Reviews

Date Added: Saturday 23 December, 2023

Alec Bradley Orchant Seleccion Skinny Cigar - 1 Single by Matthew

Picked one of these up in the St James store today. A really nice smoke for a fantastic price. Lots of black pepper and coffee, always a favourite flavour profile for me. Notes of cinnamon, orange and toffee keeps the interest going over the roughly 40 minutes smoking time. I paired it with a dark Christmas ale which suited it well. I usually go for a bigger ring gage but would really recommend this.

Date Added: Saturday 23 December, 2023

Drew Estate Deadwood SJ Coronet Cigar - 1 Single by Jamie

This one is not for me. I imagine this is like marmite, you either love it or hate. unfortunately I hate it. the cap is way too sweet and takes the enjoyment of the actual flavour out of it.

Date Added: Saturday 23 December, 2023

Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro Coronet Cigar - 1 Single by Jamie

Lovely little cigar. Plenty of flavour and the draw is perfect.

Date Added: Saturday 23 December, 2023

Mitchellero Peru Petit Robusto Cigar - Box of 20 by Matthew

Really nice everyday cigar already bought some more great all round cigar

Date Added: Thursday 21 December, 2023

Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva Flor Fina 8-5-8 Cigar - 1 Single by Zdzislaw

I thought I would give one of these a go courtesy of the reputation afforded to the maker and the reviews I have seen here and elsewhere. First impressions were of a bit of fragility in construction, especially around the cap, which I found a bit delicate and an attempt at punching failed so I resorted to a follow up cut which still resulted in some peeling. But after a bit of tidying up it turned out OK. First light was pleasant followed by nuts and mellow fruitfulness to coin a phrase. It opened up nicely and developed over the next period. But the final third became a bit dull and monotonous, with just deep smokiness and little else. I got a gentle 1 hour 20 out of it. I was mindful of the strength profile as described, I veer towards the medium end in my preference, if your taste is for the fuller variety then this may be more to your liking. So overall quite decent, happy to try, but I doubt I'll be coming back for more.

Date Added: Thursday 21 December, 2023

Brick House Double Connecticut Mighty Mighty Cigar - 1 Single by Martin

Just finished the Mighty Brickhouse Double Connecticut. A 6.25? x 60 ring gauge stick. A medium strength long smoke. A Sweetness with every draw & a very mild white pepper finish. 1st third is hard work because of the length but the remainder provides a good buzz😊 Overall, a not too bad long smoke for not a lot of money. Not overly complex in flavour but definitely good value.