Reviews
Date Added: Sunday 11 August, 2024
Unfortunately my experience of this cigar was not good. Absolutely revolting is the only way I could describe it. Uneven burn from the start. Very tight draw. Disgusting after taste. Got the impression it was made from extremely poor quality tobacco. Persevered through less than first third but enough was enough. Possible I could have got a bad one but at the price I won't be buying another to find out. I would score it a zero ! I only smoke one cigar a week usually on a Sunday evening. This ruined what is normally a good end to the week.
Date Added: Sunday 11 August, 2024
Nice cigar. Let down by tight draw. Seems to be some construction variability from other reviews but otherwise ok for the money.
Date Added: Saturday 03 August, 2024
I can see why this cigar got 94 score in Cigar Aficionado 2023. Absolutely fantastic cigar. Basically a smaller box pressed Robusto with quite a dark wrapper. The taste is a little peppery at the start but after an inch or so it develops into a beautiful intense favour of dark chocolate expresso. The taste lingers on the pallet for a long time compared to most cigars, this gives a good amount of time to saviour and enjoy the flavours. For a smaller cigar it puts out a lot of creamy smoke. Easy draw and fantastic construction. I am glad I bought 3 of these!
Date Added: Saturday 20 July, 2024
Excellent cigar! Brilliant construction, great burn, nice consistent smooth flavour all the way through right to the end. I find some cigars develop a more harsh bitter flavour toward the very end but this kept its smooth mineral notes right to the death, very much recommended. Tried a few of these and will definitely be ordering more!
.JPG "PDR Cigars Gran Reserva Corojo Half Corona Cigar - Tin of 5")
Date Added: Monday 15 July, 2024
Very nice, Half Corona. Enjoyed a tin of 5 on my wedding day with my Best Men. Even better than the H. Upman Half Corona which I used to buy a tin of 5 for special occasions. Also much cheaper than the H. Upmans. The aged wrapper on these was brilliant, a really deep flavoured but smooth smoke with medium spice.
.JPG "Plasencia Alma Del Fuego Candente Cigar - Box of 10")
Date Added: Saturday 13 July, 2024
Bought a box of these for a colleagues retirement gift. He was very impressed with these ( got to shout out to Katie on the helpdesk for going above and beyond ).
I was fortunate that they asked me to share a stick with them.
I was very impressed with the cigar. Perfect wrapper, perfect draw, perfect presentation. The cigar itself had notes of pepper, coffee and a sweetness I could not quite place maybe cinnamon? a very memorable 75 mins smoke enjoyed with a good friend. Shared memories and a lovely evening.
I would have to place it on the fuller side of medium. A good 9 out of 10 or a 91 for my palate anyway. I will definitely be ordering a box in the future, if still available that is.
Once again thank you to the Cgars team for your part in a wonderful retirement experience for my friend and colleague.
