Reviews
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
Tried one of these at a CGars pairing evening with Cuban rum. Mellow and smooth, hazelnut and mild chocolate. A firm cigar, smooth draw and even burn; good ash retention. Lasted well over the stated 50mins, almost 80mins I would say. Expensive but a well deserved, occasional luxury
.JPG "Drew Estate Blackened M81 Maduro Corona Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
I had been wanting to try this for a while due to the great reviews it had been receiving in the cigar press, and now it is available in the UK. First impressions were of an attractive and well constructed cigar that cuts, lights and draws easily. It also had one of the most even burns that I have experienced for a while. However, although the tasting notes are generally correct (chocolate and espresso in the background) I didn't pick up much sweetness or fruit due to the overwhelming taste of pepper. I don't mind strong and spicy, but you can have too much of a good thing. For me this cigar lacks balance in the way it delivers its flavours. Perhaps some more age/time in the humidor would help, or a different vitola. I wouldn't out anyone off trying this if strong and peppery is your thing but, personally, I don't think that I am likely to try this again as it didn't quite live up to the hype.
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
Poor, very poor. Badly made, out of the 10 cigars I could only smoke 3 of them, terrible I personally would not buy these again.
-63280.jpg "Inka Secret Blend Chicos Purito Cigars - 1 Single")
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
The Inka Secret Blend Chicos Purito was a bit of a mixed bag for me. The first one I had was incredibly tight — felt like I was trying to suck a milkshake through a cocktail straw. The second was better after I left it out of the humidor for a few days, but the third went back to being stubborn again. I even tried using a cigar drill, but with these being so thin it didn’t go to plan… let’s just say the wrapper didn’t survive the experiment (more down to my lack of skill than the cigar itself).
Flavour wise, they’re not bad at all, but when a cigar feels more like hard work than relaxation, it’s not for me. I prefer smokes I can just light and enjoy without a wrestling match. Maybe these suit someone with more patience, but I’ll likely pass on buying them again.
Date Added: Thursday 25 September, 2025
An excellent 40 minutes smoke.You will find it hard to find a better smoke on the market at this price !
.JPG "La Invicta Nicaraguan Robusto Tubed Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Wednesday 24 September, 2025
Excellent cigar. Perfectly constructed. Burnt flawlessly with a clean draw.
I used to stick to mild cigars but this one was medium strength with a touch of spice which I now realise I quite like. Paired with a glass of Cognac which complimented it perfectly. Burned for 45 minutes with no bitterness.
My new favourite.
One to try. Well worth it and for a very reasonable price.
