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Jul 9

Cuban Crafters Cupido Tuxedo Churchill Maduro Cigar Review

Posted on Friday, July 9, 2010 in Cigar Reviews

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 leather, oily slightly sweet caramel and a short clean oily finish. Smoke output is normal, draw remains good, and the burn is almost razor sharp. 40 min in almost to the 1/2 way point, flavors have turned very rich and creamy giving nice desert like tastes. The leather died down and the overall experience is lighter than the first third. The caramel is pronounced like a creme broule and the finish is oily and short with just a hint of pepper. The end of the 2nd third brought a rich earth and a longer finish. The last third continued the same flavor profile, ending the smoke at 1:45 to the nub where it started getting warm for my taste. Thank you very much to Cuban Crafters for sending this sample for review, I greatly appreciate it! Photography by BG Pictures.

Apr 8

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 10of10

Posted on Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 10of10
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Apr 5

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 9of10

Posted on Monday, April 5, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 9of10
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Apr 3

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 8of10

Posted on Saturday, April 3, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 8of10
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Mar 30

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 7of10

Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 7of10
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Mar 28

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 6of10

Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 6of10
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Mar 26

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 5of10

Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 5of10
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Mar 25

Cuban Crafters Black Perfect Cutter Review

Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Accessory Reviews

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 location. Pick one up at Cuban Crafters! Photography by BG Pictures.

Mar 25

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 3of10

Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 3of10
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Mar 23

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 4of10

Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 4of10
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Mar 21

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 2of10

Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 2of10
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Mar 19

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 1of10

Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 in Cigar Art

Cigar Art – Cuban Crafters 1of10
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Dec 9

J.L. Salazar Y Hermanos Reserva Especial Seires V Maduro Churchill Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in Cigar Reviews

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 huge mounts of rich smoke from the start. Overall body was medium, although the first third during the draw was pushing full for a little while. Flavors were mildly complex, including a smooth creamy leather, slight sweetness with a touch of coffee and cocoa at some points of the last half. The finish was very short and clean, leaving just a hint of a pepper and spice. Thank you to Cuban Crafters for sending this for review, I greatly appreciate it! Photography by BG Pictures.

Nov 4

J.L. Salazar Reserva Especial Torpedo Cigar Review

Posted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Cigar Reviews

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 very smooth blend of flavors including creamy leather, wood, touches of caramel and cherry, and a slight pepper wash on the finish. Total smoke time to the nub was 1 1/2 hours. A thank you goes out to Cuban Crafters for generously sending this for review! Photography by BG Pictures.