Reviews

Date Added: Monday 20 June, 2016

Cohiba Club Cigarillos - Pack of 10 by Zenon

Sometimes it wasn’t convenient or I simply wasn’t in the mood for a one hour smoke so, after some research and based on past reviews, I chose this 10-15 minute smoke. I was disappointed with the first few cigars. A bit harsh and that special Cuban flavour was absent. Luckily, I had kept the package in my humidor from day one of opening. I noticed an improvement in flavour over the following days until the last few cigars were quite satisfying taste wise. It would appear true (as advised by a previous reviewer) that small cigars dry out to some degree and need some time in the humidor to regain their flavour. I found slow, gentle draws essential to avoiding low level bitterness. Based on the last few cigars in this pack I can say they satisfy the bill – a pleasant 15 minute smoke. I’ll be keeping future mini cigars in the humidor for at least a week before smoking.

Date Added: Monday 20 June, 2016

Charatan Original Petit Corona Tubed Cigar - 1 Single by Daniel

The first smoke of my Charatan sampler pack definitely did not disappoint. This little cigar of the full bodied variety definitely packs a punch. Throughout its 25-30 minute life span I got tastes of dark wood. The tube and cigar definitely tick the classy look box too. These would make ideal gifts or wedding smokes.

Date Added: Sunday 19 June, 2016

C.Gars Ltd Smokers Mints - Bag of 25 by Zenon

Originally a free gift with an order (thank you C.Gars). Not tried one myself but my wife (not a smoker) helped herself to one which she thoroughly enjoyed. I’m assured it’s a two hour mint. Bought a bag for her delectation.

Date Added: Tuesday 07 June, 2016

Conquistador Churchill Cigar - 1 Single by Thomas

Nice cigar, a bit tight on the draw for first 5 minutes but after that fine . A mild smoke I found put very pleasant all the same 7/10 .I would buy again.

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016

Cuaba Tradicionales Cigar - 1 Single by Staff

I smoked this cigar accompanied with some 7 year old Havana Club: what a perfect combination! Medium flavour and slightly lighter strength than the 2 larger sizes but no less pleasing. The blend reminds me somewhat of the smaller Romeos although it does retain a reasonably distinct flavour. Medium colorado maduro wrappers, smooth and relatively vein free. A decent daytime smoke. If you like the Cuaba Tradicionales you may wish to try: Punch Petit Corona and H. Upmann Gran Corona.

Date Added: Friday 03 June, 2016

Cuaba Exclusivos Cigar - Box of 25 by Staff

Reviewed by John Saucer (June 2000) I received 3 beautiful Cuaba Exclusivos from C.GARS Ltd ahead of the holidays. I enjoyed these on two separate occasions. One was smoked on a cool, clear night with a good book (and a nice glass of Balvenie) and the others later in a mini holiday herf with a fellow Cigar Family member (thanks Deadeye). This is a brand that I am quite familiar with as I am a fan of perfectos and have had the opportunity to smoke several sizes in this line over roughly the past 2 years. What first struck me was the fine reddish/brown wrappers that included a nice somewhat silky sheen. This surprised me a bit as these had just made a long voyage to reach me and some of the Exclusivos I had smoked in early 1998 had wrappers that were far more rustic. All three were reasonably uniform in construction (or as much as one would expect in a perfecto shaped cigar). There were a few minor bumps and veins but no real soft spots and again their appearance was considerably better than had been the case with Exclusivos I had smoked some 6-9 months earlier. The pre-light ar