Reviews
Date Added: Sunday 03 November, 2024
Not that great really. The first third was very bitter, almost to the point of being unpleasant. The second third was noticeably better, becoming smoother and developing coffee and spicy flavours. The final third was a bit much as the bitterness returned along with an almost tarry flavour. In fairness this is a cheap cigar, and it was very well constructed, burning well too.
Date Added: Saturday 02 November, 2024
Quai d Orsay No. 52 Cigar - 1 Single
by Matthew
I was recommended this stick as a lover of mild Cubans. I have tried the 50 a couple of times but found it a little bland. This on the other hand was a real delight with buttery smooth cream, toasted nut and plenty of aromatics. There was a surprising amount of evolution over the 75 minutes it lasted and it paired beautifully with a reserve Gewurtztraminer I had recently picked up in France.
Date Added: Saturday 02 November, 2024
I got a double sampler pack, and I must say, have enjoyed all the sizes. Draw and flavours are consistent, with a lovely creamy taste. The shorter sizes last a good 40-45 minutes, with the larger ones over an hour. Worth getting some of these.
Date Added: Saturday 02 November, 2024
Firstly, this was a tight draw, and would have benefitted from a tool to open it up a little - I had to press with my teeth to open it up a little - that was disappointing. However, once it flowed a little better, the taste was sweet and enjoyable for the first two thirds. I found the last third a little too strong, but that sense was accentuated by the effort needed to huff a little to hard t draw on it. Worth a revisit, but not without a draw tool.
Date Added: Friday 01 November, 2024
Very flavorful cigar, start very smooth the first quarter then it get more complex which I like, however my cigar was not well constructed it has a whole almost in the middle all the way through, so I have to light it several times.
Date Added: Friday 01 November, 2024
A compact but satisfying smoke, this small cigar delivers a robust, full-bodied profile with pronounced notes of leather, rich Italian espresso, and cedar wood. Initial flavors carry a subtle undertone of chili spice, adding a gentle acidity that enlivens the palate without overpowering. As the cigar progresses, it mellows into rounded, earthy woodland notes, balancing intensity with a refined complexity. The narrow ring gauge results in a slightly warm burn, but construction is commendable, with an ash chimney that holds firm well past the halfway mark. An enjoyable post-lunch cigar, offering an impressive depth for its size. Rating: 6/10. Smoke time: 40 minutes
