Reviews

Date Added: Saturday 31 August, 2024

Charatan Corona Cigar - 1 Single by James

Smoke time: 50 minutes *Initial Draw:** Mild, aromatic, with cedar and black pepper notes. The draw is open, necessitating short, frequent puffs. - **Construction:** Decent, with the ash staying intact through the first third. - **First Third:** Pleasant but lacking complexity. - **Second Third:** Develops a noticeable acidity and acridity that detracts from the flavor. - **Final Third:** The flavors continue to deteriorate, becoming bland and losing complexity. While there is some improvement toward the end, it remains underwhelming. The cigar has some positive aspects, such as decent construction and a pleasant aroma on the initial draw. However, it also has notable downsides, particularly as it progresses into the second and final thirds. Overall, it seems like the cigar started with some promise but ultimately disappointed as it progressed.

Date Added: Friday 30 August, 2024

Chinchalero Novillo Torpedo Cigar - 1 Single by Peter

I selected this one to enjoy on an afternoon in the late August sun. It was bought to try out the large diameter as I usually smoke narrower cigars. It took 45 minutes as stated and there was zero bitterness for me. The smoke was mild but pleasant and there were no real discernable flavours to it. It did however burn unevenly, persistently on one side. When the ash dropped off I could see an area of filler that was much less dense causing the problem.

Date Added: Wednesday 28 August, 2024

CLE Asylum 13 Robusto Cigar - 1 Single by Sam

Now I must say this is not for my palate as I typically prefer lighter, creamier, more nutty cigars. However I cannot deny this is an impressive premium cigar. I was delighted by this as It was the first maduro I have smoked. It has an excellent draw, slightly uneven burn but this was probably my error. Strong notes of hot pepper, espresso and dark chocolate make for an intense and delicious smoke. This pairs greatly with a fruity rioja red wine or a warm sweet bourbon.

Date Added: Saturday 24 August, 2024

Conquistador Robusto Maduro Cigar - 1 Single by Martin

This cigar lasted 1 hour the construction and qaulity is fantastic, Great draw lovely white thick smoke, First 3rd is filled with dark chocolate maybe a hint of caramel, 2nd third You start to taste hints of Pepper and cinnamon with a base of chocolate this continues and gets stronger in the last 3rd there was more development and more flavours in the last 3rd but my pallet isn?t experienced enough to say what the flavours are, This cigar is fantastic and i wish it was for me but the flavours aren?t my thing! Think this would be suited to a nice cup of coffee. I wish my Preferred cigars possessed some of the amazing qualities that this cigar does! If you are into the flavours above you will love this cigar and for ?10 it?s qaulity and smoke time is Hard to beat!!

Date Added: Thursday 22 August, 2024

Cohiba Wide Short Cigar - 1 Single by Peter

Just at the end of a very enjoyable half hour with this cigar. The burn has been even but I've had to relight 6 times which isn't an issue for me. It is windy outside which hasn't helped. A very creamy flavour for me, enjoyed with a very creamy 8 year old whisky... from Lidl, but nice all the same!

Date Added: Thursday 08 August, 2024

Casa Carrillo Encore El Futuro Cigar - 1 Single by RICHARD

I am surprised that no one has reviewed this yet. The 1st 3rd is spice bomb on the retro hale but accompanied by a natural sweetness with tones of leather and coco. 2nd 3rd is very smooth with basically no spice on the retro hale and the leather and coco tones become even more pronounced. The final 3rd is similar but with some coffee tones coming through too. The burn and construction is absolutely perfect. I think this cigar is now one of top 5.