[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 … Continue reading
Xikar EX Natural Flame Lighter Review
by Bryan Glynn, March 14, 2011Xikar Xi1 Cutter Review
by Bryan Glynn, January 6, 2011[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 … Continue reading →
Xikar HC Connecticut Grande Cigar Review
by Bryan Glynn, October 22, 2010[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 … Continue reading →
Xikar HC Criollo Grande Cigar Review
by Bryan Glynn, September 17, 2010[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 … Continue reading →
Xikar HC Series Connecticut Shade Toro Cigar Review
by Bryan Glynn, April 30, 2010[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 … Continue reading →
Xikar HC Series Criollo Lonsdale Cigar Review
by Bryan Glynn, April 14, 2010[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 … Continue reading →
Xikar Crossover Torch Lighter Review
by Bryan Glynn, March 27, 2010[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 … Continue reading →
Cigar Art – Xikar 4of4
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Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Toro Cigar Review
by Bryan Glynn, March 9, 2010[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 … Continue reading →
Cigar Art – Xikar 3of4
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