Reviews
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Date Added: Sunday 29 April, 2018
Cohiba Siglo II Cigar - 1 Single
by Judah
I’m down to the last 1.5 inched of my first siglo II. It is an amazing smoke! Light and creamy from the start, it has lovely cedar notes to begin with, with just a hint of honey and vanilla in the second third. A little pepper coming through in the final third makes for a nice finish. The construction was impeccable. A smooth, oily surface without a flaw. It had a slightly spicy smell. I cut it easily with my cutter and was pleased to discover that it had a good draw, not too tight and not too loose. It lit easily with a match and immediately gave off plenty of nice thick smoke. So far, it has burned perfectly and the draw has been perfect (for me). A sweet, spicy aroma hanging in my living room from the smoke only adds to the overall enjoyment.
Move over Punch coronations, this is my new favourite mareva!
I’m burning my fingers now and I don’t want to put it out! I’m so glad I have more! This was the first Cohiba that I’ve smoked which really lived up to the hype/price tag! I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Date Added: Monday 23 April, 2018
Nice stick for the money, even burn flavour was good and lasted a good while, already added to my next order and will use as an everyday smoke
Date Added: Saturday 21 April, 2018
Ive heard many good reports of CLE Asylum cigars and so I went with this Robusto.
I really enjoyed it. Remained very firm throughout and I enjoyed the flavours as I smoked it. It lasted me just over an hour I think.
Id definitely buy again although Im looking forwards to the Hercule for my next Asylum purchase.
Date Added: Thursday 19 April, 2018
Purchased in spring of 2016 as part of a fact-finding-mission in preparation for my wedding in September of the same year. Six-month reconnaissance took my senses from Cuba and the New World to Europe, Sumatra and beyond.
Starting my expedition with this Chinchalero Esportivo, with its smooth tasting blend of new world fillers - wasnt too imposing. Beneath the cocoon of cellophane, the small creases and imperfections in the wrapper assured me that it was truly hand-rolled. The thirty-eight ring gauge felt a little slim in the hand (my hands anyway) but led to a concentrated taste when throughout the petit-corona sized, five-inch length. Good flavour, not spicy but creamy and warm.
Smoke for around 30 minutes with a pale ale on a spring afternoon in the garden, a much needed rest after walking the dog and cutting the grass.
The Chinchalero Esporivo established a good baseline for me on my adventure, and I would revisit the pleasure of the smoke in my head before lighting up future cigars I considered to be comparable. I have a Chinchalero Torcidos resting peacefully in my
Date Added: Friday 06 April, 2018
Amazing value short smoke, loads of spice in the first third, things mellowed in the second third and transitioned nicely into a smooth and leathery final third. Paired beautifully with a light, fruity barbera I was drinking at the time. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for an interesting short smoke.
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Date Added: Monday 26 March, 2018
Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos Cigar - 1 Single
by Stephen
Inch for inch, this was the priciest smoke in my humidor and I had been very much looking forward to it.
What a disappointment!
First, the draw was so tight I was struggling to get much through it. I rolled it around and got it loosened up a bit, but it never quite produced the easy draw and large volumes of smoke I was anticipating. Next, it wouldn’t hold its ash, and it wouldn’t stay lit. I had to relight it three times and after it went out a fourth time I lost the will to try again, with still about an inch to go.
Looking at the other reviews, perhaps I was unlucky with the construction of this one. However, overall, this was a very disappointing smoke. I did occasionally encounter the Cohiba flavours I had been looking forward to, but it fell well short of my expectations and I will have to think hard about whether to invest this much again in another one any time soon.
