Reviews
Date Added: Saturday 20 September, 2025
This was a game of three thirds! The first third was smooth and full of flavour, but by the time it moved into the second, it became almost too tight to smoke. This really ate into my enjoyment of the cigar, as I has to try so hard to get a draw and keep it burning by puffing like a steam-engine, which heated the thing up and affected the taste. The blockage then burnt through and normal smoking was resumed, but the flavour had been marred by this point. I'd been looking forward to it as well. There's another one in my humidor, so time will tell if this was a one-off problem.
.JPG "BLACK FRIDAY - Drew Estate Blackened M81 Maduro Robusto Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Saturday 20 September, 2025
Was looking forward to trying this cigar. I am most taken by the ease of draw, flavours of leather and caramel, bitterness is beautifully balanced with port.
I love the calming nature of a cigar like this, it's rich and balanced, I will definitely smoke this cigar again.
I see this as a party cigar, one to be enjoyed with friends.
.JPG "Angelo Folding Cigar Stand - Chrome")
Date Added: Saturday 20 September, 2025
Angelo Folding Cigar Stand - Chrome
by Matthew
Really handy and feels very well made - looks great too!
.JPG "VegaFina Nicaragua Robusto Tubed Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Saturday 20 September, 2025
Having previously enjoyed the VegaFina Classic Corona, I was eager to try their Nicaraguan robusto. The vibrant, eye-catching orange packaging immediately stood out, and the pre-light aroma suggested a promising smoke. The cigar felt soft in the hand — at first, I took this as a good sign of proper storage, but I quickly discovered it was instead due to a loose construction.
After cutting off the cap I was surprised by the lack of resistance in the draw. Even though I had removed my usual amount, the airflow was far too open, leaving me doubtful from the start. Whilst this did help tame the strength of the Nicaraguan tobacco, it came at the cost of body and character. More often than not, I found myself double or even triple-puffing just to coax out any real flavour. The construction flaws became even more apparent as the session went on. The burn line struggled to stay even, despite a careful toast with a jet lighter. Multiple touch-ups were needed, and at one point I had to perform a full re-light.
Although there were some positive elements, this is the only cigar I’ve given
.JPG "BLACK FRIDAY - Plasencia Alma Del Cielo Celeste Robusto Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Saturday 20 September, 2025
A beautiful cigar throughout.
While the flavour evolution wasn't as pronounced as I was hoping for, reviews I've read elsewhere online are spot on about the honey, wheaty and nutty taste, especially on the first third and even more so on the cold draw (it was like inhaling a particularly delicious cereal bar!). While these flavours largely subsided by the middle of the cigar, a pleasant sweetness dominated throughout. Very little (if any) spice or pepperiness.
Incredibly smooth draw with just the right amount of resistance. It was quite clear that the construction was high quality and the cigar as a whole simply felt like a very well-made product. Great amount of smoke you felt like you could chew.
The nicotine build-up at the end was gradual rather than hitting you all at once. This was a welcome surprise for someone who's new to cigars but wants to move up in strength without being completely overwhelmed (though I didn't smoke the entire nub so can't comment on if it continued like this).
Date Added: Friday 19 September, 2025
Highly recommended cigar. A premium product, perfectly constructed and oozing quality. Needless to say, the burn was perfect, as was the draw. It lasted for 35-40 minutes (sorry, I forgot to check) and was consistent right up until the bitter end (quite literally as it turned out) when I discarded it. However, this really was the very end and it would have been unreasonable to expect any more from it. Lots of smoke in delicate flavours evoking thoughts of countryside in the summer.
