Reviews
Date Added: Saturday 17 October, 2026
Regius Connecticut with my usual V cut, paired with a cup of Russian Caravan tea.
This started very pleasantly with light leather and nutty flavours, although I should confess I was grazing on nuts and dried fruit at the time, so my tastebuds may have been receiving outside assistance. The first half felt particularly fresh and mild, with more pepper beginning to appear as I moved into the second half.
The burn was essentially even. It wandered by perhaps a millimetre here and there but always corrected itself without intervention. It did go out around halfway and needed a relight, although I am a notoriously slow smoker and still managed to get a full hour from it.
Interestingly, I had not really noticed a slight bitterness until I ate some chocolate halfway through. The sweetness transformed the experience and gave the cigar something it had been missing. I do not drink alcohol, but I could easily imagine a good sweet rum working beautifully here and bringing out some of the subtler flavours that my tea did not quite manage.
It did not produce particularly long ash, but
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Date Added: Friday 16 October, 2026
Started well with dark chocolate and leather, but the flavours became a little flat and woody, with a slightly bitter finish. The uneven burn needed several corrections, which didn’t help and may explain why my experience differed from the more positive reviews. Overall, a bit disappointing and probably just not my type of cigar.
Date Added: Friday 16 October, 2026
Camacho Connecticut Toro Cigar - 1 Single
by Anthony
The Camacho Toro Connecticut was a very enjoyable smoke. Started with a smooth nutty sweetness and hints of hay and cedar. Coffee and a little pepper came through as it developed. Well constructed, easy to smoke and consistent. More flavour here than its mild strength suggests. I think it is similar to a Davidoff signature 2000 but more substantial. Smoke time was well over an hour as I smoke quite slowly. Great with a coffee.
Date Added: Thursday 15 October, 2026
An absolute standout for balance, craftsmanship, and value!**
The **Luis Martinez Ashcroft Corona** is a masterclass in how a well-constructed corona should perform. From the moment you spark it up, the draw is effortless and the burn is impeccably even.
Flavor-wise, it hits right in the sweet spot of medium-bodied complexity. The early draws greet you with welcoming notes of toasted cedar, light earth, and roasted grain, which quickly evolve to introduce a delightful hint of almond sweetness and soft, warming spice. It maintains a wonderfully smooth, clean finish all the way through without ever turning harsh.
Clocking in at around a 35-minute smoke, it punches well above its weight class. Whether you are stocking up the humidor for a regular daily rotation or looking for an approachable yet character-rich stick to unwind with, this is an easy five-star recommendation. Exceptional flavor and construction at a brilliant price point!
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Date Added: Thursday 15 October, 2026
Got this as a mystery cigar and definitely not disappointed. A really nice even burn and a most enjoyable smoke with a coffee by the beach. Would definitely recommend and at this price point is a superior smoke to some of the more expensive sticks I've had.
Date Added: Wednesday 14 October, 2026
Oliva Serie V Melanio Gran Reserva Figurado Cigar - 1 Single
by Christopher
I love this cigar. I discovered it totally by accident at a supplier in Tokyo, and I was so pleased to find that CGars also stock it. It's a really gorgeous smoke - for me I think it's the most well balanced cigar I've found. Really easy draw and pleasant mild flavour. I absolutely love it.
