Reviews
Date Added: Saturday 05 August, 2023
Highly recommended as a beginner cigar to share with a first timer. It is mild in strength, lights easily, burns evenly without needing to be relighted once put down and a very good draw. The draw is a particular stand out. It’s not so tight that a first timer would lose interest but not so easy you draw in lots of smoke. Only giving 4 stars as the flavour doesn’t truly develop until the last quarter at which point the wrap gets slightly flakey.
Date Added: Saturday 05 August, 2023
I bought a bundle of Jose L. Piedra cigars a few years ago when I was very new to cigars, and liked them. So, I was looking forward to these - but they were very disappointing.
The flavours were very mild, though I knew they would be so I have no problems there. The problem was the draw - I would estimate well over half the cigars were bunged so tight that I could barely smoke them. The analogy of sucking a golf ball through a straw comes to mind. They also burned quite unevenly, though I expect that was the result of me over-puffing to try and get any smoke out of the damn things.
When I persevered, they got better around the last third, and the flavours - though light and mild - were pleasant enough. But I got so brassed off with the draw issues, I binned a few of them early on (which is unusual for me, as I am a bit of a skinflint and usually try and get my moneys worth).
Maybe I had a dud box - but personally for this price point, I would now go for a blue Inka Secret Blend instead of these. Being Cuban clearly isnt everything.
Date Added: Friday 21 July, 2023
Smoked my first one of these yesterday, I found it a good smoke. Peppery, Woody at the start, but soon mellowed out to a consistent smoke. I didnt have to relight it, although it was a relatively tight draw with a Punch, a V cut sorted this. I found it too be a good smoke overall, and would have no hesitation in buying again, a nice all round beginners Cigar, good, Aroma, not too much smoke, nice flavour and strength for a medium Cigar.
Date Added: Friday 14 July, 2023
While the J. Cortes High Class Sumatran Cigar showcases a visually appealing Sumatran wrapper, the overall smoking experience left something to be desired. The cedar notes were pleasant and the touch of spice added a welcomed twist, but the earthiness seemed somewhat overpowering and lacked the desired depth. Although the craftsmanship is evident, this cigar may not fully satisfy aficionados seeking a more nuanced and well-rounded flavor profile.
Date Added: Monday 10 July, 2023
Love this cigar and smoke these a lot. 5* great one to try.
Date Added: Monday 03 July, 2023
This had a little taste of bitter spices and also an even burn. However the draw was very restricted but once got past the halfway mark it become easier to draw. Lasted a goof 40 minutes. This was a tester for me and will most probably buy again hopefully the draw will be better in another one. Tha draw was only reason I dropped stars.
