Reviews
Date Added: Wednesday 03 September, 2025
Not the prettiest cigar I've ever seen but most definitely not the worst. Cut with a guillotine but it's a really open draw so probably go with a V. Decent amounts of pure white, quite dense smoke. Nothing overly complex flavour wise, quite spicy with black pepper and sweet cedar, surprisingly creamy as it develops, touch of leather and black coffee to finish. Burn wasn't razor sharp but zero touch ups needed, smoke was nice and cool and ashed every inch or so. An absolute bargain at the price, really quite impressive.
Date Added: Wednesday 03 September, 2025
The Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Broadleaf has quickly become one of my favourites for a shorter smoke. It lasts me about 25-30 minutes, and every time I light one up it feels like I’ve carved out half an hour of pure peace from the world. The flavour is rich and smooth, with that trademark broadleaf sweetness and depth that makes it stand out from a lot of other cigars in this size. I use a V-cut, and it works perfectly, giving me an easy draw the whole way through.
I’ve found that a bit of dry boxing (about 8 hours outside the humidor) really brings out the flavours and keeps the burn cooler. Straight out of my 69% humidor, it tended to run a little hot and even burnt my lips once, so the dry boxing makes a huge difference for me personally. For me, this cigar isn’t just a smoke, it’s a proper little ritual. When I’m standing there with it, the half-hour just feels like heaven.
If you’re after a short smoke that still feels like something special, this one’s tough to beat. And a great price too.
Date Added: Tuesday 02 September, 2025
Machetero Short Torpedo Cigar - 1 Single
by Joshua
I didn't expect much of this cigar and bought it on whim. I'm so glad I did because it's another unexpected gem for the money. There is lots of flavour from the first puff and it only gets stronger the further you get. Woody, earthy and what I would describe as a strong cashew nut.
Date Added: Tuesday 02 September, 2025
I really enjoyed this one! I have smoked a few Plasencia cigars now and this one is right up there with my favourites. I am not an expert at picking up flavours, but there were definite sweet notes at the start which progressed to woodiness as I got to the final smoke. As usual, the construction was excellent! I am definitely going to get a few more of these.
Date Added: Tuesday 02 September, 2025
The Casa Turrent 1880 Maduro Coronita was my first cigar of this kind, and I really enjoyed it. The taste was smooth but rich. I picked up sweet chocolate and a bit of coffee with some earthiness in the background. The draw remained cooler at the very end. It burned evenly and lasted me about 30 minutes without any issues. For me, it felt like a comforting, satisfying smoke that I’d happily go back to.
Date Added: Tuesday 02 September, 2025
This is one of my favourite once a week cigar, is smooth, creamy.
The flavor here is quite mild and generic, though a thick, subtle sweetness comes out on occasion. I could make the case for some sort of bakery staple such as a cake donut or coffee cake as the most recognizable, though again, it’s pretty mild.
It is reliable and consistent.
