friedman Kinkycristo Cigar Review This 6.25×54 belicoso features a very thin dry dark chocolate wrapper with small veins, tight seams, a crinkly firm pack and mild damp musty chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=609] CAO Concert Stage Cigar Review This 5.5×60 stick features a very firm dark chocolate mottled wrapper with a slight tooth and oil sheen, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and oily mild chocolate and earth aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=608] C & C Connecticut Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a medium tan lumpy hand rolled wrapper with an even spongy give, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, smooth soft texture and a rich hay and wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=607] Mi Barrio El Forro Cigar Review This 7×49 stick features an oily dark chocolate slightly spongy wrapper with a dry paper bag texture, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and a rich oily musty chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=606] Iconic Leaf Recluse Toro Cigar Review This 6.25×50 box pressed stick features a dark chocolate mottled wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, rounded corners, an even slightly spongy pack, double cap and rich musty chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=605] Fighting Cock Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick features a medium brown dry, slightly tooth wrapper like a fine sandpaper. It has minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and a very sweet earthy aroma with an even spongy give. First light reveals
[nggallery id=604] Don Elias Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a flawed, stretched wrapper with medium veins, uneven visible seams, sloppy double cap, an uneven spongy pack and mild sweet musty aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=603] Conuco Corona Cigar Review This 5.5×46 stick features a dark chocolate, oily wrapper with a couple medium veings, tight invisible seams, even firm pack, double cap, soft slightly toothy texture and a rich oily sweet tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=602] Oliva Serie G Robusto Cigar Review This 4.5×50 box pressed stick features a medium brown mottled wrapper with an even spongy give, silky smooth glove soft feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, rounded corners, double cap and rich sweet chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=601] Partagas 1845 Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×49 stick features a dark chocolate satin smooth wrapper with a bit of oil sheen, small veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, even firm pack and a rich oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=599] La Herencia Cubana Core Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 box pressed stick features a silky soft mottled dark chocolate wrapper with smooth edges, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich oily barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=598] La Palina El Diario Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a very smooth and mottled dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap, even slightly spongy pack and a rich musty hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=596] Rocky Patel 1961 Torpedo Cigar Review This 6 1/8×52 stick features a firm dark chocolate wrapper with medium veins, slightly lifted seams, oily barely toothy feel, firm pack and a rich chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=595] Cusano 18 Double Connecticut Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a very soft and dry medium tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, large double cap, light pack and rich wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=594] El Baton Robusto Cigar Review This 5×54 cigar features a brown wrapper with significant shading differences along it’s length, a firm pack, dry slightly toothy texture, double cap and a pungent damp earthy aroma. First light reveals
Answering Viewer Questions 2 In this video I try my best to answer all the questions you all left for me over the past week both here on the site and on YouTube regarding cigars! It’s long, but it covers a lot of territory, you had some great questions for me!
[nggallery id=593] Montecristo Epic Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a dark chocolate, smooth and oily wrapper with a very firm pack, triple cap, minimal veins, tight invisible seams and a rich coffee aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=592] Camacho Corojo Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 stick features a dark brown very oily, soft and slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, even firm pack, triple cap and a musty prune and licorice. First light reveals
[nggallery id=591] La Aurora Preferido Platinum No.2 Tubed Cigar Review This 5×54 perfecto stick features a firmly packed slightly toothy dark brown wrapper with small veins, tight seams and a rich chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=590] Foundry Talbot Cigar Review This 5×60 stick features a steampunk inspired metal gear around the band, an oily, mottled dark brown slightly toothy wrapper with an even firm pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and an oily mild tobacco aroma. You can read more about the new brand in the press release HERE. The metal gear is to be removed and saved, combining it with …
[nggallery id=589] Pinar Del Rio Flores y Rodriguez Cabinet Seleccion Capa Habano Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a medium brown firm oily wrapper with small veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and very mild soapy tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=588] Pinar Del Rio Flores y Rodriguez Cabinet Seleccion Capa Maduro Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a dark brown firmly packed slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a large triple cap and a sweet oily chocolate and hay aroma. First light revels
[nggallery id=587] Verdadero Organic Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a smooth tan wrapper with slight oil sheen, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, even tight pack, double cap and sweet barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=585] Rocky Patel Gladiator Super Toro Cigar Review This 6×60 partial box pressed stick features a dark chocolate wrapper with an oily leather texture and feel, minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap and an oily rich tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=584] Don Diego DDA Lonsdale Cigar Review This 6.2×44 stick features a tan wrapper with a dry paper bag feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, even firm pack, double cap and oily wood and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=583] Don Pablo Natural Cigar Review This 5.5×50 stick features a light brown wrapper with minor imperfections, stretch marks and spots, with tight seams, a dry paper bag texture, double cap, extremely light pack and mild peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=582] La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial No 2 Cigar Review This 4.8×48 stick features a dark brown smooth rustic wrapper with small and medium veins, tight seams, rock hard but light pack, triple cap and mild tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=581] Gurkha Monogram Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×53 stick features a tan wrapper with a smooth silky texture, small veins, tight seams, even slightly spongy pack and a pepper and wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=580] Corona Cigar Company 10th Anniversary Tres Capas Phatt Belly Cigar Review This 6.5×52 torpedo stick features three wrappers in a barberpole spiral with a connecticut, maduro and candella sections. With just some small veins from the binder showing through, the wrappers are smooth, very evenly applied, it has a firm pack and dry slightly toothy feel, with a very strong barnyard aroma. First light revels
[nggallery id=579] La Aurora Preferidos Maduro Sun Grown #2 Cigar Review This 5×54 (actually a bit short of 5) features a dark brown rough, dry wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, an even spongy pack and pungent manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=578] La Vieja Habana Brazilian Maduro Chateau Corona Cigar Review This 5.5×46 stick features an oily dark brown wrapper with small veins, tight invisible seams, an even spongy give, double cap and rich peppery wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=574] Tabacos Baez Serie H Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark tan dry thin wrapper with a few small veins, tight pack, triple cap, tight seams and a rich nutmeg and spice aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=573] Blanco Liga Exclusiva de Familia Torpedo Maduro Cigar Review This 6.5×54 stick features a very dark brown wrapper with a thick firm toothy feel, minimal veins, tight seams, dense feel and a mild sweet cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=568] Illusione MJ12 Toro Gordo Maduro Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a very dark brown oily wrapper with a slick, rock hard pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich, burned hay and manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=567] Don Tomas Candela Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 stick features a light green dry and fragile wrapper with an even spongy give, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and a light woody aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=565] Davidoff Aniversario #3 Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a dark tan delicate wrapper with virtually no features – minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a smooth feel, firm pack, double cap and virtually no aroma, just a light cedar. This did come in a tube and has a few wrapper cracks along the body. First light reveals
[nggallery id=564] Perdomo Champagne Noir Figurado Cigar Review This 4.75×56 perfecto shaped stick has a profile of a bowling pin, a dark chocolate thick rustic wrapper with a firm pack, small veins, tight seams and a mild peppery wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=563] Ramirez Habano Salomon Cigar Review This 6.5×56 stick features a dark brown oily wrapper with a light firm pack, slight tooth, small veins and a mild pepper and wood aroma. First light reveals
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[nggallery id=562] Oliva Vindicator Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 Famous Smoke exclusive cigar features a dark brown, oily smooth firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and a rich peppery wood and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=561] Cu Avana Intenso Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a very dark brown dry toothy wrapper with a firm even pck, small veins, tight seams, double cap and rich sweet chocolate and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=560] Epicurian Vintage 2007 Armando Gutierrez This 6×56 stick features a dark chocolate mottled wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, firm even pack, double cap and mild chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=558] Gurkha Beauty Cigar Review This 6.5×58 stick features a light tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, even slightly spongy give, double cap and pungent manure and barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=559] E.P. Carrillo Maduro Club 52 Cigar Review This 5.8×52 stick features a dark chocolate thick slightly oily and toothy wrapper with a couple medium veins, even slightly spongy give, triple cap and mild floral aroma. First light reveals
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[nggallery id=557] Partagas 1845 Double Corona Cigar Review This 7.25×54 stick features a rustic, thick and lumpy dark brown wrapper with a slight tooth, slight oil sheen, small and medium veins, visible seams, double car and a rich chocolate and wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=555] San Cristobal Elegancia Imperial Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a dark tan smooth firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, dry paper bag feel, triple cap and a sweet woody aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=554] Cordoba & Morales Family Reserve Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a dark tan smooth dry wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a very spongy give and rich wood and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=552] Gurkha Legend Vintage 2001 Aniversario Cigar Review This 6×60 perfecto features a thin dark chocolate mottled wrapper with an oil sheen, minimal veins, tight seams, light pack and a faint pepper and tobacco aroma. Both ends are pre clipped and first light reveals
[nggallery id=550] A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Capa Maduro Cigar Review This 5×52 box pressed stick features a very soft and suple oily smooth tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a light pack, triple cap and a mild damp pepper aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=549] Humo Jaguar Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick features a dark brown very spotty and mottled wrapper with an oily smooth wrapper showing minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap, firm even pack and damp earth aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=548] A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Capa Habano Cigar Review This 5×52 box pressed stick features a very soft and suple oily smooth tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a light pack, what appears to be a quintuple cap and a rich cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=553] Hoyo de Monterrey Reposado en Cedros Liso Cigar Review This 7×49 stick features a dark brown very firm and rough wrapper with small veins, tight seams, an oily rock hard feel, double cap and peppery wood aroma. First light reveals
Drew Estate Natural Dirty Torpedo Cigar Review This 5×52 stick features a dark chocolate wrapper with small veins, tight seams, a slight dry tooth and pungent artificially sweet aroma not unlike most of their other lines. First light reveals
[nggallery id=551] Blanco Cigars Liga Exclusiva Cigar Review This 6.5×54 torpedo stick features a dark tan slightly dry firm wrapper with a very soft feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, long tapered head and faint cedar aroma. First light reveals
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[nggallery id=546] This 7.5×38 lancero features a dark chocolate oily toothy wrapper, feeling like gritty sandpaper. It has a couple small veins, tight seams, a small pigtail cap and a rich chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=544] Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo El Martillo Cigar Review This 5.5×54 stick features a very dark brown wrapper with a firm even pack (yes I realize I shot the wrong side of the band), slight tooth, oily sheen, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and rich musty aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=543] House Resolution Chairman Maduro Cigar Review This 5×56 is a joint effort by Corona Cigar Co. and J.C. Newman Cigars, to help support keeping the FDA out of the cigar biz. Each box sold sends a donation to the effort. It features a very dark oily wrapper with a slight tooth, firm dense pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, large double cap and very pungent hay and …
[nggallery id=542] Amilcar Perez Castro Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features an oily almost black smooth wrapper with a very firm even pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, nice triple cap and musty hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=541] Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 box pressed stick features a dark brown slightly red hued wrapper with glove soft feel, even slightly spongy give, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and a very pungent barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=539] CAO Vision Catalyst Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a medium brown wrapper with some small veins, tight seams, a couple blemishes, triple cap, firm pack and sweet soapy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=537] Toro Y Leon Habano Claro Dorado No 2 Cigar Review This 6×50 Torpedo features a thin dark tan wrapper with a smooth delicate feel, extremely light pack, small veins, tight invisible seams and peppery wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=538] Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Churchill Cigar Review This 7.25×48 stick features a dark brown oily leather like wrapper with a firm pack, small veins, tight seams, double cap and sweet chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=536] Cruzado Marios Cigar Review This 7×47 stick features a medium brown mottled wrapper with a sost pack, very slight tooth, bit of an oily sheen, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and partial pigtail with a dam hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=535] Montecristo Reserva Negra Toro Cigar Review This 6×54 cigar features an almost black slightly toothy and squared off wrapper with a few small veins, tight seams, a very firm even pack, double cap and soft soapy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=534] Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial Corona Cigar Review This 5.25×44 stick features a dark brown smooth oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, even slightly spongy pack and sweet woody aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=533] Arturo Fuente Anejo No. 50 Cigar Review This 5.1×50 stick features an almost jet black slightly toothy wrapper with a few small veins, thick firm pack, tight seams, triple cap and slight cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=532] Siglo Limited Reserve VI Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a dark brown slightly toothy and oily wrapper with a double cap, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a very firm even pack and damp, musty barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=531] Don Lino Africa Tembo Cigar Review This 7.5×50 dark brown stick features an oily, thick wrapper with an extremely firm feel and pack, pronounced course tooth, small veins, tight seams and a damp musty aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=530] Torano Exodus 1959 50 Years Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a very dark brown, paper thin maduro wrapper with small veins, a couple blemises, tight invisible seams, double cap, firm dense pack and an extremely mild chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=529] Drew Estate Java Maduro Corona Cigar Review This boxed pressed 5×44 stick features a very dark brown wrapper with an oily sheen, mottles colorings, minimal veins, tight seams, sharp pressed corners and extremely potent aroma of a sweet chocolate and coffee. This is a cigar that needs it’s own humidor, away from non-infused cigars, I’m not kidding. First light reveals
[nggallery id=527] Warlock Toro Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a dark brown very oily and slick wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a few blemishes and spots, extremely firm even pack, double cap and mild barnyard and sweet hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=526] EP Carrillo Short Run 2012 Reinados Cigar Review This 6.25×60 stick features a very thin soft dark tan wrapper with dry texture, minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap and rich milk chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=525] Arturo Fuente Solaris Cigar Review This 6×49 torpedo features a dark tan and slightly red wrapper with firm, slightly lumpy pack, minimal veins, tight seams, dry smooth texture and a mild wood aroma. First light reveals
Romeo y Julieta Romeo Toro Cigar Review This 6×54 cigar features a soft dark brown wrapper with an even firm pack, fine sandpaper feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich sweet cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=523] Patel Brothers Maduro Super Toro Cigar Review This 6×58 stick features a very dark brown, almost black wrapper with a slight oil sheen and tooth, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, even firm pack and faint soapy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=522] Padilla Cazadores Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a dark brown smooth and soft wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, light firm pack and rich chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=521] Cremo Classic Excelsior Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features an oily butter soft wrapper with a few soft spots, minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap and rich hay and wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=520] Blanco Cigars Sumatra Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 slightly box pressed stick features a mottled dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, even spongy pack and very damp hay and barn aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=517] Primos Estate Robusto Maduro Cigar Review This 5×52 stick features a very dark brown and black mottled wrapper with a couple small veins, tight invisible seams, slight tooth and oil sheen, neat double cap, even firm give and potenet oily musty rich tobacco aroma. First light reveals
Salvatore Humidor Review This review was made specifically as a promo video for cigarhumidors-online.com, thus the opinions and slightly unusual review format. Nonetheless the review is 100% accurate.
[nggallery id=516] La Aurora Preferidos Gold No. 2 Tubed Cigar Review This 5×54 perfecto features a firm, slightly toothy dark brown wrapper with a couple medium veins, tight thick seams, firm even roll and very sweet barn and hay aroma. First light reveals
Winston Humidor Review This review was made specifically as a promo video for cigarhumidors-online.com, thus the opinions and slightly unusual review format. Nonetheless the review is 100% accurate.
[nggallery id=511] Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo Pesadilla Cigar Review This 4.7×60 stick features a dark chocolate slightly toothy firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a velvet feel and rich mustiness, pepper and chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=508] Caddyshack Golf Tournament Connecticut Cigar Review This 7×50 churchill sized stick was produced for the 2011 Caddyshack Golf tournament and features a tan wrapper with a very soft spongy but even pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, glove soft leather like feel and pungent hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=515] Ashton ESG 22 Year Salute Cigar Review This 6×52 torpedo features a premium blend of tobacco and is a limited release. This has been aging in my humidor for 3 years since I bought it and features a dark milk chocolate wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, even slightly spongy give, light pack and rich pepper and cedar aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=514] Cordoba & Morales Front 9 Churchill Cigar Review This 7×50 cigar features a very light tan smooth oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap firm even light pack and rich wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=513] Oliva Inferno Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a very dark brown mottled wrapper, small veins, clean seams, double cap, firm even pack and rich oily hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=512] EO 601 Serie Red Habano Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 stick features a dark brown fine sandpaper textured wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, even slightly spongy give and rich oily pepper aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=509] La Aurora Preferidos Ruby No. 2 Tubed Cigar Review This 5×54 perfecto features a very dark brown firm toothy wrapper with small veins, tight seams, rock hard pack and potent hay and barn aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=507] P. Benitez Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×52 sungrown stick features a a thick and rock hard very dark brown mottled wrapper with a couple prominant veins, slightly lifted seams, a smooth oily feel and faint manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=506] CAO Last Stick Standing: O Cigar Review This is the third cigar of a special tri-pack available free through select CAO retailers with the purchase of any other 6 CAO cigars. The purpose is to smoke each of these new blends then rate them online, and enter a drawing to win cigars or a trip. I have been asked to provide a video for the website, and this …
[nggallery id=505] CAO Last Stick Standing: A Cigar Review This is the second cigar of a special tri-pack available free through select CAO retailers with the purchase of any other 6 CAO cigars. The purpose is to smoke each of these new blends then rate them online, and enter a drawing to win cigars or a trip. I have been asked to provide a video for the website, and …
[nggallery id=504] CAO Last Stick Standing: C Cigar Review This is the first cigar of a special tri-pack available free through select CAO retailers with the purchase of any other 6 CAO cigars. The purpose is to smoke each of these new blends then rate them online, and enter a drawing to win cigars or a trip. I have been asked to provide a video for the website, and …
[nggallery id=503] Alec Bradley American Classic Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 cigar features a dark tan dry almost brittle wrapper with a slight tooth, minimal veins, tight seams, even slightly spongy give, double cap and faint tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=498] Punch Rare Corojo 10th Anniversary Connecticut Cigar Review This 5.5×50 cigar features a dark tan smooth wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, double cap, firm even slightly box pressed feel and soft paper and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=502] Vengeance Series ’98 Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×50 cigar features an oily, dark brown mottled wrapper with small veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, firm even pack and a very pungent hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=497] Caddyshack Golf Tournament Maduro Cigar Review This 7×50 churchill sized stick was produced for the 2011 Caddyshack Golf tournament and features a very dark almost black oily maduro wrapper with one medium vein, tight invisible seams, double cap and pungent licorice and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=501] VegaFina Sumum Edicion Especial 2010 Cigar Review This 5×54 cigar features a rich oily dark brown wrapper with a smooth firm feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and very pungent oily wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=496] Blanco Cigars Nine Double Corona Cigar Review This 7×52 stick features a rich milk chocolate slightly lumpy handrolled wrapper with a couple small veins, tight invisible seams, even slightly spongy pack, double cap and rich barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=500] Davidoff Millennium Robusto Cigar Review This 5.25×50 stick features a medium brown wrapper with an even spongy give, minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap and very rich milk chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=495] Tatuaje Brown Label Reserva SW Cigar Review This 7.62×47 stick features a dark brown, small veins, tight seams, firm even pack, soft velvety feel, triple cap and rich peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=499] Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve Lancero Corojo Cigar Review This 7×38 stick features a dark brown glove soft wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, slight box press, oily sheen firm even pack and a soft hay and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=494] Berger & Argenti Entubar V32 Tremendo Toro Cigar Review This 6.25×56 stick features a very dark brown maduro wrapper with minimal veins, a very firm even pack, smooth oily texture, tight seams, triple cap, an oily rich tobacco aroma and a unique foot with part of the filler extending 1/4″ from the foot for appearance. First light reveals
[nggallery id=493] Epicurean Cigars Gonzo Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 box pressed broadleaf wrapped cigar features a dark brown slightly red wrapper with an oily fine sandpaper tooth, tight invisible seams, minimal veins, very firm even pack, double cap and pungent manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=491] Toro Y Leon Habano Claro Elegancia Cigar Review This 7.25×35 cigar features a dark brown paper bag colored wrapper with a dry slightly tooth firm feel, triple cap, minimal veins, tight invisible seams and a mild pepper and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=490] Padilla La Terraza Robusto Maduro Cigar Review This 5×52 cigar features a very dark brown lumpy, splotchy wrapper with very slight tooth, a few imperfections, soft spots, double cap and the band is on so tight it’s squeezing it to a slight waist-line. First light reveals
[nggallery id=489] La Palina El Diario KB a.k.a Kill Bill Cigar Review This 4.25×40 stick features a dry dark chocolate brown wrapper with a very firm even pack, minimal veins, tight even seams, triple cap and pungent manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=488] La Reloba Seleccion Mexico Toro Cigar Review This 6.2×52 cigar features a dry slightly toothy firm wrapper with small veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, very even roll and rich chocolate and wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=487] Berger & Argenti Entubar V32 Khilla Corona Cigar Review This 4 7/8×50 cigar features a very darm brown maduro wrapper with minimal veins (at least that can be seen under the stickers that cover more than 50% of the length), a very firm even pack, smooth oily texture, tight seams, triple cap, an oily musty aroma and a unique foot with part of the filler extending 1/4″ from …
[nggallery id=486] Don Pepin Garcia Serie JJ Selectos Maduro Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a very firm, thick dark brown wrapper with a triple cap, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a dry slightly toothy feel and rich pepper aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=485] Blanco Cigars Maduro Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 cigar features a very dark almost black firm wrapper with a rough sandpaper tooth, double cap, minimal veins, tight invisible seams and a sweet, peppery manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=483] La Herencia De Cuba Yellow Label Torpedo Cigar Review This 6 1/8×52 stick features a dark brown, oily firm slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams and a rich oily pepper and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=482] Blanco Connecticut Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a smooth, oily tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, soft even construction, triple cap and a rich hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=481] Perdomo Nick’s Sticks Maduro Toro Cigar Review This 5.5×54 cigar features a very dark, almost black oily thin mottled wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and oily musty tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=480] Drew Estate Acid Blondie Belicoso Cigar Review This 5×54 torpedo is of the blue line from Acid and is flavor infused. It has a thin medium tan wrapper with just a slick buttery feel, almost no veins and tight seams. The aroma is unique. Acid cigars are infused with oils, and this smells like something for Christmas. Very herbally, like sweet potpourii, vanilla extract, sandalwood, etc. First …
[nggallery id=479] Drew Estate Liga Undercrown Gran Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 cigar features a very dark brown, oily slightly toothy firm wrapper with a couple small veins, tight seams, double cap and rich chocolate tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=475] Gran Habano #5 Corojo Cigar Review This 4.5×50 stick features a dark brown oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap, very light pack and musty barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=473] La Aurora Preferidos Sapphire No 2 Tube Cigar Review This 5×54 perfecto comes in am aluminum shaped tube and features a dark brown glove soft wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a very light pack, slightly open foot and faint hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=472] La Caya II Habano Churchill Cigar Review This 7×50 stick features a tan wrapper with many imperfections, stretch marks, splotches and lumps. A very uneven roll, minimal veins, tight seams and a smooth dry paper feel with a faint grassy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=474] Blue Mountain Cigars Doble Capa Cigar Review This 6 1/8×52 stick features a barberpole wrapper alternating with a dark brown and tan pattern, a fine sandpaper texture, firm even pack, minimal veins, tight seams, a few imperfections, torpedo head and nice barnyard aroma. First light reveals
Rocky Patel Vintage Connecticut 1999 Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 cigar features a firm, very oily light tan wrapper with a bit of tooth and a very contrasty look. It’s almost like the peaks of the wrapper have been polished for effect. It has minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and a mild tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=468] La Aurora 100 Anos Preferido No. 1 Cigar Review This 6×58 perfecto stick features a dark brown smooth oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a lumpy spongy in spots construction and mild earthy aroma. First light reveals
Cigar Sampler Info and Tips In this video I give you some background and lot of info and tips about cigar samplers, where to buy, what they are, what to look for and how to get the most for your money!
[nggallery id=467] St. George Sumatra Corona Cigar Review This 6.5×44 stick features a dark brown mottled wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, slight tooth, double cap, even firm feel and musty aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=471] EO 601 Blue Label Prominente Maduro Cigar Review This 5.5×56 box pressed stick features a dark chocolate satin textured wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap, very light but firm pack with a rich peppery chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=466] La Aurora Preferido Emerald No. 2 Tubed Cigar Review This 5×54 perfecto comes in a beautiful aluminum shaped tube looking more like a fine writing instrument than a case. The cigar features a dark tan dry paper textured wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a very light pack, slightly open foot and rich woody aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=464] Oliva Cain Habano 550 Tubos Cigar Review This 5.75×50 stick features an aluminum cedar lined tubo sealed with cork and foil with a screw off cap. The cigar has a dark brown very firm hard wrapper with a dry paper bag feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, foot band and faint wood aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=463] Obsidian Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×54 cigar features a very dark almost black wrapper with slight discoloration and imperfections under the 3/4 length band. It has small veins, tight but visible seams, a fairly ragged foot most likely from a dull cutting station and a mild pepper and oily tobacco aroma. The texture is very firm and even with an oily slight toothiness. First light reveals
[nggallery id=462] Don Francisco Connecticut Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×54 stick features a dark tan soft wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, an even soft spongy give and very faint woody aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=469] 2012 Ybor City, Tampa Sant’Yago Knight Parade With Los Blancos Cigars Well that was an adventure! This was my first time IN the parades, so I didn’t know what to expect. In fact I went in with full intentions of actually covering it because well, that’s what I do…however the Krewe had other plans! I almost had to SNEAK in some pics and video as they were …
[nggallery id=461] La Aurora Broadway Toro Cigar Review This 5.75×52 stick features a dark brown wrapper with a slight red hue, minimal veins, tight seams, smooth slightly oily feel, firm even pack, triple cap and peppery soap aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=460] Gurkha Royal Challenge Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a smooth tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, double cap, soft even firm pack and faint hay and grass aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=459] Tatuaje Wolfman Cigar Review This 7.5×52 box pressed torpedo cigar features a toothy dark brown mottled wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a shaggy foot, even spongy give, slight oil sheen and earthy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=458] 5 Vegas Miami M-5 Cigar Review This 5.5×55 cigar features a dark brown oily, toothy firm wrapper with a couple small veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and rich oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=457] Gurkha Seduction Toro Cigar Review This 6×55 stick features a dark chocolate mottled wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a rough double cap, even very firm feel and rich hay aroma. First light reveals
I got in a bunch of additional lottery submissions, I’ll be doing another video update in a few days so you all can see the whole stash. In the meantime I need to give you some shipping tips. Today one came in shredded. There were 4 in the baggy and the other three were ok, so this might be a case of improper humidification, the cigar being too dry then …
[nggallery id=456] Drew Estate Natural Limited Pimp Stick Cigar Review This 6×52 perfecto cigar features a dark brown velvety wrapper with small veins, tight seams, a slightly open foot, even spongy give and soapy earth aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=455] Patel Bros. Next Generation Robusto Cigar Review EDIT: I gave credit to the wrong person, my sincere apologies! I know I have a couple cigars here from someone but I didn’t have a name note with them and this was apparently one of them! Would the sender please contact me to confirm what they sent in so I can correct things? This 5×50 stick features a dark chocolate …
[nggallery id=454] Di Fazio Barroco Toro Cigar Review This 5×56 stick features a dark brown very toothy, oily and firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, double cap, pigtail at the head and very pungent barnyard and earth aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=453] Montecristo Sevens Cigar Review This 7×50 cigar features a dark brown oily mottled wrapper with a smooth firm feel, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and very faint pepper aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=452] Chinnock Cellars Terroir Limited Edition Cigar Review This 6×52 torpedo features a dark brown, soft slightly oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, an even slightly spongy give and faint tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=451] Falto Vejigante Cigar Review This 6.5×58 cigar features a medium brown slightly red wrapper with a soft texture, firm thin feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, quadruple cap and pungent hay and manure aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=450] San Lotano Maduro Churchill Cigar Review This 7×54 slightly box pressed stick offers a dark chocolate wrapper with very oily, slightly toothy felt like feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, several wrapper cracks, a large double cap and peppery chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=449] Nestor Miranda Special Selection 20th Anniversary Danno Oscuro Cigar Review This 7×56 stick features a very thin, smooth and oily dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a triple cap with a bit of flair and a faint barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=447] East India Trading Company Wicked Indie Churchill Cigar Review This 7×50 cigar features a dark tan wrapper with a couple small veins, tight invisible seams, a smooth slightly toothy feel, even spongy give, double cap and very rich hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=446] Cordoba & Morales Family Reserve Habano Toro Cigar Review This 5.25×54 stick features a dark tan very soft and smooth firmly packed wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and rich oily barnyard aroma. First light reveals full body flavors of a big pepper an spice bomb with
[nggallery id=443] Rocky Patel Vintage 2003 Cameroon Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 cigar features a robust dark brown slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a double cap, very firm even construction and an interesting aroma. It’s not
[nggallery id=441] Cusano 18 Paired Maduro Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark chocolate oily slightly toothy wrapper with a few blemishes and holes, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and a rich chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=440] Cordoba & Morales 19th Hole Maduro Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.25×52 stick features a very dark chocolate velvet soft wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, an even slightly spongy pack and faint barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=445] Gurkha Cellar Reserve Prisoner Churchill Cigar Review This 7×54 stick features a dark chocolate mottled wrapper with soft spongy give, velvety texture, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and very damp musty aroma. First light reveals a
[nggallery id=442] Man O’ War Virtue Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×52 stick features a very thin fragile velvety soft tan wrapper with small veins, tight seams with slight discoloration, a firm pack with
[nggallery id=439] Bucanero Classico Maduro Robusto 10 Year Aged Cigar Review This is a sample sent in by the winner of the Turkey Time 1 contest, Jay Givens, who was gracious enough to send a couple back for me to report on, since I have not had any!
[nggallery id=438] Montecristo Tubos Cigar Review This 6×42 cigar comes packaged in a cedar sleeve, inside an aluminum tube with a screw on cap. It features a medium tan wrapper with a dry, toothy buttery texture,
[nggallery id=437] Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 box pressed maduro cigar features a soft supple dark chocolate wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, slight tooth and oil sheen, triple cap and
[nggallery id=436] La Palina El Diario Torpedo Cigar Review This 6 1/8×52 stick features a dark brown mottled wrapper with a couple small veins, tight invisible seams, firm even construction, a smooth oily feel and damp wood aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw
[nggallery id=434] Yizheng YZ-709 7″ Professional Torch Review & Contest This is a very solid, 7″ butane torch lighter, perfect for table top display, large groups, herfs, gatherings – you name it! With a gigantic reservoir rated for
[nggallery id=435] Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Criollo Robusto Cigar Review This 5×54 stick features a very dark tan, soft oily wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and soft tobacco and hay aroma. First light reveals a very snug draw but
[nggallery id=433] Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9 Parejo Oscuro Cigar Review This 6×52 cigar features a very dark brown dry, toothy firm wrapper with small veins, tight seams, double cap and musty damp tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=432] 5 Vegas Relic Perfecto Cigar Review This 5.7×54 perfecto shaped stick features a firm but uneven mottled pack and apperance, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, with a slight hay and earth aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=431] If you prefer to read the answers, here is a transcription: LINK Answering Viewer Questions About Cigars & Such
[nggallery id=430] Rocky Patel Vudu Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 maduro stick features a very dark almost jet black oily, slightly toothy firm wrapper with a couple medium veins, tight seams, triple cap and a musty chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=429] Blue Mountain Cigars Anniversario Cigar Review This 5×50 robusto sized cigar features a dual wrapper, the first half a smooth soft tan connecticut, the upper a dark chocolate, toothy oily maduro, both with a firm even pack and very rich
[nggallery id=428] Carlos Torano 1916 Cameroon Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×52 cedar sleeved stick offers a very dark chocolate wrapper with a dry toothy feel, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and a peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=427] 1876 Reserve Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×52 torpedo stick features a very soft, dry slightly toothy dark tan wrapper with small veins, a few splotches and imperfections, tight invisible seams, even slightly spongy give, a nice
[nggallery id=424] Gran Habano G.A.R Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features an oily dark brown wrapper with a very firm feel, slight tooth, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and rich oily, musty tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=423] My Father Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a very dark chocolate wrapper with a slight oil sheen and tooth, minimal veins, tight seams, firm even construction, triple cap,
[nggallery id=422] Padron 1926 #2 Natural Cigar Review This 5.5×52 box pressed belicoso cigar features a dark brown oily, slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a rustic tip roll, an even slightly
[nggallery id=421] Opus X Reserva D Chateau Cigar Review This 7×48 cigar features a dark brown soft and spongy wrapper with a fairly rustic roll, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap, oily paper bag feel and faint pepper and
[nggallery id=419] Oliveros Classic Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.2″x50 cigar features a dark brown dry slightly toothy wrapper with a spongy feel, minimal veins, tight seams and a pungent barnyard and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=420] Elizabeth over at LabelYourCigar.com, makers of some of my favorite cheap smokes sent me over a little care package with some yummy barberpoles, and a neat sampler of the custom labels they have been producing for clients,
Cheap Stick Shootout 4 – Alec Bradley Medici Cosimo vs. Camacho San Marco Robusto This is a comparison of two very inexpensive sticks head to head!
[nggallery id=416] Rocky Patel Signature Series Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a very dark chocolate firm wrapper with slight tooth, a rock hard feel, triple cap, minimal veins, tight seams and a damp musty
[nggallery id=415] Oliveros Eight Zero Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.7″x52 stick features a dark brown oily wrapper with a slight tooth, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a firm even pack, nice looking head roll and a rich chocolate
[nggallery id=414] Brocatus Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×52 stick features a tan thin oily wrapper with a splotchy appearance, small veins and imperfections tight seams, a very light pack with several soft spots and a light hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=413] Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto Cigar Review This 5.25×52 cigar features a dark brown spongy wrapper with slight tooth, minimal veins, tight almost invisible seams, a rich oily sheen and almost syrupy
[nggallery id=412] Padilla Artemis Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 box pressed stick features a dark brown wrapper with a smooth oily finish, minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap and a strange musty aroma. First light reveals a snug draw, very mild soft flavors of an oily smooth
[nggallery id=409] Nadi Classic Habano Genghis Khan Cigar Review This 6×60 perfecto stick features a dark chocolate slightly toothy wrapper with a slightly spongy pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a barely open foot and very mild tobacco aroma. First light reveals a very good draw with
[nggallery id=411] San Cristobal Francisco Cigar Review This 5.5×44 stick features a very firm thick dark brown wrapper with a slight red hue, rough tooth, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, triple cap and mild sweet and peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=410] Punch London Club Maduro Cigar Review This 5×40 cigar features a very dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a slightly lumpy roll and a few soft spots, double cap and musty cedar aroma. First light reveals a very loose draw with
[nggallery id=408] P. Benitez Maduro3 Cigar Review The 3 is as in cubed – triple maduro. This 6×60 cigar features a dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, a couple small blemishes, tight invisible seams, a firm even pack, slight oil sheen, soft tooth, double cap and
[nggallery id=406] Drew Estate La Vieja Habana Connecticut Chateau Corona Cigar Review This 5.5×46 stick features a medium tan oily and butter smooth wrapper with a few small veins, tight seams, a double cap and strong hay aroma. First light reveals a good draw with very good smoke output,
[nggallery id=407] P. Benitez Churchill Cigar Review This 6.75×48 cigar features a dark tan oily and firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, a few small green splotches and a rich barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=405] Montecristo Red Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a butter soft dark tan wrapper with minor veins, even spongy give, tight seams, triple cap and mild wood aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, good smoke production of mild bodied
[nggallery id=404] PIO Resurrection Churchill Cigar Review This 6.5×48 stick features a dark brown almost grey wrapper with a nice oil sheen, mottled appearance with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a sharp box press and thin wrapper. Unfortunately this one has a torn wrapper on on of the edges, hopefully the binder holds. It has almost no aroma just a faint tobacco. First light reveals
[nggallery id=403] Falto Seleccion Especial Corona Gorda Cigar Review This 5.75×47 stick features a dark brown wrapper with a couple medium veins, firm smooth pack and feel, tight seams, double cap and a soapy tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, minimal smoke output with mild-medium flavors of
[nggallery id=402] Don Francisco Connecticut Robusto Dulce Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a dark tan smooth and soft wrapper with a spongy give minimal veins, tight invisible seams, double cap and a soapy aroma. First light reveals a great draw with medium bodied flavors of just a
[nggallery id=401] Partagas Benji Master Series 5.5×50 Cigar Review This 5.5×50 stick features a dark brown butter soft and oily wrapper with an even firm pack, small veins, tight seams, double cap and dry hay aroma. First light reveals a slightly snug draw with good smoke output with medium bodied
[nggallery id=400] Macanudo Cru Royale Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a very dark chocolate wrapper with a slight red hue, oily firm feel, hard pack with a couple soft spots, small veins, ragged seams with some imperfections, double cap and a rich chocolate and barnyard aroma. First light reveals
If they say a picture is worth a thousand words, here’s 1/2 a million words for ya 😉 My fellow bloggers are much more gifted at the text of our trip than I so I’ll just stick to what I’m good at! You can read my highlights of each day below and that will step you through the photos. Also included is a video, which has extras like a ton …
[nggallery id=394] Emilio AF1 Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a very dark almost black wrapper with lumps, a firm thick wrapper oily sheen, slight tooth, minimal veins, tight seams, double cap and a rich chocolate and barnyard aroma. First light reveals a slightly
[nggallery id=395] Espinosa Y Ortega Cubao #4 Cigar Review This 4.9×50 stick features a dark brown, dry and firm wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a triple cap and faint tobacco aroma. First light reveals a medium bodied rich chewy smoke, with
[nggallery id=396] Hamilton House Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 cigar features a dark brown mottled wrapper with small and medium veins, tight seams, a sloppy double cap, a very light pack and a sweet soapy aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, good smoke output with medium-full
[nggallery id=393] Pinar Del Rio 1878 Reserva Dominicana Capa Habana Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick features a tan wrapper with a firm, slick oily wrapper, minimal veins, tight seams, a double cap with a pigtail, a closed foot and a slight hay aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw with minimal smoke output but big medium-full
[nggallery id=392] Cigari Connecticut Borusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a fairly dark brown wrapper, very dark for a Connecticut. It’s firm and dry to the touch like a paper bag, with a double cap, a few small and medium veins with a slight chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw with
[nggallery id=391] La Gloria Cubana Artesanos Retro Especial Club Cigar Review This 5.75×47 stick features a dark tan soft wrapper with a even spongy give, very light pack, triple cap, a couple minor veins, tight invisible seams and a soapy barnyard aroma. First light reveals an extremely loose draw,
[nggallery id=390] Partagas Black Label Bravo Cigar Review This 4.5×54 cigar features a very dark brown oily wrapper with a firm slightly rough feel, tight invisible seams, one minor vein, triple cap and rich oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals a very snug draw, almost unsmokeable. The flavors are mild-medium,
[nggallery id=389] Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic Sungrown Cigar Review This 7×48 stick features a dark brown firm and toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a perfect rolled foot, double cap and peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=388] Opus X Perfecxion No. 5 Cigar Review This 4.8×40 stick features a very firm, thick dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a couple small blemishes, a rough sandpaper texture and buttery tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, tons of rich thick smoke putting out medium-full
[nggallery id=387] Cremo Cigars Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a dark tan wrapper with a couple medium veins, tight but slightly ragged seams, a firm even pack, triple cap, dry velvet texture and a rich paper like aroma. First light reveals a snug draw putting out a good amount of medium body smoke with
[nggallery id=386] Padilla Miami Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a soft dark tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, double cap, slight spongy give and tangy manure aroma. First light reveals a loose draw putting out medium-full body flavors of a zingy aged
[nggallery id=385] Padron 1964 Anniversary Series Exclusivo Cigar Review This 5.5×50 box pressed cigar features a dry, soft slightly bumpy medium brown wrapper with a few small veins, tight invisible seams, double cap, a light pack and a peppery chocolate aroma. First light reveals medium-full body with flavors of
[nggallery id=383] Falto Reserva Especial Tres Luises (Petit Belicoso) Cigar Review This 5×52 belicoso features a dark brown slightly toothy wrapper with a very firm pack, small veins, tight seams and a potent hay and barnyard aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw with tons of rich thick effortless smoke putting out
[nggallery id=382] Padilla Habano Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark cocoa wrapper with a double cap, thick slightly toothy feel, a couple medium veins, prominent seams and a peppery hay aroma. First light reveals a very snug draw putting out minimal smoke with creamy, smooth, slightly sweet wood
[nggallery id=381] Fonseca Cubano Limitado Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 cigar features a very dark chocolate mottled wrapper with a few small veins, prominant raised seams, a thick bumpy pack, double cap and soft soapy aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw with medium-full bodied flavors of a thick, oily deep earth, with a bit of burned coffee, and a syrupy oily mouthfeel.
[nggallery id=380] Emilio Grimalkin Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×52 stick features a hearty dark brown, rough and toothy wrapper, a very light but firm and even pack, minimal veins, tight seams and a dusty earth and pepper aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw with plenty of thick rich medium-full bodied smoke giving flavors of a rich oily deep earth,
[nggallery id=379] Falto Mentor Cigar Review This 5.75×54 cigar features a dark brown, oily smooth wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, large triple cap, firm pack and a faint hay aroma. First light reveals an excellent draw, minimal smoke output with near full bodied flavors of a smooth tangy tobacco with a long finish.
[nggallery id=378] La Riqueza No.4 Cigar Review This 5×48 cigar features a dark chocolate, thick and slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, good seams, triple cap and a sweet soapy tobacco aroma. First light reveals rich thick smoke with a slightly snug draw putting out medium bodied flavors of a creamy, oily, sweet leather
[nggallery id=377] La Perla Habana Black Pearl Cobre 60 Ring Sampler Edition Cigar Review This 6×60 cigar, available only in the 60 Ring Sampler, features a slightly green tan wrapper with a butter soft feel, firm pack, small veins, dark prominant seams, a few small blemishes here and there, double cap and rich hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=376] CAO OSA Sol Lot 54 Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a medium brown sungrown wrapper with small veins, tight seams, slight tooth, a firm even construction, double cap and a faint musty tobacco aroma.
[nggallery id=375] Cain Daytona Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark brown firm oily wrapper with small veins, tight seams, a double cap and rich chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals plenty of smooth smoke with medium bodied flavors
[nggallery id=374] Aborigen Robusto Cigar Review This 5×56 stick features a butter soft tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, an even slightly spongy give, triple cap and rich chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=373] 5 Vegas AAA Cigar Review This 5×56 stick features an oily, toothy very dark brown wrapper with a firm even pack, minimal veins, tight invisible seams and a sweet chocolate aroma. This particular sample that was sent in has a cracked wrapper near the cap, I will do my best to hold it together. First light reveals
[nggallery id=372] Tosa Reserva 22 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick features a dark brown mottled wrapper with a slight red hue, satin finish, minimal veins, tight seams, firm even pack, triple cap and oily tobacco and pepper aroma. First light reveals HUGE amounts of flavor, full body
[nggallery id=371] Macanudo Maduro Sampler Edition Cigar Review This 6×60 cigar comes in a special retailer only 4 pack sampler with three other Macanudo blends, all in a 6×60 format. It features a coal black, thin firm wrapper with small veins, invisible seams, a nice oil sheen, a double cap and a rich hay and tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw,
[nggallery id=370] CAO America Potomac Cigar Review This 5×56 stick features quite the decorative display, with very patriotic banding including a footband, a firm even feel and pack with a slightly toothy very oily robust wrapper consisting on mainly a maduro but with a slender striped lighter shade section running up like a barberpole. The aroma is oily hay and barnyard and it shows minimal
[nggallery id=369] La Palina El Diario Gordo Cigar Review This 6×58 cigar features a dark chocolate oily wrapper with very firm even construction, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a triple cap and an oily, musty aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=368] Cuba Libre One Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 cigar features a dark chocolate slightly mottled wrapper with an even spongy give, tight seams, small veins, triple cap, very slight tooth, nice oil sheen and a rich coffee and barnyard aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw with plenty of thick very chewy smoke, with
[nggallery id=367] Gurkha Special Ops Maduro Churchill Cigar Review This 7×50 stick offers a dark chocolate, firm, dry satin wrapper with slight tooth, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a double cap and very rich barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=366] Falto Invicto Cigar Review This 6.25×52 belicoso stick features a dark brown slightly lumpy wrapper with small veins, prominent seams, a couple small blemishes, an even spongy feel and a mild smooth tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw with plenty of rich smooth smoke output giving flavors of
[nggallery id=365] Falto Legado Cigar Review This 5.5×47 cigar features a dry, firm medium brown wrapper with a slight red hue, small veins, an even crisp feel, double cap and an airy hay aroma. First light reveals a very loose draw with good smoke output. Medium body flavors of a smooth tobacco and slightly bitter finish. The first third shows
[nggallery id=364] 601 Habano Red Trabuco Cigar Review This 6 1/8×58 cigar features a thin dark brown wrapper with an oily, soft, even dense pack with a slight spongy give, small veins, tight seams, a triple cap and rich soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=362] Falto Reserva Seleccionada Perla Cigar Review This 4×40 stick features a very firm, toothy dark brown wrapper with a slight red hue, small and medium veins, tight seams, a double cap and rich oily chocolate aroma. First light reveals a slightly tight draw, good smoke output with medium body flavors of
I have read many stories reports and reviews over the years of very dark maduro wrapped cigars being suspect for using dyes for coloring. This is presumably for marketing appeal, to even out the color of a wrapper, to make it more appealing to a consumer. Maybe to play on the myth of the darker cigars being stronger/richer/more expensive that many new smokers believe.
[nggallery id=360] La Flor de Cano Petit Corona Cigar Review This 4.75×39 cigar from Cuba features a cedar sleeve, under which is a mottled dark brown wrapper with small and medium veins, tight seams, a nice double cap, even spongy give with lumps and minor imperfections with a rich chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=361] Man O’ War Puro Authentico Corona Cigar Review This 5×42 cigar features a dark brown wrapper with small veins, tight invisible seams, a very firm oily slightly toothy wrapper and a sweet soapy aroma. It also has a closed foot and pigtail cap. First light reveals
[nggallery id=359] Arganese Maduro Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offers a very dark brown first slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a double cap and damp sweet musty aroma. First light reveals a very snug draw with minimal smoke output and medium body flavors of a damp bitter tobacco. The first third actually mellos
[nggallery id=358] Falto Reserva Especial Tres Luises Ballibo Cigar Review This 6.75×34 cigar features a medium tan wrapper, triple cap, firm slightly toothy feel, small veins, good tight seams and a dry wood aroma. First light reveals a great draw with mild-medium body flavors of a silky smooth aged tobacco with oily smoke and a short clean finish. The first third
[nggallery id=357] Rocky Patel Royal Vintage Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×50 semi-box pressed stick offers a medium tan wrapper with a dry paper texture, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, an even spongy give and faint nut and tobacco aroma. First light reveals a loose draw, typical of RP, good smoke output but it’s very light and airy. Medium bodied
[nggallery id=356] Drew Estate La Vieja Habana Connecticut Chateau Corona Cigar Review This 5.5×46 cigar features a medium tan wrapper with a butter soft feel, spongy give with several soft spots, small veins and a manure aroma. This is a mixed filler cigar, marketed as a value line. First light reveals A good draw, mild body flavors of a dry tobacco and slight sweetness with a short clean finish. …
[nggallery id=354] Tatuaje Ambos Mundos Sumatra Grande No. 2 Cigar Review This 5.5×56 cigar is not really a premium stick but rather a cheap short filler made by Tatuaje using substandard tobacco and clippings that didn’t make it in to the regular line, and the wrappers will have flaws. Think of them as a variation of seconds but short filler. This stick features a dark brown oily wrapper with …
[nggallery id=353] My Father El Hijo Cigar Review This 5.5×52 stick features a dark chocolate wrapper with a soft, buttery satin feel, minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a partial box press, even pack with slight spongy give, a rich oily chocolate and tobacco aroma and a little bit of a shaggy foot. This is the 3rd of 4 installments of Smoke Inn 15th anniversary series microblends. First light reveals …
[nggallery id=346] Di Fazio Connecticut Double Robust Cigar Review This 5×60 stick features a medium tan smooth thin wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a triple cap and very pronounced hay aroma. First light reveals a very loose draw, good smoke output of medium-bodied grassy flavors, leaving a very oily coating in the mouth. The first third develops
[nggallery id=350] Jesus Fuego Cigars 777 Belicoso Cigar Review This 5.5×54 cigar features an oily jet black wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, even construction with a slightly spongy give, a few imperfection spots and a rich oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals a good draw, minimal smoke output on the light side, medium body flavors of a silky smooth
[nggallery id=348] Emilio AF2 Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick features a dark brown satin wrapper with firm even construction, nice oil sheen, small veins, tight invisible seams, good looking double cap and a musty, damp earth aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw and medium body flavors of a silky smooth musty aged tobacco flavor with a long pepper zing finish. Smoke output is excellent and it’s nice …
[nggallery id=349] Don Abram Harris Presidential Reserve Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 cigar features a dark tan wrapper with a slight green hue, a soft buttery oily feel, minimal veins, tight seams, very firm even construction, a double cap and a nice sweet cedar aroma. This is purportedly infused with a bit of Grand Marnier. First light reveals a little bit of what tastes like a sweetened tip, with …
[nggallery id=352] Cuba Aliados Maduro Toro Extra Cigar Review This 6×53 stick features a rustic dark chocolate wrapper with small veins, a few stretch marks, tight seams, firm even construction, an oily satin feel and rich chocolate and barnyard aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, plenty of rich thick smoke, medium body flavors of a sweet creamy earth with a very short clean finish. The first third develops to …
[nggallery id=345] Casa Magna Colorado Perfecto Cigar Review This 4.75×50 cigar features a dark brown wrapper with slight red hue, a light pack but with a rock hard slightly toothy wrapper, small veins, tight seams, an oily feel and sheen with a rich smooth tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw without clipping the foot, bold pepper and spice blasts through the long finish with medium body flavors …
[nggallery id=351] Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a dark chocolate wrapper with a rough slightly toothy hard paper feel and firm pack. It has a triple cap, minimal veins, tight seams and a rich chocolate and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=343] Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles Cigar Review This 4 5/8×42 cigar features a dark brown satin wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a nice triple cap and rich oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals a very tight draw but with good smoke production. Flavors are medium-full bodied giving a thick and chewy leather with an earthy pepper finish. The first third shows much the same flavors, dropping …
[nggallery id=342] Falto Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a dark milk chocolate wrapper with a rough tooth, minimal veins, ragged seams, firm even pack and a rich oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals an extremely loose draw but great smoke output. Flavors are medium bodied with a silky smooth aged tobacco and nut taste on the short finish. The first third shows copious amounts of thick medium-full …
[nggallery id=347] Walnut Folding Cigar Ashtray with Accessories Review This is a folding desktop ashtray unit sent in by cigarhumidors-online.com – thank you very much guys! My first impression is it looks GREAT and has quite a heft to it! It’s definitely something to compliment an office, end table, smoking room, etc. with a detailed walnut veneer and very thick lacquer finish. Opening the unit up it separates in …
Gran Habano – Miami, Fl., July 6, 2011 – The first cigar from the new Gran Habano STK line will be the personal blend of George Rico called Zulu Zulu. Measuring 7 1/2 x 40 with a pig tail finish this lancero will have an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and Nicaraguan filler. Created many years ago for his private collection, by George himself, this will be the first time …
[nggallery id=344] Pinar Del Rio Liga Especial Reserva Superior Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 oily mottled dark brown wrapped cigar features a rich slick wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a double cap, closed foot and bold peppery oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=341] Quesada Tributo Alvaro Cigar Review This 6×52 torpedo stick features a mottled dark chocolate wrapper with small veins, tight invisible seams, a slightly toothy satin feel and a rich, oily, musty tobacco aroma. First light reveals a medium bodied wood flavor, airy and parched but with an oily mouthfeel on the finish. Draw is on the snug side with good smoke output. The first third brings flavors of …
[nggallery id=340] El Credito El Perrito War Of Flavors Cigar Review This very rustic 5.5×38 cigar is completely hand made and rolled without a mold, and thus features a very lumpy construction with a dark brown slightly toothy wrapper, minimal veins, fairly large slightly uneven seams, a dry firm feel and oily tobacco aroma. The tip is pre-cut and the first light reveals
[nggallery id=339] Padron Series Executive Cigar Review This 7.5×50 sungrown cigar features a very tight, firm wrapper with slight tooth, minimal veins, invisible seams, an oily sheen and feel with a soft floral aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=338] Carlos Torano Signature Toro Cigar Review This dark black 6×50 maduro stick features small veins, tight seams, minor imperfections such as outer cracks and holes, a firm, lumpy pack, rough paper texture, slight oil sheen and mild manure aroma. First light reveals a very snug draw putting off an ok amount of smoke with mild bodied flavors of a slightly sweet earth with a short clean finish. …
[nggallery id=337] Di Fazio Maduro Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×50 cigar features an oily jet black wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a slight spongy give and faint barnyard aroma. First light reveals an extremely loose draw with no resistance, light airy smoke and mild flavors of a sweet earth. At this point in the video I demonstrate why draw is important to a cigar. The first third comes and …
[nggallery id=336] Falto Lonsdale Cigar Review This 6.5×42 cigar features a dark brown wrapper with a smooth satin finish and slight oil sheen. It has a soft, even pack minimal veins, tight seams and a sweet soapy aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, good rich thick smoke output, creamy tobacco and leather flavors with a bit of bitterness. The first third develops in to medium-full body flavors of …
[nggallery id=335] Macanudo 1968 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a dark chocolate wrapper with a slight red hue, slight imperfections, small veins, tight seams, a firm oily wrapper and feel with a small double cap and rich sweet chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=334] Blue Mountain Cigars El Threesome Cigar Review This 6×60 cigar is made of three different wrappers stacked in thirds. Starting at the foot with Connecticut, then Habano then maduro at the head. It features a butter soft feel, a few small veins, tight seams, double cap and a pungent barnyard aroma at all spots. First light reveals
[nggallery id=333] La Garita Delirio Cabinet Selection Cigar Review This 6.5×42 cigar features a medium tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, an even pack with slight spongy give, satin feel and a soapy, chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=332] Henry Clay Brevas Finas Maduro Cigar Review This 6.5×48 stick features a dark chocolate wrapper with a thick rustic feel, slight tooth with a nice oily sheen, small veins, even firm construction and seams, a double cap and a slightly sweet tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=331] Label Your Cigar Gran Toro Habano Cigar Review This 7×58 stick offers a dark tan thin wrapper with small and medium veins, some stretching and lumps, good tight seams and a triple cap with a strong barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=330] P. Benitez Lancero Cigar Review This 7.25×38 stick features a slightly lumpy medium tan wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams a pigtail cap and slight soapy, peppery aroma. First light reveals tons of thick creamy rich oily medium bodied smoke with flavors of
[nggallery id=329] Illusione Epernay Le Petite Cigar Review This 4.5×44 sungrown stick offers a dark brown satin wrapper with slight tooth and oil sheen, very firm construction, a triple cap, small veins, tight seams and a very mild chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=328] Oliva Master Blends 3 Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×52 box pressed torpedo features a dark brown oval pressed wrapper with a slight spongy give, faint red hue and soft velvet feel with a rich barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=327] Diesel Unlimited D7 Churchill Cigar Review This 7×58 cigar features a small footband only, with a dark brown oily, smooth and firm wrapper with slight tooth, tight seams and minimal veins. Â The aroma is very rich, oily and a decadent chocolate and tobacco mix. Â First light reveals a perfect draw with tons of very rich full bodied smoke. Â Flavors are deep and soft earthiness with a …
[nggallery id=326] Fuente Fuente Opus X XXX Belicoso Cigar Review This 5 5/8×49 cigar otherwise known as the Power Ranger, or Triple X, or X3, features a dark brown firm and smooth wrapper with a mottled splotchy appearance, minimal veins, tight seams, even construction and a soft perfume like aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, tons of full bodied smoke with very dry black pepper and tobacco flavors with an …
[nggallery id=324] Monte Pascoal Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 cigar features a dark brown wrapper with a soft spongy give and slight tooth. It has even construction, a double cap and a peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=323] Quesada Espana Short Robusto Cigar Review This little 4×50 cigar offers a firm medium tan wrapper with a slight oil sheen, bit of lumpiness, minimal veins, tight seams, triple cap and a milk chocolate aroma. First light reveals an effortless draw with tons of rich medium-full bodied smoke giving a bitter grass flavor. The first third morphs in to an interesting combination of flavors. On the start …
[nggallery id=322] Don Abram Harris El Jefe Cigar Review This 5×48 box pressed stick offers a butter soft mottled dark brown oily wrapper with small veins you can see but not feel, invisible seams, a double cap and firm even feel. The aroma is a rich chocolate that you can smell several inches away. First light reveals a very firm draw but decent smoke output with very peppery tobacco …
[nggallery id=321] Isla del Sol Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick from Drew Estate sports a dark brown wrapper with slight tooth and very slight green tint, firm even round construction, a generous double cap, minimal veins, tight seams and a sweet hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=320] Nica Libre Potencia Churchill Extra Cigar Review This 7×52 cigar sports an oily velvet dark brown sungrown wrapper with a slight red hue, triple cap, minimal veins, smooth tight seams and rich sweet earth aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=319] Ave Maria Lionheart Cigar Review This 5.5×55 box pressed stick offers a soft smooth and firm dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams and sweet barnyard aroma first light reveals a perfect draw with
[nggallery id=315] Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente Belicoso Cigar Review This 5.75×52 torpedo shaped dark chocolate stick features a soft sily texture with minimal veins, invisible seams, an even slightly spongy give and slight barnyard aroma. First light reveals a big peppery tobacco taste, rich smooth and creamy textured with a perfect draw and plentiful thick smoke output. The first third goes mostly to a dry peppery tobacco, needing a slight …
[nggallery id=313] Di Fazio Double Robust Churchill Cigar Review This 7.5×50 cigar features a very dark almost coal black smooth oily wrapper with minimal veins, invisible seams, a great triple cap and a chocolate and manure aroma. First light reveals a tight draw, adequate smoke output with medium bodied flavors of a not smooth but not harsh dry tobacco. The first third holds pretty much the same experience, with a …
[nggallery id=318] Partagas Cifuentes Diciembre Cigar Review This 5.5×49 slightly box pressed stick offers a dark brown slightly lumpy wrapper with minimal veins, tight invisible seams, a soft construction paper like feel and a soapy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=317] Di Fazio Picoso Double Robust Cigar Review This 5×60 stick offers a deep brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a soft velvety feel and a very firm solid pack with an oily tobacco aroma. First light shows a tight draw with minimal smoke output, smooth oily tobacco flavors and a long tobacco finish. The first third brings a better draw with good smoke output. Flavors are a …
[nggallery id=316] 601 Green Oscuro La Punta Perfecto Cigar Review This 5.5×48-52 perfecto stick offers a very dark brown, almost black wrapper with a slight red hue, a velvet texture and a rock hard pack. It shows minimal veins, tight seams, very even firm construction and offers a barnyard and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=310] Pinar Del Rio BOTL.org Small Batch Cigar Review This 6×46 corona gorda cigar features a dark brown wrapper with small and medium veins, a firm and lumpy appearance with a very oily smooth feel and sweet soapy aroma. This cigar was produced exclusively for the online forum community botl.org in 2010. First light reveals
[nggallery id=314] Di Fazio Picoso Churchill Cigar Review This 7.5×50 stick features a dark brown wrapper with small veins, minor imperfections and stretches, tight seams, a spongy give and soapy aroma. First light reveals a nice easy draw with plenty of medium-full body smoke giving peppery tobacco flavors with a big pepper and spice finish. The first third brings a medium body with creamy oily tobacco flavor, and a bit …
[nggallery id=312] Arturo Fuente Hemingway Best Seller Cigar Review This 4.5×43-55 perfecto stick offers a dark brown paper bag like color with an oily, firm wrapper showing minimal veins, tight seams and a generous double cap with a cedar and tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=309] Illusione HL a.k.a. Holy Lance Cigar Review This 7.5×40 stick offers a beautiful soft dark brown wrapper with a slight redish hue. Veins are minimal, seams are tight and even. It has a firm pack, a little pigtail tip and soft chocolate and barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=305] El Primer Mundo Rosado Oscuro Perfecto Cigar Review This 6×54 stick features a perfecto shape – like a torpedo at both ends. It’s definitely hand made, with slightly uneven construction in the roll although the pack feels firm and even. It has a good heft in the hand, minimal veins, invisible seams and a dark brown wrapper with a very soft tobacco aroma, a very nice humidor smell. …
[nggallery id=307] Capoeira Aluno Cigar Review This 5.5×46 maduro stick features a tightly packed, firm dark brown wrapper, some small and medium veins, tight seams, a very oily sheen with a soft toothless feel and a cocoa powder aroma. First light reveals very unique flavors! Medium bodied it gives an oily, VERY chewy, slightly salty and meaty taste, with an earth core. The finish has some pepper but no zing …
[nggallery id=311] Gran Habano Vintage 2002 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 dark brown oily wrapped cigar features minimal veins, a slick firm pack, invisible tight seams and a rich tobacco aroma. As I toast this up I talk a little about what ‘vintage tobacco’ means. First light reveals a very mild airy smoke with an earthy flavor and woody aftertaste with a great draw. The first third quickly develops to …
[nggallery id=308] Punch 10th Anniversary Rare Corojo Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×50 stick offers a dark brown box pressed wrapper with a slight Colorado red hue, an even spongy give, light pack, minimal veins and invisible seams. It has a soft paper like texture and a chocolate aroma. First light reveals
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[nggallery id=306] Padron 1964 Anniversary SI-15 Natural Cigar Review This is a special edition 6×60 cigar produced by Padron exclusively sold through Smoke Inn to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Smoke Inn. It is an extremely limited production cigar likely to sellout in a matter of weeks after it goes on sale in the middle of April, 2011. This is the natural, a twin to a maduro version also released …
[nggallery id=304] Bucanero Classico Maduro Belicoso Cigar Review This 6×54 cigar features a dark chocolate wrapper with an even slightly spongy give, minimal veins, invisible seams, a satin feel and soapy aromatic scent. First light reveals
[nggallery id=303] Tarazona Classic Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×52 dark brown cigar offers a firm pack, minimal veins, tight seams and a fine grit sandpaper feel. The aroms is faint tobacco and it feels very light in the hand. First light reveals a mild to medium big blast of syrupy sweetness and a smooth undertone of tobacco. The smoke is plentiful with a perfect draw and short finish. The first …
[nggallery id=302] Di Fazio Connecticut Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×50 torpedo features a light tan soft pliable wrapper with some color variation, minimal veins, tight seams although with slightly ragged edges and a sweet tobacco aroma. First light reveals a medium body smoke with a perfect draw, flavors of a buttery, oily but dry tobacco and a soft long finish. The first third develops to a buttery nut flavor with …
[nggallery id=301] Diamond Crown Julius Caeser Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 slightly box pressed stick offers a dark tan wrapper with a slight red hue, oily sheen, a velvet texture, minimal veins, tight seams and a soft woody aroma. First light reveals a very loose draw, great smoke production and mild-medium soft woody flavors with a clean finish. The first third develops to a soft mild creamy leather with a …
[nggallery id=299] Urbano Corojo Churchill Cigar Review This 6 7/8×48 stick offers a dark brown hearty, oily wrapper with a few imperfections, small veins, tight seams and a good looking double cap. The aroma is rich tobacco with a little bit of pepper and the texture is soft and velvety. First light reveals a snug draw with medium body flavors of a dry, bitter grass and tobacco with a lingering …
[nggallery id=300] Padron 1964 SI-15 Maduro Cigar Review This special edition 6×60 cigar is produced by Padron for and sold exclusively through SmokeInn.com to commemorate Smoke Inn’s 15th anniversary. Personally I can’t think of a better way to do it! These are a very limited edition run and I don’t mean in the way 99% of other ‘limited editions’ are. These really do have a very small production and from …
[nggallery id=298] CAO Gold Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offers a medium tan soft wrapper with a fairly firm pack, small veins and good tight seams with a double cap. The aroma is a soft tobacco and slight pepper. First light reveals a perfect draw, lots of medium bodied smoke with very dry tobacco flavors, finishing a bit bitter. The first third develops to slightly sweet, oily, buttery leather …
Thank you very much to Abe from SmokeInn.com for including Cigar Obsession in the release of these very special and even more limited cigars coming from Padron April 15th! More info and reviews on the way 🙂
[nggallery id=297] Di Fazio Connecticut Churchill Cigar Review This 7.5×50 stick comes wrapped in a very dry and soft squishy light tan leaf, with minimal veins, invisible seams and a slightly soapy aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw giving medium bodied flavors of a rich creamy oily wood, with a thick chewy mouthfeel and long finish. The first third ups the flavors to include a slight sweetness and nuts, …
[nggallery id=292] Forcade Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 cigar features a dark brown oily wrapper with firm construction, minimal veins, tight seams and a soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals a rich decadent smoke with sweet oily deep tobacco and pepper flavors. The draw is perfect and the finish is long and zingy. The first third
[nggallery id=291] Alonso Menendez Robusto Mata Fina Cigar Review This is a 5×52 stick with a very stiff dark chocolate wrapper offering small veins, invisible seams,tight construction and a sweet chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=290] Old Henry Gold label Belicoso Cigar Review This 5.5×52 torpedo shaped Connecticut stick offers a very soft medium tan wrapper wit minimal veins, tight seams and a slightly sweet soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, great smoke output, on the tick side. Flavors are a mild-medium
[nggallery id=296] La Gloria Cubana Serie N JSB Cigar Review This 5.5×54 stick offers a very oily almost jet black wrapper with what appears to be a dark Corojo capital N stuck on just below the band. It was a thick, firm satin feel and dense pack, with small veins, invisible seams and a rich, oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=295] Di Fazio Double Robust Maduro Cigar Review This 5×60 stick offers a jet black, firm thick wrapper with small veins, tight seams, oily look and feel with a soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, tons of thick rich smoke giving flavors of a slightly sweet and creamy leather with smooth tobacco and a small kick of spice heat. The first third develops to a smooth …
[nggallery id=288] Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Medius 6 Cigar Review This 6×52 dark chocolate stick offers thick and stiff construction with minimal veins, invisible seams, a rich oily wrapper and a soft sweet tobacco aroma. First light reveals a very snug almost unsmokeable draw, minimal smoke output and medium bodied flavors of a very earthy black pepper with a deep finish. Rolling the stick gently I loosened up a bit …
[nggallery id=282] Cigari Maduro Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 dark chocolate stick offers a firm, rough satin finish with tight constructions, minimal veins, invisible seams and a chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals a very snug draw, medium bodied flavors of a sweet tobacco with minimal smoke output and a short clean finish. The first third opens the draw a bit to a firm but smokable amount, giving the …
[nggallery id=283] Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 Cigar Review This 4.8×50 stick hails from Cuba, offering a dark brown satin wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a firm even construction and soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=294] Di Fazio Picoso Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×50 torpedo stick offers a dark brows wrapper with a firm feel and slight tooth. Minimal veins, tight seams and a firm even feel are presented with a soft tobacco aroma with cedar, like an old barn. First light reveals a very loose draw with no resistance, tons of smoke and very full body flavors of rich, deep dry tobacco and …
[nggallery id=293] Xikar EX Natural Flame Lighter Review This is a solid, all metal lighter with a spring action top cover to protect the burner and button. It’s actuated by a single thumb button that ignites a wind resistant natural flame, approximately 1″ high. It has quite a heft and feels rugged in the hand, being the prefect size for my larger hands and fingers. With a large bottom thumbscrew …
[nggallery id=281] Vega Fina Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offers a light tan wrapper with a very soft smooth feel, small veins, tight seams, a soft spongy give and a soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals a great draw, decent smoke output and a medium bodied flavor of a dry tobacco with creamy smoke. The first third is a bit on the plain side but smooth and well blended, …
How To Cut, Light & Smoke A Cigar First of all a big disclaimer: everything stated here is my OPINION. As is EVERY other how to video on smoking, keeping, fondling, etc. cigars. If you disagree with any of my OPINIONS here, that’s cool. But I don’t care. I’m putting this info out there because I get multiple requests for it every week, so I want to help those looking …
Cheap Stick Shootout: Big Dog Pitbull Connecticut Torpedo vs. Timbuctoo Maduro Toro [nggallery id=284] Big Dog Pitbull Connecticut Torpedo This 5×58 torpedo stick offers a medium tan wrapper with small veins, splotches and discolorations, a bit of a rough looking and applied cap/head, a soft satin feel and a barnyard aroma. First light reveals a very good draw and smoke production, with medium bodied flavors of an oily deep wood. …
[nggallery id=289] Label Your Cigar Habano Double Corona Cigar Review This 7.5×49 stick offers a medium tan wrapper with slight imperfections such as tears, nicks, discolorations and splotches. It has minimal veins, tight seams, a soft paper bag feel and even slightly spongy construction and a sweet barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=287] ProClip Vehicle Mount & TomTom Navigation Dock Installation Following the introduction and unboxing video, this shows the installation and mounting of the ProClip vehicle mount and the TomTom dock, along with the power and phone connections. I also demo the operation and ease of use! Installation is very simple taking just a couple minutes as promised in the instructions. The quality of both units is very high, proving …
[nggallery id=280] Rumba Torpedo Maduro Cigar Review This 6×54 stick offers a very oily, thick slightly toothy wrapper with a firm even construction, dark chocolate color, minimal veins, tight seams and a soft peppery aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, plenty of rich creamy textured smoke with a medium-full body of sweet and peppery flavors. The first third shows all the same great characteristics, burning very slowly and well …
[nggallery id=286] ProClip Vehicle Mount & TomTom Navigation Dock Unboxing As a cigar smoker I often needs my hands free! Of course this kind of thing *I suppose* could be used for such things as in car calling, navigation, etc. too! This is an unboxing of a custom vehicle mount for a 2005 MINI Copper S, and the exclusive TomTom docking unit for the ProClip System. Both will be mounted …
[nggallery id=279] Pergamino Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offers a dark chocolate wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a firm even pack and a sweet chocolate and barnyard aroma. Firt light reveals
[nggallery id=278] My Father Le Bijou 1922 Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick offers a dark chocolate oily wrapper with small veins, invisible seams, a very even crushed velvet texture with a slight spongy give and a rich oily chocolaty tobacco aroma. First light revels
[nggallery id=277] Dona Flor Puro Mata Fina Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick offers a dark brown wrapper with slight imperfections, stretch marks, medium veins, color variation at the seams, a handrolled lumpy but firm and even constructions with a slightly sweet tobacco aroma. First light reveals a great draw, good smoke production and flavors of an almost aged tobacco with super smooth almost musty creamy medium body dry flavors …
[nggallery id=276] Padron 6000 Cigar Review This 5.5×53 torpedo stick offers a satin dark tan wrapper with slight tooth, minimal veins, invisible seams, firm tight construction and a peppery, dry barnyard aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=275] Cigari Habano Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offers a dark brown oily satin wrapper with minimal veins, invisible seams and a rich tobacco aroma. First light reveals an extremely tight draw, mild body flavors of a dry tobacco and minimal smoke production. The first third develops to a medium bodied oily tobacco with a touch of bitterness. The draw opened up slightly allowing very good smoke output …
[nggallery id=274] Torres Candela Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 stick offers a pale green wrapper that is extremely thin and fragile. This particular sample (unfortunately the only one supplied) does have a couple tears, but the binder may hold alright. It has a soft dry feel, minimal veins, stretch marks, good seams and a soft peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals the wrapper tear to not be a problem and …
[nggallery id=273] La Gloria Cubana Serie R # 4 Maduro Cigar Review This 4.9×52 stick offers a jet black thick wrapper with slight tooth, minimal veins, tight seams, fairly dense pack and a rich aroma of sweet tobacco. First light reveals
[nggallery id=272] Ramon Allones Specially Selected Cigar Review This 4 7/8×50 cigar hails from Cuba, wrapped in a medium brown satin wrapper with minimal veins, invisible seams, a soft tobacco aroma and a slight box press with rounded corners. It has a very soft squishy feel with random soft spots throughout. First light reveals a very snug draw but smokable, a decent amount of smoke output with soft slightly sweet …
[nggallery id=271] Cusano 59 Rare Cameroon Toro Cigar Review This 6.5×54 stick offers a dark brown, satin wrapper with slight tooth, a paper bag feel, minimal veins, invisible seams and a light tobacco aroma. First light reveals a medium-full body of creamy, soft tobacco flavors with a rich thick smoke, creamy texture and bit of sweetness and pepper on the finish. The first third continues the first light impression, staying …
[nggallery id=270] Torano Exodus 1959 Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 slightly box pressed stick offers a very dark chocolate, oily and slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams and a mild pepper aroma. First light reveals a loose draw, light airy smoke production and slightly sweet earthy flavors with a long light finish. The first third develops to a pretty plain slightly sweet earth mild-medium in body, but with …
[nggallery id=269] Rumba Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×54 stick offers a dry soft tan wrapper with minimal veins, invisible seams, a very thin wrapper and a soft wrap and pack with spongy spots here and there. First light reveals an extremely loose draw, tons of medium bodied smoke with flavors of a peppery and slightly spicy dry tobacco with a long zingy finish. The first third burns fast but even, …
[nggallery id=268] Pergamino Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×54 torpedo stick offers a dark chocolate wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a firm even pack and a sweet chocolate and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=267] Fonseca Sun Grown Cedar No. 2 Cigar Review This 6.5×52 stick offers a cedar wrapper for protection, under which is dark chocolate, thick and slightly toothy wrapper with small veins, tight seams and a tobacco and cocoa aroma. First light reveals an overwhelming cedar taste that almost takes your breath away. It is very smooth and mild bodied however, with a touch of sweetness that turns almost bitter …
[nggallery id=266] Label Your Cigar Pedro Estevez Barberpole Toro Cigar Review This 6 1/8×52 stick offers a two tone wrapper using two different inter lapping leaves. Both offer a dry satin feel, with minimal veins. If the seams were’t different colors you wouldn’t see those either. The construction is spongy but even and it puts off a faint wood and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=265] Tambo Grand Robusto Cigar Review This 6×62 stick offers a dark brown wrapper with a satin finish and slight bit of tooth. It has minimal veins, invisible seams and a firm pack, with a rich slightly peppery aroma. First light reveals a very loose draw, decent smoke production and medium bodied flavors of a rich oily nut. The first third develops in to a creamy leather on the …
[nggallery id=264] Aspira Torpedo Maduro Cigar Review This 6.5×54 dark as coal stick offers small and medium veins, invisible seams, a firm construction with a slight spongy give and rich chocolate tobacco and hay aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=263] D’Crossier Golden Blend Torpedo Cigar Review This 6 1/8×52 stick offers a medium brown wrapper with a soft satin feel, minimal veins, invisible seams, even firm construction and a rich, oily tobacco aroma with a bit of pepper. First light reveals a medium body of buttery soft, sweet nuts and cedar with a very rich thick mouthfeel. The draw is firm but smoke output is good. The first …
[nggallery id=257] Pinar Del Rio Seleccion Reserva Limitada Torpedo 2010 Cigar Review This 6.5×52 torpedo stick offers a dark chocolate Pennsylvania broadleaf wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams and a firm pack. First light reveals a firm draw, good smoke production with extremely rich oily medium bodied flavors of nuts, sweetness and earth. The first third develops
[nggallery id=262] SWAG Infamous Cigar Review This 6×54 stick offers a soft dark brown wrapper with minimal veins, good seams, a very firm tight construction and a few patches, with an even double cap, putting off a slight barnyard aroma. First light reveals a very easy draw, minimal smoke production and mild flavors of a slightly sweet grass and earth with a tiny bit of pepper on the finish. The …
[nggallery id=261] Monte Pascoal Belicoso Cigar Review This 5.5×52 torpedo sized stick offers a dark tan wrapper with a slight red hue, small and medium veins, some surface spots and flaws, invisible seams and firm even construction. It puts off a rich soft tobacco aroma and has a light heft. First light reveals
[nggallery id=260] Arturo Fuente Sungrown Chateau Fuente Cigar Review This 4.5×50 stick offers a medium brown wrapper with a soft velvet feel. It has invisible seams, minimal veins and a faint peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=259] Bolivar Royal Corona Cigar Review This 4 7/8×50 Cuban cigar features a dark tan wrapper with a slight red hue, minimal veins, almost invisible seams, a buttery leather feel and a rich aged tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=258] CAO L’Anniversaire Cameroon Robusto Cigar Review This 5.50 box pressed stick offers a dark tan soft wrapper with slight tooth, a firm press, minimal veins and a slight barnyard aroma. First light reveals a firm draw, minimal smoke output and a mild dry tobacco flavor. The first third quickly develops into a perfect draw, plenty of rich smoke output, very thick and creamy flavors of sweet leather with …
[nggallery id=256] Pinar Del Rio Reserva Dominicana Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick offers a dark chocolate wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a rich oily feel with a slightly spongy give and dense pack. It has a closed foot with the outter wrapper leaf folder over the end, plus a pigtail on the cap. The aroma is very rich and oily giving a chocolate and tobacco scent. First light …
[nggallery id=254] Promise Natural Flame Lighter Review This is an all-metal lighter from Promise featuring a natural flame that exits the side, also useful for pipes. It is by no means a high quality unit but is extremely inexpensive. The body is on the small side, and those with large hands such as myself will find it a bit uncomfortable to use for more than 10 seconds at a time. …
[nggallery id=255] Cuban Crafters Revolution Cigar Scissors Review This is a three blade scissor design that used hinged aperture blades to evenly cut the cigar cap from three sides simultaneously with one scissor action. The unit is aluminum and stainless steel with exceptional construction. The blades are razor sharp, the tolerances and finish impeccable. For those that prefer the rigor of cutting their cigars with scissors this may be something …
[nggallery id=253] Jobon Dual Flame Lighter Review This is an inexpensive metal lighter from Jobon, a Chinese company. It features both a natural butane and jet torch flame in one unit, plus a flip out cigar punch on the bottom. It is marketed both to cigar and pipe smokers, with a little pipe cutout design on the side. It comes with a small carry pouch and features an adjustment screw …
[nggallery id=252] Xikar Xi1 Cutter Review The Xikar Xi1 series of guillotine cutters offer exceptional performance in a well constructed lightweight package. Featuring dozens of colors and designs, these cutters are well machined to hold firmly in the hand offering easy one-handed operation via spring loaded side blades hinged at the bottom. A flick of the center lever open the blades and the stainless steel blades snip any cigar with …
[nggallery id=251] Lotus 25 Dual Flame Lighter Review This is a dual flame cigar lighter, with both a natural soft flame plus a jet torch for those days when you need the extra oomph to overcome the wind. The soft flame is actuated by a downward sliding thumb lever on the side, while the torch is ignited via tilting the top over the side. It features a metal capped case …
[nggallery id=250] Don Kiki Red Label Limited Reserve Churchill Cigar Review This 7×52 stick offers a dark brown, dry silky wrapper with quite a bit of spongy give, no veins and invisible seams. The aroma is a soft tobacco and slight black pepper. First light reveals an effortless draw with a ton of rich smoke production. Flavors are a slightly sweet dry tobacco medium-full bodied but very airy and light …
[nggallery id=249] Arturo Fuente Xtra Viejo Anejo No. 46 Cigar Review This 5 5/8×46 cigar offers a dark chocolate wrapper, with a very firm and thick feel, minimal veins, tight seams and a slightly bumpy toothy surface. The aroma is rich tobacco with a hint of hay. First light reveals
[nggallery id=247] The Humidipak and Boveda system offers maintenance and worry-free humidification of your humidors, boxes and loose stick collection. The system is very easy to use. Simply place the disposable pouches with your cigars and let them go to work. Every couple months they need to simply be changed out, and your humidification stays at perfect levels. Pouches are available in three sizes to accommodate small bags, box storage …
[nggallery id=245] Padron Londres Maduro Corona Cigar Review This 5.5×42 stick comes in a dark chocolate wrapper with tight seams, medium veins, a lumpy hand rolled appearance and a double cap. The aroma is very potent milk chocolate and coffee. First light reveals a HUGE blast of pepper and spice, lighting up my mouth and making me salivate! The first third mellows a touch but still has a huge pepper …
[nggallery id=241] Cohiba Red Dot Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offers a dark brown wrapper with an uneven but firm and dense pack, moderate tooth, minimal veins and tight seams with a double cap. The aroma is a slight barnyard and earth with a mild pepper. First light reveals a very deep, take your breath away kind of earthiness with a medium body, long finish and small pepper kick. …
[nggallery id=240] Ashton Aged Maduro #60 Cigar Review This 7.5×52 maduro stick offers a almost black firm wrapper with slight tooth, minimal veins, tight seams, a dense pack and an oily, peppery aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=246] Aspira Corojo Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×54 box pressed stick offers a smooth dark brown wrapper with a slight red hue, invisible veins and seams, a tight box press and a peppery aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=244] Tatuaje Anarchy Cigar Review Cigar Obsession was selected to be among the first in the country to sample the new limited Edition Tatuaje Anarchy. Back in the spring of 2009, Abe Dababneh of Smoke Inn approached his good friend, Pete Johnson regarding the idea. Pete was immediately on board. After about 6 different attempts, they felt Pete and Pepin struck gold with a blend that they were proud …
[nggallery id=243] Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos Cigar Review This 4.3×40 maduro stick hails from Cuba. Thus this review is more of a free information look and comparison, since most of my viewers will not be able to buy these. The wrapper is dark brown with a firm thick feel, an uneven handmade roll, minimal veins and tight seams. The aroma is rich tobacco with a little pepper. First light reveals …
[nggallery id=242] Drew Estate Acid Blondie Belicoso Cigar Review NOTE: OK I totally goofed on this and had the mic off for filming 🙁 This is why I ask for multiple samples just in case something goes wrong (usually it’s the cigar’s fault but *stuff* happens on my end too). Unfortunately though only one sample was sent, so you’ll have to make due with just a written review for now. …
[nggallery id=239] Arturo Fuente Hemingway Signature Cigar Review This 6×47 perfecto stick offers a mottled dark brown cameroon wrapper with small veins, an even slightly spongy feel and this sample actually has a wrapper that’s slightly loose at points around the band. The perfecto tip is tight and firm. It has a slightly peppery faint tobacco aroma, barely noticeable. First light reveals
[nggallery id=238] La Herencia De Cuba White Petite Torpedo Cigar Review This 5×52 torpedo stick offers a dark chocolate wrapper with slight tooth, a firm even feel, minimal veins and smooth seams. The aroma is a beautiful peppery and caramel tobacco. First light reveals a mild dry tobacco with slight black pepper flavors, good smoke production and an easy draw. The first third goes in just 15 min and holds …
[nggallery id=237] Canimao Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.1×52 cigar offers a velvet soft dark brown wrapper with a slight red hue, an even spongy give, invisible seams and minimal veins. The aroma is soft and rich smooth tobacco with chocolate notes while the first light reveals a medium-full peppery tobacco blast with a long finish. 15 min in to the first third the flavors hold steady but increase in power, …
[nggallery id=236] Xikar HC Connecticut Grande Cigar Review This 6×60 stick offers firm construction with minimal veins, tight seams, a double cap and a soft hay and tobacco aroma. First light reveals a very dry smoke with medium-full bodied flavors of earth, pepper and tobacco with a spicy finish. The first third develops along the same lines building the pepper on the finish. Smoke is rich and plentiful with a …
[nggallery id=234] Rocky Patel Cameroon Especial Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5 x 50 torpedo stick offers a soft velvet dark brown wrapper with invisible seams, minimal veins, even firmess with just a slight give and a soft sweet peppery buttery tobacco aroma. First light revels a firm draw, minimal smoke production and a soft almost bitter dry tobacco flavor with a mild-medium body. The first third continues to be mild-medium …
[nggallery id=235] La Perla Habana Classic Maduro Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 maduro wrapped stick offers a firm satin wrapper with small veins, double cap, dark chocolate color and a thick oily rich tobacco aroma. First light reveals a very bitter black coffee with an oily tobacco after taste and thick smoke. Draw is snug but not a problem. The first third brings
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[nggallery id=233] Xikar HC Criollo Grande Cigar Review This 6×6 stick offers a medium brown wrapper with minimal veins, tight seams, a firm even construction, double cap and a texture of fine sand paper with a very small tooth, with a rich smooth tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, plenty of thick rich smoke and flavors of earth, rich tobacco with a pepper and spice finish that builds …
[nggallery id=232][nggallery id=232]XX Ramirez Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offers a dark brown smooth thin wrapper, with small veins, tight even seams, a triple cap and a pungent peppery smooth tobacco aroma. First light reveals a very oily creamy smoke with flavors of deep slightly sweet tobacco. Draw is tight and smoke output is ok. 45 min in the flavors have been very consistent with a smooth, deep earthy …
[nggallery id=231] Canimao Robusto Extra Cigar Review This 6 1/8×52 stick offers a medium tan wrapper with a firm smooth feel, minimal veins, tight seams, a few splotches here and there and a good double cap. The aroma is a potent potpourri type smell with a nice little zing. First light reveals a very easy draw, good thick smoke production, and flavors of a very dry earthy tobacco. The first …
[nggallery id=230] Bucanero Canon Cubano Maduro Cigar Review This 5.5×60 stick offers a soft, firm satin dark chocolate wrapper with small veins, tight seams, nice double cap and a creamy tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=229] Sancho Panza Double Maduro Quixote Cigar Review This 4.5×50 box pressed maduro stick offers a dark chocolate, satin wrapped stick with firm construction, minimal veins, tight seams, a ton of oil sheen and feel and a mild peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals a plain deep medium bodies tobacco with a heavy after taste. The entire rest of the 45 min experience was exactly the same – very …
[nggallery id=227] La Gloria Cubana Artesanos De Tabaqueros Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offers dual wrappers and the band at the foot end marking the transition between the first and 2nd third with connecticut and sumatran wrappers. It has a mottled rustic apperance, with a couple large veins, several smaller and a smooth firm feel. The aroma is a slight barnyard with a smooth tobacco. First light reveals
[nggallery id=225] Royal Jamaica Oro Rojo Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick offers a dark brown butter soft wrapper with a red hue, minimal veins, tight seams and a soft tobacco aroma. First light reveals a firm draw, minimal airy smoke with mild-medium flavors of an oily smooth tobacco with a slight bitterness. The first third proves to be similar with just a mild smooth aged tobacco taste with a …
[nggallery id=224] Pinar Del Rio 1878 Cubano Especial Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick offers a pig tail cap, a rich dark chocolate oily smooth wrapper with a strong barn and chocolate aroma. First light reveals a very smooth, rich and oily smoke with mild-medium bodied flavors of a slightly sweet tobacco. The 1st third produces
[nggallery id=223] Victor Sinclair 10th Aniversario Toro Cigar Review This 5.7×54 stick offers a cedar sleeve, tight firm construction, an oily dark brown soft satin wrapper with a slightly peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals a slightly firm draw, good rich smoke production, a mild-medium body of a smooth creamy buttery tobacco smoke with a long rich finish. The first third develops with a perfect burn line to a medium …
[nggallery id=221] Tatuaje Black Tubos Cigar Review This 6×52 torpedo stick comes packaged in an aluminum tube and cedar wrap. It offers a dark chocolate wrapper with a slight red hue, a satin texture with very slight tooth, tight seams, minimal veins and a slight barnyard aroma. After toasting the closed foot and adjusting the head cut, the draw was perfect, smoke output was great and the flavors were dominated …
[nggallery id=220] Corona Cigar Company Dominican Selection Churchill Cigar Review This 7×50 stick comes in with a light tan smooth wrapper with the feel of paper. Minimal veins, invisible seams and a double cap button it up, with an almost imperceptible aroma. First light reveals plenty of rich smoke production, a perfect draw and a mild-medium body of a dry bitter tobacco. The first third brings a mild leather and …
[nggallery id=219] Joyas De Panama Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×53 stick offers a medium brown dry wrapper with tight seams, a smooth firm feel and minimal veins with a slight barnyard aroma. First light reveals very smooth and creamy slightly sweet tobacco, a perfect draw and plenty of rich smoke. The first third
[nggallery id=218] La Herencia De Cuba White Label Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick offers a dark milk chocolate satin wrapper with very slight tooth, tight even construction with a double cap and a sweet slightly peppery and perfumy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=217] Cuban Crafters Cupido Tuxedo Churchill Maduro Cigar Review This 7×52 stick offers a dark chocolate wrapper with tight seams, minimal veins, a firm very dense pack and an oily sweet aroma. First light reveals a great draw, minimal but rich smoke production with flavors of a medium bodied smooth an oily sweet tobacco with a short earthy finish. The first third develops to a medium body of smooth …
[nggallery id=216] 262 Paradigm Toro Cigar Review This 6×54 box pressed stick offers a spongy, uniform dark chocolate wrapper with tight seams, minimal veins, slight tooth and a large double cap with a mild sweet tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=215] Helix X748 Maduro Cigar Review This 7×48 maduro stick offers a dark to medium brown wrapper with a spongy, toothy but soft feel, visible seams, small veins and a mild soapy aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=214] Forcade Cigars Giralda Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 stick offers a light pack, smooth soft wrapping with tight seams and minimal veins. The aroma is a very pungent barnyard and chocolate. First light reveals a perfect draw, plenty of rich smoke giving a medium-full body and flavors of a rich slightly peppery tobacco with a long finish. The entire cigar was
J.C. Newman Brickhouse Robusto Cigar Review [nggallery id=213] This 5×54 stick offers a mottled dark chocolate wrapper with smooth but visible small and medium viens, a soft satin feel and slightly peppery smooth tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=212] Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur Epicure Cigar Review This 5.25×50 stick offers a firm slightly toothy golden brown wrapper with minimal veins tight seams and a double cap with a rich peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=211] Corona Nicaraguan Robusto Maduro Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offers a very dark almost black wrapper, showing a firm but lumpy handrolled appearance with small and medium veins, double cap and rich creamy aroma. First light reveals a very thick rich smoke with flavors of a slightly sweet earth, medium-full body, an oily and mildly peppery finish and a perfect draw. The first third is complex with rich …
[nggallery id=210] El Mejor Espresso Churchill This 7×50 box pressed maduro stick offers an almost black wrapper with a tight press and seams, minimal veins, a firm but slightly spongy feel, very oily and smooth wrapper with a rich chocolate and tobacco aroma. First light reveals a firm draw, earthy, peppery flavors with a long finish and medium body. The first third has burn problems, burning unevenly and tunneling. Flavors …
[nggallery id=209] CAO La Traviata Radiante Cigar Review This 6×52 sick offers an extremely oily, toothy rich dark chocolate wrapper with tight seams, minimal veins and a sweet chocolate and earth aroma. First light reveals a very oily medium bodied earthy flavor with a ton of rich smoke and a perfect draw. The first third develops to a mild-medium body of slightly sweet and nutty earth with a deep finish. …
[nggallery id=208] D’Crossier Golden Blend Robusto Cigar Review This 4 7/8 x 50 stick offers a dark brown wrapper with a slight red hue, very firm construction, minimal veins, tight seams, a double cap and a peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals a heavy, deep oily and rich tobacco with a slight pepper kick on the finish, giving a medium-full body with plenty of thick smoke and a firm draw. …
[nggallery id=207] Arturo Fuente 858 Maduro Cigar Review This 6×47 stick offers a dark chocolate almost black, lumpy toothy wrapper with small veins all over, a couple large ones, thick seams and a very nice slightly sweet chocolate aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=206] El Primer Mundo Connecticut Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 box pressed stick offers a medium tan wrapper with no visible veins, tight seams and an even slightly spongy give with a faint peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw with tons of rich almost chewy smoke production. Flavors come out as a slightly sweet nut with a hint of peppery tobacco and a long oily finish. …
[nggallery id=205] Cain Maduro Double Toro Cigar Review This 6×60 dark chocolate stick offers a chunky, firm wrapper with minimal veins and seams. It gives a peppery and sweet tobacco aroma. First light reveals a light medium body smoke with peppery and sweet tobacco flavor. The first third is a bit light on smoke needing double-puffs and tunneling a bit, prompting touchups. Flavors are consistent with the addition of a …
[nggallery id=204] La Herencia De Cuba Red Label Petite Torpedo Cigar Review This 5×50 torpedo stick offers a dark milk chocolate colored wrapper with slight tooth, a satin texture, minimal veins, tight seams, an even slightly spongy feel and a strong chocolate and barnyard aroma. First light revels
[nggallery id=203] Joyas De Panama Coronita Cigar Review This 5×45 stick offers a rustic, medium brown slightly toothy and oily wrapper with an even slightly spongy feel and mild barnyard aroma. First light brings a slightly firm draw with a ton of rich smooth smoke output and flavors of
[nggallery id=202] Jose Marti Remedios Cigar Review This 5.5×44 stick offers a thin, seemingly fragile toothy wrapper, hot cocoa colored with a slight peppery tobacco aroma. First light reveals a perfect draw, tons of rich smoke and a very heavy, deep tobacco flavor with a big white pepper kick. The first third brings
[nggallery id=201] Diesel Unholy Cocktail Cigar Review This 5×56 torpedo sports a dark chocolate, soft but toothy firm wrapper with minimal veins, and a rich potpourri like spicy scent. First light reveals a slightly firm draw with adaquate smoke production. Flavors are medium bodied with a rich oily slightly sweet tobacco, and a good bit of pepper and spice especially on the long deep finish. The first third brings quite …
[nggallery id=200] Tambo Super Robusto Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offers a medium brown oily wrapper with a smooth finish, some minor and a few medium veins with a slightly floral aroma. First light reveals a very loose but controlable draw with tons of rich oily smoke production. Flavors are medium bodied with a slightly dry, musty tobacco and touch of pepper with a short clean finish. The first third …
[nggallery id=199] Nub Connecticut 464 Torpedo Cigar Review This 4×64 stick offers a medium tan, firm, thin stretched wrapper with minor visible veins and seams. The aroma is a very faint tobacco and it has a smooth velvet texture. First light reveals
[nggallery id=198] Xikar HC Series Connecticut Shade Toro Cigar Review This 6.5×52 stick offers a thin medium tan wrapper with a few medium and small veins, a double cap and even firm slightly spongy construction. The aroma is deep pungent tobacco. First light brings a slightly firm draw, mild-medium flavors of a slightly peppery, mildly sweet tobacco. The first third is a very smooth, mild leather with a woody aftertaste …
[nggallery id=197] Gurkha Micro-Batch Liga C-10 Churchill Cigar Review This 7×48 stick offers a medium tan wrapper with a slight tooth, firm feel, double cap, minimal veins, tight seams and a rich oily deep tobacco aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=196] Graycliff G2 Presidente Cigar Review This 7×48 stick has a light tan smooth wrapper with a tight sponginess like a firmly inflated balloon. It is practically devoid of veins and near seamless. The aroma is a smooth slightly peppery tobacco. First light reveals
Ashton Cabinet Selection Pyramid Cigar Review Sorry, I goofed on the pics from this one and formatted the wrong card 🙁 This 6×52 belicoso shaped stick offers a silky soft light tan wrapper with minimal veins, a slight spongy feel and light barnyard aroma. First light gives
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[nggallery id=194] Flor de Cielo Churchill Maduro Cigar Review This 7×50 stick offers a rich, almost black wrapper with a slick oil sheen, medium veins, and a very firm pack. The leaf seems fragile with a few tears here and there, more typical of a Connecticut than maduro. The feel is slightly toothy and the aroma is sweet and soapy. The flavors are of
[nggallery id=195] Don Tomas Clasico Presidente Cigar Review This 7.5×50 stick offers a medium brown, very soft and satiny wrapper with almost no veins and clean seams topped by a double cap. The aroma is a potent but soft tobacco with a touch of pepper. First light reveals a tight draw, medium-full body, good smoke production and a slightly sweet, peppery wood and tobacco flavor. The first third holds the …
[nggallery id=192] AVO Lounge Cigar Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offers a medium brown lumpy and firm wrapper with minimal veins, invisible seams a triple cap and a rich oily tobacco aroma. First light reveals a
Thank you so much (all of you supporters!!) for sending in this beautiful selection of fine sticks! Arriving today is this Graycliff G2 Turbo Torpedo, a Diesel Unholy Cocktail and a La Herencia Cubana Oscuro Fuerte Robusto! Reviews to come!
[nggallery id=193] Xikar HC Series Criollo Cigar Review This 6×46 stick offers a dark tan very slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins, invisible seams, a double cap and small pigstail twist, with a slight barnyard aroma. First light reveals a very good draw and smoke production, a slight sweetness, lots of smooth oily peppery tobacco. Body is a nice medium-full giving very flavorful draws every time. Reaching the 1/2 way …
[nggallery id=190] Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.25 by 52 maduro stick offers a virtually seamless satin wrapper with some small veins showing in darkened color only. Overall a dark chocolate color it gives off a rich oily slightly sweet tobacco aroma. First light reveals a full palate of complex flavors, requiring multiple draws to fully experience. They included deep earth, sweetness, smooth tobacco, nuts, slight pepper, …
[nggallery id=191] Padron 1926 Anniversary No. 6 Cigar Review This 4.7×50 stick offers a mottled medium chocolate glove soft wrapper, with seams you can see but not feel and almost no veins even visible. It has a uniform firm but not hard feel, a tight box press, double cap and has a slight oil sheen, giving a mild tobacco and pepper aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=181] Rocky Patel Signature Series Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 light tan stick is wrapped with a soft slightly toothy satin wrapper showing minimal veins, a couple small blemishes with a soft barnyard aroma. First light reveals a soft rich smoke, perfect draw with a deep dry earthiness and slight pepper on the finish. The first third starts off with a rich oily earth core and a huge spicy …
We all have our favorite go-to brands and sticks – they tend to leave a lasting impression on us and we are quick to share and recommend them to anyone! I would bet that the opposite is also true. What are some of the worst you have had the displeasure of trying? I would have to say The Football Cigar is hands-down the worst in my book, so far. Horrible, …
[nggallery id=186] Oliva Serie V Churchill Extra Cigar Review This 7×52 sungrown stick is wrapped in a medium chocolate, satin leaf with a slight tooth, even spongy construction and a triple cap giving a soft sweet floral aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=187] Maribel Maduro Churchill Cigar Review This stick appears to be a 7×48 with a dark brown slightly toothy rugged wrapper. Seams are good, veins are minimal and it puts off a smooth sweet aroma. First light reveals
[nggallery id=185] D’Crossier Imperium Class Vintage Taino Cigar Review This 5 7/8×54 stick offers a rich, oily dark chocolate wrapper with a slight colorado red hue. The finish is soft and very oily with an even, firm but light pack. Giving off a rich chocolate and oily aroma, it is very pungent! The draw is on the loose side giving off tons of rich creamy smoke. Flavors at first light …
[nggallery id=184] Bucanero Salsa Cigar Review This 6×54 stick comes wrapped in a toothy, firm dark brown leaf showing a slight red hue, minimal veins and clean seams with a soft box press. The aroma is an oily, slightly sweet tobacco, a perfect humidor smell. First light reveals
[nggallery id=183] Xikar Crossover Torch Lighter Review This single flame Crossover torch from Xikar features a very hot, wide single torch flame actuated by depressing a single button. The torch and button are both covered by a solid metal spring loaded cover with a positive open and close action. The whole piece is solid metal and gives an exceptional feel of quality. The finish on this particular model has grooved …
[nggallery id=182] Tambo Perfecto Cigar Review This 6×48 perfecto stick comes wrapped in a very firm, mottled light brown wrapper with slight tooth, smooth seams and a mild tobacco aroma. Without cutting the foot which is a very small tapered point, the draw is firm for the first few draws but quickly develops to a perfect balance of resistance. Flavors are a light leather and aged tobacco. A creamy, smooth …
Cuban Crafters Black Perfect Cutter Review This is the 2nd version of the Perfect Cuter line from Cuban Crafters. Offering improvements on the original it has a black anodized aluminum body and handles over stainless steel blades, with a lifetime guarantee. The Perfect line stands out by using a backing plate that allows you to simply insert the cigar and cut without having to adjust the cigar for the right …
[nggallery id=179] Flor de Cielo Churchill Corojo Cigar Review This 7×50 stick offers a dark tan wrapper with a slightly toothy, oily finish showing a good amount of small and medium veins. The aroma is a faint soapiness. First light is on the mild side showing
[nggallery id=180] Augusto Reyes Maduro Belicoso Cigar Review This 6.5×54 dark chocolate wrapped stick offered a fuzzy, very toothy firm feel with a rich oily cocoa aroma. First light reveals a
[nggallery id=178] Corona Cigar Company Gold Series Connecticut Churchill Cigar Review This 7×50 light tan stick offers a buttery soft, oily connecticut wrapper with tiny veins and invisible seams, with a faint aroma of sweet hay. First light reveals a very tight draw, minimal smoke production with a light, mild tobacco and nutty flavor and a short clean finish. The first third transitions to a light leather, slight grass and …
[nggallery id=177] Primer Mundo Habano Criollo Maduro Cigar Review This 5×50 box press stick offers a mottled, oily satin wrapper with a dark chocolate hue, minimal viens, smooth seams and a tight press. The aroma is of a mild sweet tobacco. First light reveals a draw on the firm side, a very smooth silky smoke, although light on production. Flavors are a medium bodied slightly peppery tobacco. There is a …
[nggallery id=176] 262 Paradigm Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.25×54 stick offers a thick, dark toothy maduro wrapper with minimal veins and tight even seams and construction. The aroma is a mild peppery tobacco. On first light the draw is
[nggallery id=175] Corona Nicaraguan Selection 10th Anniversary Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offers a dark tan, firmly packed wrapper showing minimal veins and tight seams with a large double cap. The aroma is a mellow tobacco smell, reminiscent of the ‘perfect humidor’. Starting off it gives out huge volumes of smoke with a very easy, free draw. Flavors are extremely sweet, tasting much like a flavored tip. The core …
[nggallery id=174] Padron Delicias Maduro Cigar Review This petite stick coming in at 4 7/8×46 offers a dark brown, very toothy and rugged wrapper with firm, crunch construction, some medium veins and an uneven handmade appearance. The aroma is a faint peppery tobacco with a hint of sweetness. First light reveals
[nggallery id=173] Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Toro Cigar Review This 6.5×52 stick offers a dark chocolate wrapper with a firm pack and satin feel. Minimal veins, invisible seams and a peppery cocoa aroma present with a fairly dense heft. The first third starts off on the smooth side, with a touch of aged tobacco taste and richness. The smoke is rich and plentiful with a medium body and soft …
[nggallery id=172] Gispert Churchill Cigar Review This 7×54 stick offered a medium tan smooth oily wrapper with a slightly spongy feel. Mild in aroma, body and strength, it presents a fairly consistent experience, transitioning once between flavors over the long 2+ hour smoke. Although this particular sample had a wrapper flaw that cut it short at the 1:45 mark, it would easily push past 2 hours under normal circumstances. First …
[nggallery id=171] Ashton VSG Eclipse Tubos Cigar Review This 6×52 dark chocolate stick comes wrapped in a cedar sleeve, inside a black aluminum tube for easy transport and storage. Offering a robust, slightly veiny irregular roll it presents slight tooth, a firm pack and beautiful chocolate tobacco aroma. Starting on the mild-medium body side of things, it opens with
[nggallery id=169] The Griffin’s Perfecto Cigar Review This 4 5/8×52 perfecto stick offered a medium tan smooth wrapper with good seams and a rock hard pack. Presenting draw problems until 1/4″ was clipped off the head and a further 1/2″ was burned off the foot, it finally settled to a just slightly firm draw. Burn was very good all the way down giving a rich voluminous smoke output. Flavors were …
[nggallery id=168] Ashton ESG 23 Year Salute Cigar Review This 6.25×52 stick offers a dark milk chocolate wrapper with a slight tooth, tight seams and firm pack with just a bit of give. A triple cap and minimal veins combine with a slightly irregular lumpy appearance showing it as a hand made creation. The first third brought
[nggallery id=167] Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta No. 7 Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offers a two-tone wrapper consisting of a natural light tan shade covering the first 75%, and the last 25% wrapped in a dark chocolate maduro leaf. With a very loose, effortless draw, it puts out a terrific amount of smoke. Starting with a slightly bitter wood flavor
[nggallery id=165] El Primer Mundo Rosado Oscuro Cigar Review This 5×50 box pressed stick presents a dark chocolate, slightly toothy wrapper showing minimal veins with tight seams and construction. The aroma is a sweet and peppery tobacco. Medium-full body, the flavors in the first third were smooth and rich giving a complex blend of a mild pepper, chocolate, light leather and cream with a touch of aged tobacco. Smoke output …
[nggallery id=164] La Aurora Belicoso Maduro Cigar Review This 6.25×52 stick offers a dark brown wrapper showing minimal veins, clean seams and a very firm pack. 3/4″ had to be clipped off the tip for a decent draw, producing just an average amount of smoke on the draw. First third flavors were
[nggallery id=163] CAO Escaparate Ecuador Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offers a light tan, paper thin wrapper that has some minor problems. The shoulder peeled off after cutting, a couple small cracks appeared above the band and there is a large patch below. The burn however was not compromised and it went just fine all the way down with a great draw slightly on the tight side. Smoke output …
The reviews are going to be delayed for a few days, I’m having some computer hardware problems at the moment on my main system and am waiting for a parts shipment. When I get going again I’ll catch up with a few in a row!
[nggallery id=162] Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 Connecticut Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5×50 medium tan stick offers a firm, dense pack under smooth wrapper with minimal veins and a triple cap. Starting off very bitter, the first third was a dry, slightly bitter almond, fading quickly to a finish of an oily oak with hints of pepper zing. By the 2nd third flavors transitioned to a mild-medium roasted nut and oily …
[nggallery id=161] Victor Sinclair Triple Corojo Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 medium tan stick offers a soft satin wrapper with minimal veins and very smooth seams with a triple cap. Body started medium-full pulling down to a medium by the 2nd third. Strength slowly built up to full by the end of the stick at the 1:10 hour mark. Burn and draw were both excellent from start to finish, holding …
[nggallery id=160] Padilla Signature 1932 Limitada Oscuro Salomon Cigar Review This 7.2×59 figurado features a dark chocolate, oily, slightly toothy wrapper with minimal veins and invisible seams. Draw was perfect with just the right amount of resistance for effortless control. Body was medium-full giving rich,
[nggallery id=159] Corona Nicaraguan Selection Torpedo Maduro Cigar Review This 6.5×52 stick offered a medium chocolate wrapper with a slightly spongy feel and fairly dense pack showing minimal veins and a satin finish. The tip needed to be cut back about 1/2″ for a good draw, which produced a nice creamy oily smoke. Flavors were a rich sweet creamy leather with undertones of aged tobacco smoothness and a touch of …
[nggallery id=158] Macanudo Maduro Diplomat Cigar Review This 4.5×60 perfecto offers a very oily dark chocolate wrapper with very firm construction, minimal veins and a very small cap & shoulder that gave me a bit of trouble cutting as far as unraveling. Draw was very firm, almost plugged, offering little smoke output and somewhat muted flavors. What did come out of it were
[nggallery id=157] Gurkha Centurion Cigar Review This 6×60 dark chocolate wrapped perfecto offers a draw on the firm side, and 5 inches of normal burn after getting past and clipping the tapered ends. Showing several transitions, flavors included a creamy buttery leather,
[nggallery id=156] Corona Cigar Company Gold Series Gorda Uncut Sungrown Cigar Review This 7×52 shaggy foot stick offers a dark brown wrapper with a bit of oil, a satin finish and a very aromatic wrapper of sandalwood. The first two thirds were very mild with a light, airy smoke and flavors of light earth and a touch of cream. For a short time around the 1/2 way point a dry …
[nggallery id=155] Padilla Dominus Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offered a medium chocolate wrapper with minimal veins, a very soft silky feel and a floral aroma. Body was medium-full giving rich smooth flavors all the way down with a good bit of power, but never overwhelming. Total burn time was just under 1 hour burning very well with a draw on the firm side. Smoke output was very good, …
[nggallery id=154] Cielo Poseidon Cigar Review This 5×50 box pressed sungrown offered a satin medium chocolate wrapper with minimal veins, an oily feel and a slightly toothy appearance. Flavors were medium-full bodied all the way down, giving a big rich smoke filled experience. They included an aged tobacco smoothness, black pepper flavor with a bit of a zing, oily, smooth deep leather that turned pretty creamy in the 2nd third …
[nggallery id=153] Panacea Red 760 Cigar Review This monster 7×60 medium chocolate maduro stick offers a tight, dense pack, minimal veins and an oily satin wrapper with some good tooth. Body started off near full and quickly mellowed to a nice medium. Flavors in the first third included
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[nggallery id=152] Camacho Pre-Embargo Cigar Review This 6×48 stick is derived from actual decades old pre-embargo tobacco from Cuba. Offering a medium chocolate wrapper with a spongy feel, closed foot and pigtail cap it shows minimal veins and good clean seams. With a burn time of only 1 hour, it imparts a medium-full body and full strength, giving a rush and buzz just an inch in to the smoke. Smoke …
[nggallery id=151] Perdomo Grand Cru Maduro Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×54 dark chocolate stick offered a satin wrapper with minimal veins and nice tight construction. Draw was perfect producing lots of thick and rich smoke with minimal effort. Body was medium-full giving smooth dry flavors of deep tobacco, sweet earthy leather and a mild pepper zing on the short finish. Ash held on cleanly to the 1/2 point and a …
[nggallery id=150] Xerez Corona Cigar Review This 5.5×44 bundle stick offers a medium chocolate wrapper with a soft spongy feel and many blemishes. Definitely not a premium stick but an average looking $1.xx cheap stick. Burn was very fast, the cherry moving quickly with each draw and the whole smoke lasting just 40 min. Smoke output was exceptional proving tons of rich flavor and volume from the perfect easy draw …
[nggallery id=149] Man O’War Ruination Belicoso Cigar Review This 5.7×56 stick offers a dark and oily wrapper with fairly firm construction, small veins and tight seams. Draw was perfect and the burn was very good all the way down, holding long tight ashes. The first inch had quite a
[nggallery id=148] Baccarat Petit Corona Cigar Review This 5.5×42 natural stick offers a dry, satin wrapper with a light pack and a spongy feel with a few soft spots. Burn was very good all the way down, holding 1″ ash chunks and giving lots of good smoke volume. Flavors were never harsh, giving a mild-medium body of
[nggallery id=147] Mi Barrio El Acere Cigar Review This 60×6 Habano stick offers a satin toothy wrapper with small veins, tight seams and a nice triple cap with a sweet oily tobacco aroma. It has an excellent draw and very good burn, never needing attention and holding the ash in 1/3 solid chunks. Body was medium, smoke output was very good, becoming richer as the burn progressed. Flavors had …
[nggallery id=146] Sir Vin Cigars Merlin’s Magic Cigar Review This 7×50 stick offered a satin wrapper with a bit of oil sheen, firm construction and a slightly sweet aroma. Burn time was 1:45 to the nub with a very good burn and slightly loose draw all the way down. Ash was flowery but did hold on very well, falling off in 1/3rd chunks. The entire smoke was very silky and …
I have a request from one of our readers, looking for help getting some of the fine cigars he sees reviewed and advertised. You see he lives in Europe and is finding it extremely difficult to get shipments from US establishments. So here’s your chance to help! Are you an overseas customer that knows of good shops? Are you a retailer that ships overseas? Are you a manufacturer that sells …
[nggallery id=145] El Titan De Bronze Redemption Maduro Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offered a dark chocolate, satin wrapper with a slight oil sheen and tooth. Very small veins and clean seams ran the length to a triple cap all packed perfectly. Draw was slightly firm with perfect resistance for an almost razor sharp burn all the way down, even after sitting for 5 minutes unattended. The smoke was …
[nggallery id=144] San Cristobal Monumento Cigar Review This 7.25 x 49 stick offers a oily dark chocolate wrapper with slight tooth and fairly firm construction. The aroma has a slight sweet cocoa note along with a rich tobacco. This was a monster of a smoke pushing the 2 hour mark and building to full strength by the last bit – not an early morning smoke! It had some minor burn …
[nggallery id=143] Cienfuegos Engine #5 Cigar Review This 5×50 robusto size maduro stick offers a mottled wrapper with good smooth seams and small veins. Draw was loose but controllable with no construction issues. The ash was fairly toothy and held on for 1″ at a time before falling in chunks. Smoke output was very good, always thick and coating if not huge in volume. Flavors had a couple nice transitions, …
[nggallery id=142] Nica Libre Imperial Cigar Review This 6×54 box pressed maduro stick offers an oily, slightly toothy well made wrapper with an extremely pungent aroma of barnyard. This is often marketed as a copy of or alternative to the Padron blend. While it certainly does not live up to that claim it does stand well on it’s own merits. Starting medium and ending medium full,
[nggallery id=141] San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol Robusto Cigar Review This 5×52 stick offers a dark milk chocolate wrapper with small veins and a slightly soapy tobacco aroma. Burn was overall very good never needing any touchups, with a perfect draw – just the right amount of resistance. Smoke output was huge and very thick, chewy at points and always cool down to the nub. Total burn time was 1 …
[nggallery id=139] Padron 1964 Anniversary Torpedo Maduro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick offers a firm box pressed dark chocolate wrapper with terrific sweet tobacco and spicy aromas. Burn was almost razor sharp all the way down with a perfect draw giving just the right amount of resistance for an easy cool draw. Flavors were plentiful to say the least with many transition points throughout from beginning to end. They were …
Fellow Tobacconists, 2009 is drawing to an end, and in the midst of the economic downturn, we’re surviving, and in some cases, growing both in business and as a family. I’d like to thank all of you for your ravenous support of the illusione brands. I’d also like to take this opportunity to re-affirm my commitment to keep illusione cigars small, manageable, and a protected brand in the future. With …
[nggallery id=140] Bucanero Red Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×52 stick had a fairly ragged wrapper, showing stretches, holes and tears, with seams lifting up. It had a soapy tobacco aroma and a tan, satin leaf. The burn and draw however were not effected, both were very good all the way down with zero problems. Draw was just on the loose side and burn was pretty straight with just slight waves. …
[nggallery id=138] La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial Lancero Cigar Review This 7.5×38 medium tan stick offers a smooth almost seamless wrapper with a triple cap and very small veins with firm construction. Overall a medium body stick it packs a medium-full power kick, giving a slight buzz about 1/2 way through. Flavors were extremely
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[nggallery id=136] Puros Indios Viejo Presidente Cigar Review This 7×48 stick offered a dark tam wrapper showing a fairly firm wrap and lots of texture to the leaf. The burn had several points that needed touchups, but by the last third it calmed down and was pretty straight on it’s own. Flavors had several transitions along with the body. Starting off
[nggallery id=134] Bucanero Canon Cubano Natural Cigar Review This 5.5×60 light tan double connecticut stick offered a 1 hour burn time with plenty of smooth creamy smoke and a very loose draw. Burn was good all the way down with just minor waviness. The first third showed flavors of
[nggallery id=127] This lighter is, in a word, dainty. It has a fairly artistic design and is just overall a very small lighter. I have big hands and it’s not comfortable for me to use, to scrunch my thumb down holding the button. Those with smaller hands such as the ladies, may find it very comfortable indeed! It offered very good burn time from the single natural flame. The button stays nice and cool as it is not directly attached to …
[nggallery id=137] Old Henry Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offers a medium tan wrapper with firm construction and a triple cap, with a very pleasant sweet aroma. Flavors were fairly consistant for the first two thirds, showing a smooth, rich
[nggallery id=135] J.L. Salazar Y Hermanos Reserva Especial Seires V Maduro Churchill Cigar Review This 7 1/4×52 box press stick offered a dark chocolate wrapper with fairly soft construction, a toothy wrapper and just some small veins and a wonderfully spicy aroma. Total burn time was 1:10 with only one spot near the 2nd third transition that required a touch-up. Draw was slightly loose and produced
[nggallery id=133] Padilla Signature 1932 Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 dark chocolate stick offered a smooth almost seamless wrapper with some tiny veins, a triple cap and a great tobacco aroma. Draw was on the loose side and burn was very good all the way down, holding the ash in thirds. Flavors were very consistent from first light to the nub, giving
[nggallery id=129] I was excited to buy this lighter looking at the design over the internet. I really like the fact that the reservoir is not only large, but clear plastic, offering an instant check as to it’s fill. Unfortunately even though yes it does give great burn times, using it is downright painful unless you are the sort that only uses it for 10-15 seconds and lights your cigar very quickly. I know many …
[nggallery id=132] Sir Vin Cigars Premium Royale Silver Lance Cigar Review This 6×50 box press double maduro stick offers a butter smooth dark chocolate wrapper with a very firm press and double cap. Total burn time to the nub was 1:20 with a perfect draw and almost razor sharp line. Flavors were fairly consistent, holding a core of creamy prominent leather and a long earthy, peppery finish to the last …
[nggallery id=131] Cheap Stick Shootout 2 Cigar Review This is the 2nd Cheap Stick Shootout – today we have the Thompson Empresario Maduro Churchill vs. the Perfect Cut Corona Tubos. The Empresario comes in at 7×48, the Perfect Cut at 5.5×42. Both are a mild-medium cigar, the Empresario being a traditional long filler handmade, the Perfect Cut a machine made short filler. Draw and burn on both were very good, …
[nggallery id=130] Piano Fuerte Sonata Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.5×54 stick offered a thin light tan wrapper with a firm wrap and a wrinkled wet look. Draw was on the loose side but produced a very good amount of smoke, more so in the last half. Burn was very good with just a few little waves here and there but
[nggallery id=125] Illusione 88 Cigar Review This 5×52 robusto sized stick offered a very oily, smooth firm wrapper with a nice sweet floral aroma. Burn was very good all the way down, holding the ash to each third. Draw was slightly on the loose side with perfect resistance. The first third brought flavors
[nggallery id=128] This fairly hefty lighter offers both a jet torch and a natural flame in one unit. The two flames are independent of each other, both in actuation and adjustment. The bottom holds the refill valve and two adjustment screws for the flames. The torch is lit by depressing the top button which slides the top cover back and starts ignition. The natural flame is then lit optionally by …
[nggallery id=124] La Aroma De Cuba New Blend Monarch Cigar Review This 6×52 stick offered a very smooth satin medium chocolate wrapper with a nice aroma of dusty cocoa. Draw started out very firm but gradually went down to a very nice amount of resistance as the stick burned. Total burn time to the nub was
[nggallery id=122] El Titan de Bronze Redemption Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick offered a medium brown satin wrapper with a fairly firm construction and triple cap. Flavors started out as a medium bodied pepper powerhouse with near full strength, with transitions of a light creamy leather, slight sweetness and
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[nggallery id=121] Old Henry Maduro Robusto Cigar Review This 5×50 stick offered a dark chocolate, VERY thick and toothy wrapper with excellent construction. Burn was almost razor sharp all the way down, with the ash holding to the 1/2 way point and a perfect draw. Flavors in the first half were of a medium bodied
[nggallery id=120] Ashton Aged Maduro #40 Cigar Review This 6×60 stick offered a very dark, firm satin wrapper with a lot of texture like shrink wrap. Medium bodied overall, flavors were typical of a maduro stick at most points with the addition of being extra smooth and light. Creamy sweet leather came through for the first half, followed by
[nggallery id=119] Santiago Cabana Maduro Toro Cigar Review This 6×50 dark chocolate stick offered a slightly toothy, satin wrapper with a nice firm construction. Burn time to the band was just over an hour with a draw that started slightly firm and ended slightly loose with a good burn. Flavors present were medium bodied overall with a few distinct transitions. The first third was the typical maduro cigar – slightly …
[nggallery id=118] Gurkha Micro Batch Liga VH-7 Cigar Review This 6×50 box pressed stick offered a very soft silky dark chocolate wrapper, with a near perfect burn and great draw, on the loose side. Burn time to just past the band was 1:15 with the ash holding on right to the 1/2 way point, about 3″. The first half
[nggallery id=117] J.L. Salazar Reserva Especial Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.25×54 box pressed stick offered a medium chocolate, satin wrapper with a very firm feel. Draw was on the loose side but produced copious amounts of smoke all the way down with a very good burn, no issues. Flavors were medium bodied overall, with a
[nggallery id=116] Piano Fuerte Bravo Toro Cigar Review This 6×52 stick offered a dark, toothy, oily wrapper with a firm satin feel and sweet tobacco aroma. Overall body was medium, with the first half being a little lighter. Smoke was a bit light till the 1/2 way point at which it became much more ich and plentiful. Burn and draw were both very good, with no construction issues. Draw was …
[nggallery id=115] San Cristobal Lancero Cigar Review This 7.5×38 stick offered an excellent burn and great draw, slightly on the firm side with just the right amount of resistance all the way down. Flavors were rich, intense and bold – yet utterly smooth and never more than medium bodied. Several flavor transitions were present, with some flavors swapping, others coming and going at points. The combinations were very well blended …
[nggallery id=114] Man ‘O War Toro Cigar Review This 6.5 x52 dark chocolate stick offered a toothy, thick firm wrapper giving tons of rich creamy smoke. Burn was very good, draw was on the loose side with good resistance. Flavors were
[nggallery id=113] Piano Fuerte Sonata Double Corona Cigar Review This 6×60 stick from Piano Fuerte came in a light tan wrapper with good firm construction and a smooth finish. Lasting just over an hour, it offered a fairly plain flavor profile but with a few good distinct transitions. Flavors included
[nggallery id=111] Tatuaje Havana VI Nobles Cigar Review This 5×50 medium chocolate wrapped stick offered an excellent burn and perfect draw, lasting just under 1 hour to the band point. Flavors started a little on the mild side but woke up by the 1/2 way point to produce a nice medium body experience. Several transitions led to flavors including leather, sweetness, mild earthiness, pepper washes, cocoa and a warm mild …
[nggallery id=110] Ashton Classic 898 Cigar Review This 6.5×44 stick offers a light tan wrapper with small veins and a thin slightly soft wrapper. The flavor profile was very complex with changes happening every few minutes to the band point. Total burn time to the band was 1:15 where it got a little warm for my taste but still had a good inch left. Flavors included
[nggallery id=109] Marco V Brazilian Grand Reserve Cigar Review This 5×60 dark chocolate stick sports a soft, satin slightly toothy wrapper, with a very good burn all the way down, holding the ash past the 1/2 way point. Draw was excellent with the perfect amount of resistance for a smooth easy draw giving
[nggallery id=108] Perdomo Grand Cru Toro Corojo Cigar Review This 6×50 stick offered a medium chocolate brown wrapper with striations and a very soft silky texture with an aged tobacco aromas. Burn was good all the way down and the draw was pretty free with just a touch of resistance. It produced thick rich smoke with just a tiny easy draw, giving a medium-full body overall. Flavors were very diverse, …
[nggallery id=106] Don Pepin Garcia ‘Blue’ Generosos Cigar Review This 6×50 milk chocolate stick offered a slightly toothy but satiny wrapper, with a firm and slightly bumpy construction. Burn was almost razor sharp and the draw was absolutely perfect. Total burn time to the nub was 1:15 where it got hot for me. The second half especially produced great amounts of thick rich smoke, giving flavors of coffee, leather, sweetness …
[nggallery id=107] Berger & Argenti Clasico Belicoso Cigar Review This 5.75×50 stick offered a tan, textured but firm wrapper, with a nice tobacco aroma. Total burn time was 1:45 just past the band point, and it was almost razor sharp all the way down. The ash was light grey and white, holding on 1 1/2″ at a time. The draw was
[nggallery id=105] Ashton Heritage Churchill Cigar Review This 6.75×48 stick offered an extremely smooth, smoke-rich experience. Burn and draw were flawless all the way down, absolutely perfect. Body was pushing medium most of the time with very smooth and pronounced flavors of
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[nggallery id=104] Reyes Family Cigars Premier Gordo Cigar Review This 6×60 double tapered stick is unique in that both ends are open, making the cut completely unnecessary. Luckily they designed it just right, and both the burn and draw were very good right from the start with no issues. Draw was actually on the loose side with just the right amount of resistance, something that surprised me given the small …
[nggallery id=103] Gran Habano 3 Siglos Torpedo Cigar Review This 6.1×56 dark chocolate stick offered a medium body experience with somewhat muted flavors. The wrapper and binder both had very pronounced veins giving one minor burn problem that required an early touch up. The remainder of the burn was not perfect but was self-correcting. Draw was on the loose side and worked well. Flavors of the first third were …
[nggallery id=102] Pinar Del Rio Seleccion Reserva Limitada Torpedo Cigar Review This 6×52 torpedo stick offers a mottled milk and dark chocolate appearance with a smooth satin wrapper and firm construction. Burn was very good not needing any attention, with a perfect draw for easy puffs. The smoke was rich and chewy offering great mouth feel with a medium body. Flavors to the first half were of coffee, cocoa and …
[nggallery id=101] Ashton VSG Robusto Cigar Review This 5.5 x 50 offered a notably smooth medium-full experience with a mix of several prominent flavors. The first 1/2 brought a bit of sweet tobacco and leather with the last bringing cocoa and leather with a touch of oil. The finish was very consistent with a long pepper zing over the tongue lasting well until the next draw. Total time to the …
[nggallery id=100] Berger & Argenti Entubar Robusto Cigar Review This 5 1/4 x 54 stick offered a very consistent flavor profile of deep rich tobacco flavor with touches of leather in the first 1/2 and a bit of barnyard appearing through the second. The finish was very long with a mild pepper flavor and tingle on the tongue. The draw was on the loose side with the perfect amount of …
[nggallery id=99] The Football Cigar Review This stick, about 4 1/2″ long and 60 or so around in the widest section, proved to be a novelty item. I didn’t know what to expect from it, simply because it was obviously a novelty cigar. On one had it might just be produced for fun and appearances, on the other – it is just a regular cigar with an odd shape and …
[nggallery id=98] Cuba Aliados Miami Edition Toro Viejo Cigar Review This 6×53 stick offered a medium body experience, giving flavors of smooth hay and nuts with a clean finish. light pepper notes with a touch of spice came well after the draw and last about a minute. Burn time to the band was 1:15 where I ended it, preferring a very cool smoke.
[nggallery id=96] Pinar Del Rio Sungrown Lancero Cigar Review This 7.25×38 stick packed a whollup of spice through the first two thirds, that only calmed down at the end. I have had buffalo wings with less heat than this put off on my lips and tongue at the start! Besides the hot finish it offered a myriad of flavor combinations, changing up every 10 draws or so. Total smoke time …
A couple things I am frequently asked, be it on the blog, through YouTube, comments on the articles or videos, email, through forums, etc. – is why don’t I give cigars a rating and talk more about the stick before I smoke it? Simply put, there are some things that I have chosen not to do because I feel they are irrelevant to the pleasure and experience of smoking a …
OK how cool is this? Humidor cologne! Yes it’s exactly what you are thinking…have a look! Dementer Fragrances These guys have a TON of other really cool ‘flavors’ as they put it – I can pick out at least a dozen really cool scents I would love to try. Finally, stuff made for MEN the way we always wanted! Leather, bonfire, dirt, fireplace, pipe tobacco, saw dust – come on! …
[nggallery id=80] This lighter offers dual flames, for nice slow toasting of cigars. The flames are wide and tall to accommodate even the largest ring gauges. It’s major drawback is the small fuel supply and no fuel window. 4 lights per fill is average.
[nggallery id=95] Arturo Fuente Don Carlos #3 Cigar Review This 5.5×44 stick offered a medium body but medium-full strength experience. Burn was excellent, draw was on the firm side and excellent all the way down. Flavors were simple, offering
[nggallery id=94] Pinar Del Rio Oscuro Torpedo Cigar Review This oily wrapped dark chocolate 6.5×52 stick offers a sweet tobacco aroma that is equally matched in it’s flavor profile. The first 1/2 was sweet mellow tobacco with a good little pepper and spice finish from the draw through the long finish. Starting a solid medium, ending a medium-full it never overwhelmed or disappointed. The 2nd half brought some cocoa along, …
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[nggallery id=93] This 5×54 stick offered a significant power punch with smooth and mellow flavors. Construction was excellent with a great burn and draw all the way down, on the loose side with just the right amount of resistance. Smoke time was just over two hours and you REALLY don’t want to rush it any more than that. Body was
[nggallery id=92] This 6×53 stick was a powerhouse of flavor! Offering a pretty straight forward but interesting blend of flavors all the way down. The burn was excellent from start to finish, holding the white ash to about an inch. Draw was firm and worked well, taking the smoke time past 2 hours just past the band. Flavors were a very rich, smooth leather with touches of heat on the …
[nggallery id=91] This 7×48 stick offered a small open foot, that I would suggest cutting off before lighting, having tried it closed. The first 3rd of this cigar was the most mild experience I have had of any cigar, hands down. Barely any smoke or body, and the flavors were
[nggallery id=90] This 7×49 stick offers a unique packaging approach, putting a faux newspaper clipping around the foot as a little twister for effect. The aroma is of cocoa and the stick is firm and satiny with just a little texture to the wrapper. Draw was perfect with just the right amount of
[nggallery id=89] This 6.5×52 torpedo stick offered a silky smooth natural wrapper, giving tons of smooth rich smoke at every draw. Draw was loose but worked perfectly, with an almost razor sharp burn all the way down. Smoke time to the band was 2 hours, very impressive for a $5 stick! Body was
Unboxing and initial test HERE I have been using this lighter exclusively for the last two weeks, and have to say it’s very nice! The one thing negative I had to say in the initial unboxing and testing proved to be inconsequential – the thumb position used on the trigger. In real use, you simply don’t use it long enough to ever notice it as an issue. The lighter remained …
[nggallery id=87] This 4×48 stick offered a big punch at the start offering a medium-full body and strength, only calming down to medium towards the end. Flavors remained very simple and consistent from beginning to end, with strong tobacco notes, a little wood and a little nut at the very end when it got hot. The draw was very loose but it performed flawlessly, offering tons of smooth rich smoke …
[nggallery id=86] This 5.25×50 stick offered a very full bodied experience! Not for the new smoker for sure. The flavor combination was very unique, offering a VERY rich chewy smoke with notes of leather, oak, spice, caramel, coffee – all quickly transitioning from one to the next on every draw. The finish was surprisingly short and clean, with a pepper kick that went from big to
[nggallery id=85] This 5.2×54 box pressed stick offered a medium body experience with mild woody flavors. Always buttery and creamy smooth, it offered a big pepper and spice kick on the finish during the first two thirds. The pepper calmed down from the band point back, offering just a clean short finish with a little tickle on the tongue. This stick needed to be drawn every 30 seconds or it …
[nggallery id=83] 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
[nggallery id=84] This single jet torch lighter features a semi-gloss black plastic and brushed aluminum finish. The weight and construction feels very good in your hand, and operation of the switch is easy enough although better leverage would be appreciated. The front side features a plexi sight window into the reservoir, a welcome feature. The back side features a spring loaded punch cutter that flips down and self-clears as it …
[nggallery id=81] 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 full wrapper section. Flavor was medium bodied offering a mild complexity of smooth and rich wood, hints of …
[nggallery id=82] 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 really good sticks! No $2 duds or house blends. I have had most of them and REALLY like …
[nggallery id=79] 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
[nggallery id=78] 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 a hint of spice on the tounge. Just over 1 hour to the band point, great for a …
[nggallery id=77]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 required near the end. Just about 2 hours long!
[nggallery id=76] 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 flavors were medium bodied and consistent all the way from beginning to end and were deep, earthy, woody, …
[nggallery id=75] 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 cheap smoke!
[nggallery id=74] 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.
[nggallery id=73] 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 finish was on the long side and had a substantial mouth feel, but never overwhelming. Certainly worth up …
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 had a early morning shoot today and knew I would have an hour of wait time outdoors, so I grabbed …
[nggallery id=72] 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 slightly as it went along. 1 1/2 hours to the band point where I stopped. These are available …
[nggallery id=71] 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 the draw was excellent with just the right amount of easy resistance. 1 1/2 hours to the band …
[nggallery id=70]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 up and down slightly over the course of the 1 1/2 hour burn. Construction was excellent with a near …
This 6×52 stick offered a near perfect burn with a very tight draw giving a mild-medium body experience. Flavors started out with a great light leather, with toast, nuts and tobacco following. The finish was short and clean till the last third where it became more substantial and heavy. Overall it took me back to the Rocky Patel R4 minus the spice, reviewed here. [nggallery id=69]
This 7×56 stick started out promising, albeit with simple flavors of pepper, tobacco and a hint of sweetness. By the 2/3 point 45 min in though, the flavors had changed to a nice smooth nut but then unfortunately the stick became unsmokeable in a matter of seconds prompting a recut and relight, with horrible flavors afterwards. Full details shown in the video. [nggallery id=68]
This large 7.2×54 stick offered a few surprises to me! A bit lax in the first third I thought it might be a bit boring, having only a cedar wood taste and a mild body. The draw started firm and needed to be drawn frequently and
This 6×54 stick came in a silky smooth satin wrapper with nice tight, round construction. Burn was excellent though quite fast, ending at the band in just 45 min. Draw was loose but functioned perfectly giving lots of rich smooth smoke. Flavors included a slightly sweet wood, changing to chocolate, cocoa and coffee with a dry, earthy-feeling finish with a medium body. Thank you very much to Cuban Crafters for …
This 6×54 torpedo stick offered a good burn with good draw on the loose side, giving a ton of thick rich smoke. Flavors were plentiful from the first bit all the way to the band giving a combination of nuts, wood, earth, fruity sweetness and pepper all with a short smooth finish. 1 1/2 hours just past the band point. Thank you to Cuban Crafters Cigars for donating the stick …
[nggallery id=64] This 6.5×52 torpedo stick came in a light tan slightly bumpy wrapper, but with no construction issues. Burn and draw were both excellent, having no issues and the perfect amount of resistance for copious amounts of rich smoke. Body proved to be mild-medium with flavors of wood, leather, nuts and a nice white pepper
This 6×52 stick offered a mild experience with little smoke and commanding frequent puffs for proper performance. It had a couple minor burn issues needing touch-up, but was ok other than that. Draw was on the firm side and flavors were very simple and consistent. On the draw you get a grassy hay followed by tobacco flavors ending in a short clean finish. The last 3rd saw a bit of …
This 6×50 maduro stick offered exceptional performance, giving a fairly complex flavor blend of Leather, spice, coffee, pepper, nuts and grass at points. The draw was just about perfect slightly on the loose side and the burn was excellent, never needing a 2nd thought. Ash held on long and tight for 2 inches at a time. The finish was fairly long, building in the pepper and spice as it went …
This 6×50 stick offered a medium body with flavors of roasted nuts with touches of dry roasted coffee. Pepper kicks and spice laced the first half, and the finish was clean and short throughout. Burn was excellent as was the draw, no performance issues at all. Thank you very much to Cuban Crafters for donating the cigar for review! [nggallery id=61]
[nggallery id=60] This 5×55 maduro wrapped stick offered quite the punch, considering it’s a Montecristo! Flavors were extremely consistant and simple from start to finish offering a deep smooth wood, with a hint of nuts nearer the end. A slight oil was left on the lips, and it had a nice pepper and spice kick on the long finish. The body was medium-full, but never overwhelming. Burn was excellent and …
This 6.5×52 stick offered a mild experience with smooth light smoke, offering a woody and slightly sweet taste, best described as butterscotch at points. A creamy nuttiness ended it, with a short clean finish all the way through. Construction was perfect with no issues and a perfect draw. Thank you very much to Cuban Crafters for donating the stick for review! [nggallery id=59]
This large 6×60 stick offered rugged construction with minor burn issues needing a couple touch-ups giving lots of smooth smoke and a good draw slighly on the loose side. It was mild-medium at most, offering wood flavors with a touch of nuts and sweetness at a few points, with a short, dry finish. Thank you very much to Cuban Crafters for donating this stick for review! [nggallery id=58]
[nggallery id=57] This 5×60 stick offered a medium body smoke, with tastes of creamy smooth nuts and wood with touches of oil on the lips and a fairly strong pepper kick that came on during the short finish, intensifying near the end. Burn was flawless, draw was very good, no construction issues. It’s a long lasting smoke, I took it for 1 1/2 hours to the band point. Thank you …
[nggallery id=56] This 5×50 stick offered a very loose draw with a near perfect burn. Flavors came in at about a medium-full body but not overwhelming at all, with predominately nutty and earthy-leather flavors. The finish was short, with a slight oil on the lips and a little pepper kick on the tongue lasting after the draw. Thank you very much to the Flatbed Cigar Company for generously donating this …