Quorum Classic Churchill Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Saturday 07 November, 2020 by Ashley

I smoked this cigar (or at least lit it) 6 hours ago. Im still not entirely sure how to review it but here goes:

Smoke time: 1 hour 58 minutes
Drank with: glenfiddich 12 year old

First impressions: rough wrapper, inconsistent packing but some shhen in the right light. Smelt good. Wrapper felt a bit loose/flakey. Also very dry.

Cut/draw: tough to cut and really tight draw. Cut some more off, still a tight draw. Didnt dare cut more off for fear of the wrapper peeling off. Draw very tight. Worrying.

First light: tough draw after a good minute if toasting. End lit well but very little smoke coming through.

1st third: sweet and woody notes. Very little smoke (apart from cherry end). Notice the wrapper is peeling off toward third 3rd. Very pleasant taste. Earthy notes coming through but mild.

2nd third: a bit more sweetness but it comes and goes. Cedar notes and something else coming through. Draw very slightly easing. Wrapper is not damaged anymore because Im being careful. Lots if smoke coming from cherry end . Still mild to medium.

3rd third. Becoming more full bodied. Heavy wood notes. Spice coming through. Draw has eased but needs some double draws to keep it lit. Cherry end plooming smoke like you wouldnt believe.

Is it great? No. is it the best value for money cigar Ive ever smoked? Yes. £11 for a 2 hour smoke. Not the most complex or sophisticated but I did enjoy it once I knew it was developing.

Would I buy it again?

Yes. But not on the next order. Would suggest removing from cellophane and keeping in humidor for a couple of months.