Reviews

Date Added: Sunday 19 February, 2012

Guantanamera Cristales Cigar - 1 Single by Peter

I agree the Minutos arn\'t very pleasant but the Cristales are a cheap starter Cuban cigar very mild and tasty never harsh or bitter and even burning ideal to practice cigar lighting and cutting even though these are also machine made and already cut, these are a very relaxing cigar for a good hour of smoking. When you are ready to move on to better things i highly recommend PUNCH cigars they are very high quality, well built, lovely taste which is not overpowering and a very pleasant cigar aroma, Hand Rolled in various sizes and prices, the cedar lined tubed Petit Coronations 4 5/8\" x 40 rg right up to THE ORIGINAL CHURCHILL size from c.gars.

Date Added: Friday 17 February, 2012

King Edward Imperial Cigars - Pack of 5 by Stephen

I have smoked these in the past, but not seen them in the UK for a long time. I was keen to get reacquainted, and bought a packet of these and a packet of Invincibles. I have to say I was disappointed. I felt there was little flavour, it tasted plain and a little synthetic, more Castella than Henri Winterman. I think I saw a review here that rated the King Edward over the Henri Winterman. I often smoke the HW Half Coronas as a low cost alternative to the more expensive Cuban cigars(a more infrequent treat); while the HMs are also mass-produced by machine, for my palette I find they are much more tasty and distinctively flavoured, and also more firmly wrapped. To be charitable, maybe the King Edwards are just very mild, and that my taste has developed since I last smoked them. However, they aren't for me, and I shall be sticking to HM for my cheap smokes, unless anyone can recommend any alternatives!

Date Added: Saturday 11 February, 2012

Cohiba Siglo I Cigar - 1 Single by Alistair

I've had a couple of these in the past and was a bit disappointed by the experience as I do enjoy the flavours of a good Cohiba, however last night I found one hiding in the humidor and thought I'd give it another go. In the short time it has spent in there it already displayed a marked improvement over others I've had (bearing in mind the others we smoked more or less straight from a walk in humidor). The wrapper was nice and oily and once lit it gave off the typical Cohiba aroma (albeit slightly less spicy). The draw was smooth and provided plenty of velvety, rich smoke, and the burn was consistent throughout. In terms of flavour the main characteristics were a savoury woodiness and mild sweet spice, accompanied by a note of cocoa. Overall I found this a delightful smoke and I'm planning to get a few more, but I'll be sure to let them sit in the humidor for a while before I start on them.

Date Added: Saturday 28 January, 2012

Cohiba Club Cigarillos - Pack of 10 by Peter

lovely 10 minute smoke with great Cuban tobacco flavors, treat this small cigar like a cigar, draw slowly and draw about once a minute and you will be rewarded with a great smoke, but smoke like a cigarette you will ruin the taste and waste your money.

Date Added: Thursday 26 January, 2012

Romeo y Julieta No. 1 Tubed Cigar - Box of 25 by CHRIS

Had a box of these for my wedding day! All the reprobates with me thoroughly enjoyed them, takes round about an hour to smoke and too good to be rushed!

Date Added: Monday 23 January, 2012

Chinchalero Picadillos Cigar - 1 Single by Benedetto

Surprisingly good for the price. Nice, simple light, smooth flavours and a pleasurable experience. I stood in a Baltic breeze coming in off the River Clyde and the ash held for half of the cigar, and the burn was very even. Will definitely buy again.