Reviews
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
Tried one of these at a CGars pairing evening with Cuban rum. Mellow and smooth, hazelnut and mild chocolate. A firm cigar, smooth draw and even burn; good ash retention. Lasted well over the stated 50mins, almost 80mins I would say. Expensive but a well deserved, occasional luxury
.JPG "Drew Estate Blackened M81 Maduro Corona Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
I had been wanting to try this for a while due to the great reviews it had been receiving in the cigar press, and now it is available in the UK. First impressions were of an attractive and well constructed cigar that cuts, lights and draws easily. It also had one of the most even burns that I have experienced for a while. However, although the tasting notes are generally correct (chocolate and espresso in the background) I didn't pick up much sweetness or fruit due to the overwhelming taste of pepper. I don't mind strong and spicy, but you can have too much of a good thing. For me this cigar lacks balance in the way it delivers its flavours. Perhaps some more age/time in the humidor would help, or a different vitola. I wouldn't out anyone off trying this if strong and peppery is your thing but, personally, I don't think that I am likely to try this again as it didn't quite live up to the hype.
.JPG "Drew Estate Blackened M81 Maduro Robusto Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Saturday 20 September, 2025
Was looking forward to trying this cigar. I am most taken by the ease of draw, flavours of leather and caramel, bitterness is beautifully balanced with port.
I love the calming nature of a cigar like this, it's rich and balanced, I will definitely smoke this cigar again.
I see this as a party cigar, one to be enjoyed with friends.
Date Added: Saturday 13 September, 2025
Pleasant and refined throughout. Subtle aroma, impeccably smooth draw, and a whisper of nutty savoury depth near the end. A quiet, elegant smoke with understated complexity, fine construction, and a clean, classic appearance.
Date Added: Wednesday 10 September, 2025
Venturing back into the world of cigar smoking after a couple of years hiatus, I went straight for a tin of ‘Travellers’ as they were previously my go-to. Still a fantastic smoke, beautifully made with that lovely creamy taste, and the perfect companion to a nice coffee when you are looking to enjoy a moment of spiritual elbow room. I’m certainly more of a smoker than someone with a finely tuned palate, but there’s more than enough here to tickle my tastebuds!
.jpg "Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour Petit Panetela Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Saturday 30 August, 2025
Impeccable construction, excellent burn with no corrections needed, draw was perfect, lots of smoke on the draw but almost nothing at rest. Packs quite a punch for it's size, very rich with creamy coffee upfront alongside powerful espresso and bittersweet dark chocolate, shifts to cacao powder and earthy black pepper. Medium body and medium high strength. Perfect short smoke with a coffee.
