Reviews
Date Added: Tuesday 09 March, 2021
Not over awed by this. It burnt really well but flavour wise there’s nothing really there. Very mild 20min smoke.
Date Added: Saturday 20 February, 2021
Nice looking cigar, presentation and wrapper very enticing. I found it flavorwise surprisingly muted and mild at the beginning, creamy, with a hint of sweetness and nothing particularly exciting going on… very slow burn probably due to LFDs cigars sometimes having a thick binder. 2nd third is very similar to the first, but by the last third the intensity ramps up quite a bit and the strength gets more into the typical LFD territory. Strong. Construction, burn and draw were spot on with only a few minor touch ups required to keep things even. Only smoked one of these bad boys, may need to try another to appreciate it fully. Maybe my expectations as cigar of the year 2016 warped my experience?
.JPG "La Invicta Nicaraguan Panetela Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Tuesday 16 February, 2021
Lit nicely, pretty tight draw but nice flavour, developing dark chocolaty taste about halfway down, quite spicy in the final third. Had to relight after first third, but maybe I smoke too slow, or maybe this was a very tightly rolled example. The draw eased up a little after a quick massage near the band. Burned evenly enough all the way down, ash didnt hold on very long though.
Seems decent for the price as I got 45 minutes out of it (as stated above Im a slow smoker though and this seemed a tight example)
Much prefer this to the Villager export box pressed cigars which come in at a similar price. I would gladly pay the extra 30p a stick for these. Will be ordering more as a cheap midweek smoke.
Service from CGars was excellent, ordered Sat night, got here Tues morning..... Just wish Id have held off until Sunday to order, then I could have got quadruple points for Valentines Day!
Date Added: Sunday 14 February, 2021
La Flor Dominicana El Carajon Cigar - 1 Single
by Alexander
I once spent £7 on the Henri Wintermans- Corona Sumatra. I wouldn’t do that again, having purchased this for the same price. It’s just that I found it to be fantastic. 9 out or 10. Reminded me of Montecristo number 5, only slightly less sweet and a little spicier. Chocolate, Almonds, latte, leather, white pepper, vegetables and dry wood. I kept in my humidor to ensure perfect condition before enjoying 40 minutes to slow down and appreciate it. Strong. Harmonious aromas. Perfect draw, one inch ash. Nice robust smooth wrapper. Just buy it and take some time alone to see if it’s for your palate.
.JPG "La Invicta Honduran Panetela Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Wednesday 10 February, 2021
just smoked this cigar had an uneven burn but that could have been how i lit it, draw was tight for first third but got easier after the first third,was slightly harsh in first third but after that it got much better and was a lot milder and smooth i am still new to cigars and this was my first unflavoured cigar so no tasting notes but after the first third an enjoyable smooth cigar
Date Added: Tuesday 09 February, 2021
Being a massive fan of the epicure 2 I decided to give the de luxe a try. I’m a bit sceptical about the lCDH line as it seems a bit hit n miss in my opinion. Nonetheless I gave it a try and wasn’t disappointed. Upon lighting I was met with flavour of slight pepper and cinnamon. The pepper died down almost immediately. The second third continued with the cinnamon met with some vanilla and honey in the background. Most of the final third continued that same profile. I did get hints of leather which tended to come and go. Burn was great and combustion also. Didn’t have to relight. My final thoughts are it’s a nice cigar and not too much in difference to the epicure 2 which makes you think what’s the point. But considering it has the same price point you could take your pick or take both and compare.
