Reviews
Date Added: Friday 13 December, 2024
I'm easing my way back into cigars after a on/off 10 year hiatus. I don't smoke anymore so they sort of fell to the wayside and bar a few sticks in holiday over the years I've not really indulged. Since the price of Cubans has gone up quite a lot in the last 10 years I decided to dip my toe in the 'New World' arena of smokes. This cigar was my first try and I was very pleasantly surprised. First off, clearly been stored perfectly. It was springy yet firm to the touch and smelt great. On first light it was quite bitter and I could tell that there was an underlying flavour there but the bitterness was rather over powering. However, after about 5 mins the cigar completely changed and became almost toffee/caramel tasting and really got better the further down I smoked it. The last third was powerful and rich, very woody with hints of earth and tasted like I was smoking nature, which was incredible. I have another one with the darker wrapper which I'll have at a party next week. I only hope it is as good.
Date Added: Friday 13 December, 2024
All I can say is that I must of got a bad one. On the cold draw it was very tight.
After correctly toasting the foot and with it being in my humidor for a couple of weeks at 69Rh, it was nearly impossible to draw.
Full flavoured and medium to full in strength but I persisted with it for 15 minutes it was nearly impossible to draw so I cut of the lit end about an inch and from both ends used my perfect draw multiple times.
One time as I removed the perfect draw it pulled out a very long thick tobacco leaf vein of which I had never seen before.
I persisted with the smoke and the pull was slightly better but still difficult to say the least.
It was only after I removed the band did it start to burn evenly and the draw became how it should of been from the start.
It was when I was encroaching the nub did this cigar become enjoyable, so yes I was unlucky to get such a bad one.
Date Added: Monday 09 December, 2024
I love these. Fabulous cigar. One of the most beautiful presented and with that dark wrapper looks and smokes extremely well. I wouldn’t recommend it to new smokers but more for the seasoned cigar smokers. I’m a huge fan of the Drew Estate brand for the fuller bodied cigars and this one being top tier in that department. The only thing that I don’t like is that they look so good sitting in the humidor that I feel bad to smoke one haha. So they do need to be replaced so if you’re like me. Order more than two at a time.
Date Added: Monday 09 December, 2024
I was a little disappointed with this one. I had high expectations but was really not impressed. I smoked this a while ago and left a very deep impression as I clearly remember thinking that I won’t get one of those again. Maybe I just got a bad one or needed more time in the humidor as I can’t say I enjoyed it as much as I was expecting too. Below to aversive for me this one.
Date Added: Monday 09 December, 2024
Outstanding. One of my top 10 cigars. Absolutely wonderful. Very enjoyable with the notes changing through each third. Excellent construction. Beautiful burn. And a real good experience. Definitely a good after dinner smoke and with company. This is a lovely cigar that I personally would buy by the box 10/10
Date Added: Monday 02 December, 2024
First thing I notice even on the pre draw was a taste the sweetness of chocolate. The ash held well and plenty of creamy smoke with a touch of spice.
Second third was much the same and only needed to be retouched once, and the removal of the band was easy.
Final third was much the same with a little extra spice.
Total of 75 minutes and smoked to the nub.
