Reviews
Date Added: Saturday 11 October, 2025
Well constructed, well packed, excellent draw, huge amounts of thick, white smoke, really slow burning. Perfect burn, ashed every inch or so to reveal a perfect cone, zero touch ups or relights, cut with a single V cut, had an excellent draw with just a touch of resistance. Lots of pepper and cedar upfront, shifts to slightly sweet honey and dried fruit as it warms up, some nutty coffee and spicy earth to finish.
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Date Added: Saturday 11 October, 2025
Fonseca No. 1 Cigar - 1 Single
by Harrison
The Fonseca No.1 has quickly earned a spot at the very top of my list, it might actually be my all-time favourite. From the moment I lit it up, I was impressed by how light yet full of flavour it was. There’s a gentle creaminess mixed with subtle notes of wood and a soft sweetness that makes it incredibly easy to enjoy.
What really stands out is how smooth and well-balanced it feels. Every puff delivers clean, delicate flavors that never overpower, just flow effortlessly. The burn was even, the draw perfect, and it held its shape beautifully all the way through.
For the quality you get, the Fonseca No.1 is incredible value. It’s refined, approachable, and just an absolute pleasure to smoke from start to finish. A stunning cigar that proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to experience something truly special.
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Date Added: Sunday 05 October, 2025
Stunning cigar, rich deep flavour paired with a dark spiced caramel & sea salt rum.
Had to touch up in the last third but no great issue with this. Bit tight on the draw so recut from straight to a v to give a bit more surface area to pull through. This and its fellow companion, the Tabernacle David cigar are in my favourites under £25. Well worth spending an hour with!
Date Added: Sunday 05 October, 2025
The Flor de Oliva was a pleasant surprise, considering it’s one of the more budget-friendly cigars I’ve come across. Right away, it delivered a nice balance of flavors: earthy, slightly sweet, with touches of cedar and nuts. The construction wasn’t flawless—there were a couple of uneven burn issues—but overall it smoked much better than I expected at this price. The draw was easy, producing plenty of smoke, which made it enjoyable to puff on. About halfway through, I noticed a more pronounced sweetness, almost like caramel, mixed with a bit of spice. It’s not overly complex, but it doesn’t feel boring either. The strength is medium, making it approachable for someone like me still learning what I like. Toward the end, it picked up a little more body, with more wood and spice, though it never got harsh. This cigar feels like a great daily option—affordable enough not to worry about, but flavorful enough to keep you interested. It’s not in the same league as some of the premium cigars I’ve tried, but it definitely punches above its weight.
Rating: 7/10
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Date Added: Sunday 05 October, 2025
Flor De Oliva Torpedo Cigar - Box of 25
by Richard
The Flor de Oliva was a pleasant surprise, considering it’s one of the more budget-friendly cigars I’ve come across. Right away, it delivered a nice balance of flavors: earthy, slightly sweet, with touches of cedar and nuts. The construction wasn’t flawless—there were a couple of uneven burn issues—but overall it smoked much better than I expected at this price. The draw was easy, producing plenty of smoke, which made it enjoyable to puff on. About halfway through, I noticed a more pronounced sweetness, almost like caramel, mixed with a bit of spice. It’s not overly complex, but it doesn’t feel boring either. The strength is medium, making it approachable for someone like me still learning what I like. Toward the end, it picked up a little more body, with more wood and spice, though it never got harsh. This cigar feels like a great daily option—affordable enough not to worry about, but flavorful enough to keep you interested. It’s not in the same league as some of the premium cigars I’ve tried, but it definitely punches above its weight.
Rating: 7/10
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Date Added: Sunday 05 October, 2025
Flor De Oliva Torpedo Cigar - 1 Single
by Richard
The Flor de Oliva was a pleasant surprise, considering it’s one of the more budget-friendly cigars I’ve come across. Right away, it delivered a nice balance of flavors: earthy, slightly sweet, with touches of cedar and nuts. The construction wasn’t flawless—there were a couple of uneven burn issues—but overall it smoked much better than I expected at this price. The draw was easy, producing plenty of smoke, which made it enjoyable to puff on. About halfway through, I noticed a more pronounced sweetness, almost like caramel, mixed with a bit of spice. It’s not overly complex, but it doesn’t feel boring either. The strength is medium, making it approachable for someone like me still learning what I like. Toward the end, it picked up a little more body, with more wood and spice, though it never got harsh. This cigar feels like a great daily option—affordable enough not to worry about, but flavorful enough to keep you interested. It’s not in the same league as some of the premium cigars I’ve tried, but it definitely punches above its weight.
Rating: 7/10
