Reviews
Date Added: Saturday 07 July, 2018
Quintero Favoritos Cigar - 1 Single
by Simon
A Cuban robusto for a little over a tenner, where’s the catch?
Price is not something i think about much when buying a cigar, as I am an infrequent smoker, but although I have old favourites, I like to work my way through a good variety of cigars. Robusto is my favoured size, as it gives a cool easy draw and much of the flavour associated with the larger vitolas, in a more compact smoke.
So this was one I’d wanted to try for some time, but as with most cigars, a little humidor time can often help bring out the best.
Construction is average, but that’s not a criticism, as it’s more than adequate, with quite veiny leaves used in the wrapper and a few minor discolourations. The cap is well attached and you’re not going to get any unravelling from making a big cut. Colour is a nut brown and the aroma unlit is of cedar and earth. To the touch this is a slightly spongy cigar, which i felt may be indicative of a loose construction and less tobacco leaves used, so essentially built to a price.
It lit easily and first impressions were of ceadar, leather and maybe a slight nut
Date Added: Wednesday 09 May, 2018
I found this a fairly unremarkable smoke, it is by no means a bad cigar but for the price you can do better. fairy mild but it gets better in the last third. I found it was much better as a straight cut rather than a punch as the draw is fairly tight. It is not one I would by again, however if someone offered me one I would smoke it quite happily. Probably a good first time maduro.
Date Added: Sunday 11 February, 2018
I'm not going to go on about tastes and smells. I will say that it was an enjoyable smoke, great with a porter. Lit well and burnt evenly. Got a good 35/40 minutes out of it before the taste became a bit bitter. Held together well, with a good mouth feel. I am sure there are better on the market but I've paid a lot more for big names, and this little beauty holds its own. Great value for money!
Date Added: Tuesday 12 December, 2017
Well balanced even burn undertones of coffe and chocolate only issue is the cap came away otherwise magnificent
Date Added: Thursday 07 December, 2017
Quorum Classic Corona Cigar - 1 Single
by Jennifer
Lovely cigar! Typical Nicaraguan flavour but very rich and complex. Lots of sweet wood and leather but also good nutty and spicy overtones. Burn was a tad hit and miss and the ash a little flaky. The aroma was very sweet and peaty and the construction quite good. Great quality and certainly buying again.
Date Added: Wednesday 15 November, 2017
Currently on a train ride testing as many different good value cigars as i can. Tonight (15/11/17) i enjoyed said Quorum.
The cigar appeared well made. Lovely earthy smells. Dry draw hinted at some lovely sweetness that reminded me of Romeo Y Julieta. All most like a honey taste. However soon turned bitter?
The cutting was easy and the burn was even and the ash held well. The taste overall for me was dominated by a peppery spice. My tongue is particularly sensitive (due to outside factors) to anything hot and spicey pepper included so the taste was dominated as such. However not unpleasant and the bitter taste on the draw dry was never to be seen. Smoke lasted around 50 minutes. Overall very nice, it has set a benchmark for the next cigars to come.
Well worth a try especially at this price point. Onto a Juliany robusto next to compare.
Though i will revisit these as with all i taste test as one go really isnt enough to form a decisive opinion.
3 out of 5 for me, nicely made easy to smoke but for me personally taste was dominated by hot spices and pepper. That may change in t
