Reviews
Date Added: Monday 14 December, 2015
I've just recently got into smoking cigars and have been trying different brands to see what I like, wow this cigar is amazing.
Firstly the construction was impeccable. Beautiful dark chocolate oily wrapper with a stunning band wrapped around it, I took a good few mins admiring it's beauty and it's aroma.
The light and first draw was a delight with a pleasent coco coffee hit and lots of lovely smelling smoke.
First 1/3 was gorgeously smooth with some hints of nuts and dark coca beans.
2/3 I got my first big nicotine hit and the smoke got even smoother, the nutty taste has submerged and I was greeted with a more ntense coco coffee leathery taste.
3/3 wow this cigar packs a punch, much the same as the 2/3 but much stronger, I smoked this until I couldn't hold it anymore and boy did this cigar knock me for six, beng still a novice to cigar smoking and haven't not eaten, I felt what I can only describe as cigar drunk. I will definitely eat before smoking one of these again and maybe less coffee.
Overall a beautiful cigar in taste, construction and smoke, can't recomme
Date Added: Sunday 08 November, 2015
Very nice little smoke! Perfect draw, cool creamy smoke with a very well balanced taste. Sweet and tangy with subtle spice in the last third. Long caramel finish. Will definitely buy again for a short smoke that won't disappoint
Date Added: Thursday 01 October, 2015
Superb cigar! Lit well, nice draw, plenty of rich grey smoke and a beautifully packed whitish, grey ash. It has a nice rich flavour but not too overpowering. I'm having it with a glass of neat Makers Mark and they are complimenting each other well. I bought this to go with a varied selection of holiday cigars and now I'm regretting only buying the one.
I'm halfway through and still the ash is sitting in one piece from lighting - not bad considering I'm sitting outside with a fair breeze blowing.
Oliva has always made fine alternatives to my favoured Cubans but in my option they are surpassing themselves these days.
Oooops! Took my eye of the ball and now have a lap full of ash - no matter, it was worth it.
Excellent smoke at an excellent price.
Date Added: Saturday 26 September, 2015
I really enjoyed this cigar, despite it being a bit one dimensional. Leathery was the main taste I got. Very smooth. It's a shame that it is priced in the same territory as Cuban petit coronas and marevas which are way ahead. Drop the price a few quid and it might be worth keeping a few in the humidor
Date Added: Monday 21 September, 2015
Not the most experienced of cigar smoker, but after sampling many brands and trying both Cuban and new world cigars this one is a keeper. Loved the flavours of coffee, spice and woody notes. Highly recommend for the price and quality can't go wrong.
Date Added: Tuesday 15 September, 2015
A fantastic smoke. This cigar offers great value and gives me more than I expected from the price.
Smooth chocolate notes and a strong nutty aftertaste towards the end. Draw was looser than I prefer but wasn't a problem. Will probably buy a couple more before making a decision about getting a box.
