Reviews
Date Added: Saturday 30 August, 2025
The Signature Blue (formerly Café Crème) is about as easy-going as it gets. It’s a mild little cigarillo that doesn’t hang around for long - you’re done in about 3-4 minutes. The flavour is smooth with just a touch of sweetness, not heavy or harsh, making it a good pick if you just fancy a quick puff without committing to a full cigar. Value-wise they’re decent too, as you can grab a tin without breaking the bank. Nothing fancy, but reliable and enjoyable for a short smoke break.
Date Added: Tuesday 19 August, 2025
This sample collection is a 10/10 - Many different flavours to experiment with. They all seem to have a signature scent and flavour that overreaches into every blend, while maintaining a distinct flavour for each tobacco. I have tried all so far apart from the commonwealth mixture and I have to say these are very high quality and sophisticated blends. My favourite has got to be the Skiff Mixture as it is fast burning, has a nice smooth flavour and works well with corn cob and briar pipes alike. That being said I think that all of these blends are very pleasurable to smoke and are absolutely great value for money considering the high quality. A definite recommendation.
.JPG "Sterling Dual Double Capsule Cigarillos - Berrymint - Pack of 10")
Date Added: Friday 18 July, 2025
Interesting. As a cigar smoker, these are truly god awful. The berry is quite nice however the 'cigarillo' is bad. It is truly a cigarette, which I'm sure people know. I would recommend for a cigarette smoker, but for a cigar smoker, absolutely no way.
Date Added: Tuesday 08 July, 2025
Samuel Gawith Perfection, a really nice combination of Virginia, Perique, Latakia and Oriental Tobacco’s with a mild Vanilla Topping.
Very well balanced and easily an all day smoke.
I would always recommend this to anyone with an interest to trying English Blends for the first time as well as to the more experienced Pipe Smoker.
Date Added: Friday 04 July, 2025
This arrived in the monthly subscription box and didn't disappoint. A toasty start and with most Cubans, a nice mellow smoke through the main but the winner was the spectacular finish. I won't spoil it for you but definitely one to try and I'm glad I signed up for these monthly treats. I've only just started so don't know what to expect each month but this is a great start!
Date Added: Saturday 03 May, 2025
This is an odd one for me, when I first tried years ago I didn't get it (vs all the more exotics)
But it's available over counter so pick it up sometimes
Anyway, over time I've really come to enjoy this one -- it can take a bit to get going as it's got some moistness but it's a really solid smoke
A lot of depth in flavour, strong and very pleasant -- a reliable workhorse
As I've bought less exotics over time this has become one of the main baccies I reach for -- but I had to exhaust all the other options to really appreciate it
