Reviews
Date Added: Wednesday 16 August, 2017
This is a delicious blend with no component overpowering the rest. If you like Latakia (and I do) there's enough here to keep you interested, but not so much that it should put off those who dislike excessive Latakia. The perique is balanced beautifully as a condiment and links the Latakia and Virginias smoothly. It's not really a Balakan blend, but it is very good.
Date Added: Tuesday 15 August, 2017
Vegueros Mananitas Cigar - 1 Single
by Steffen
For the money, this is an exceptional cigar. Excellent build quality and draw, with no over/underpacked zones. Nice even burn requiring minimal touch-ups. The best thing about these is the full, distinct cuban flavours that are delivered at this price point. Not as complex as the H Upmann half coronas, a favourite of mine, but they don't need to be when they taste this good.
I couldn't detect any ammonia or overly strong spice in these; however, they do become quite strong in terms of nicotine delivery after smoking past the label. I'll keep a couple in the humidor for a while as I don't doubt that they'll mellow over time.
Date Added: Tuesday 15 August, 2017
Trinidad Reyes Cigar - 1 Single
by Adam
This is a sublime cigar. It is silky smooth and feels decadent somehow. I got, not hints, but huge mouthfuls of the most delightful white chocolate with some gentle spice; this really amped up in the second third. Don't be tempted to rush through this one; take your time and you will be rewarded with an absolutely beautiful experience. This lasted just under an hour for me and I will be ordering more to enjoy over the coming months.
Date Added: Tuesday 15 August, 2017
I was fairly reluctant to trying this cigar as I have only been smoking cigars since Christmas as my brother finally persuaded me to try it (Fell in love with my first Fonseca). Have smoked many different cigars since then (Cohiba, Montecristo etc.) So was tempted to try something a little fuller and stronger. Needless to say, the cigar was beautiful and smelled nutty with hints of sweetness. I was eager to light it up. However, it seemed to burn slightly unevenly and found myself turning the cigar to keep it level. Towards the end of the smoke it became extremely strong and after many attempts, had to leave it with around an inch and a half left to smoke due to being too strong for me to enjoy. Overall, I believe an experienced cigar smoker would have enjoyed this much more than myself but still rating 4* due to the delight I had while enjoying this smoke and will try again in the future.
Date Added: Monday 14 August, 2017
I went to the puffin' rooms in Liverpool for my birthday, had this Cigar with an aged whiskey and it did not dissapoint me. For someone like me who has only been in the cigar scene for about a year it's a great Stick. Start to finish from the first to the final 3rd it keeps its earthy oakie flavours (had a slight sweetness at the beginning) and with a good whiskey on the rocks, it's my perfect cigar.
Date Added: Sunday 13 August, 2017
Not a bad smoke lasted about 45 mins with even burn all the way to the end, not overpowering in taste but still enjoyable. Not bad for a cigar that's cheaper than the pint I drank it with.
