Reviews

Date Added: Wednesday 07 March, 2012

Caliber V - Digital Hygrometer Thermometer by Peter

A very common question answered, Do I remove my box of 25 tubed cigars from their tubes before putting them in my humidor, the answer is YES, so what's the reasoning behind this definite answer, Tobacco is an Hygroscopic material which has the ability to absorb or release moisture depending on it's local environment if the environment is humid the cigar will absorb moisture until it equalizes with the environment if the environment is dry the cigar will release moisture, so that's the science lesson finished, the next variable is quality control in an ideal world all tubed cigars would contain the ideal moisture level and the sealed tube would maintain this but we don't live in an ideal world so you have the possibility of tubed cigars even out of the same box being under humidified, ideal or over humidified, so basically you take pot luck as to the condition of your tubed cigars, so what do i do to get consistency, put the untubed cigars in a correctly set up humidor around 68 RH and around 18c temperature, from the science lesson the under humidified cigars will take on moisture an

Date Added: Thursday 01 March, 2012

Cohiba Coronas Especiales Cigar - 1 Single by Alistair

Castro's favourite and I can see why. Although the draw feels tight the burn is even and its light yet creamy smoke plentiful enough for you to get over this. As far as flavour goes, this cigar exibits the typical Cohiba spice but with a much sweeter chocolate note than in any other Cohiba I've tried. Earthy coffee flavours become prominent after the first 1/3 (following the chocolate 'topping' its like the cappucinno of cigars!). I'd love to be able to say that this is a perfect every day smoke, however at £16 a stick, I'm not that flush... still, this will go down as a firm favourite (hopefully the one I've left in the humidor will be even better).

Date Added: Saturday 11 February, 2012

Cohiba Siglo I Cigar - 1 Single by Alistair

I've had a couple of these in the past and was a bit disappointed by the experience as I do enjoy the flavours of a good Cohiba, however last night I found one hiding in the humidor and thought I'd give it another go. In the short time it has spent in there it already displayed a marked improvement over others I've had (bearing in mind the others we smoked more or less straight from a walk in humidor). The wrapper was nice and oily and once lit it gave off the typical Cohiba aroma (albeit slightly less spicy). The draw was smooth and provided plenty of velvety, rich smoke, and the burn was consistent throughout. In terms of flavour the main characteristics were a savoury woodiness and mild sweet spice, accompanied by a note of cocoa. Overall I found this a delightful smoke and I'm planning to get a few more, but I'll be sure to let them sit in the humidor for a while before I start on them.

Date Added: Monday 23 January, 2012

Chinchalero Picadillos Cigar - 1 Single by Benedetto

Surprisingly good for the price. Nice, simple light, smooth flavours and a pleasurable experience. I stood in a Baltic breeze coming in off the River Clyde and the ash held for half of the cigar, and the burn was very even. Will definitely buy again.

Date Added: Thursday 10 November, 2011

Chinchalero Perla Cigar - 1 Single by Stuart

i found these cigars to be a pleasant 20 minute smoke , cant expect alot for the price but for the price of these i would recomend , there ideal to enjoy when there isnt enough time to enjoy a larger cigar , for when cigars are not welcome these are perfect and they dont leave a strong after smell either i would recomend them to the beginner and the experienced.

Date Added: Friday 02 September, 2011

Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos Cigar - 1 Single by Benedetto

My first Maduro, and it won't be my last! Did everything you would expect from a Cohiba. Nice even burn, held the ash well and tasted marvellous. I'm no expert when it comes to detecting chocolate hints, etc., what I will say is this cigar is well rounded, fully flavoured with lots of spiciness throughout. I smoked it to the last inch and there was no hint of it burning too hot. This cigar was so good yesterday, I'm heading into Robert Graham's in Glasgow today to buy more.