Reviews
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
I was really looking forward to trying this cigar but the flavour profile just didn't do anything for me unfortunately.
It was a well constructed cigar, great even burn all the way till the end and a nice easy smooth draw also. So this isn't a negative review, just wasn't the right cigar for me.
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
Tried one of these at a CGars pairing evening with Cuban rum. Mellow and smooth, hazelnut and mild chocolate. A firm cigar, smooth draw and even burn; good ash retention. Lasted well over the stated 50mins, almost 80mins I would say. Expensive but a well deserved, occasional luxury
.JPG "Drew Estate Blackened M81 Maduro Corona Cigar - 1 Single")
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
I had been wanting to try this for a while due to the great reviews it had been receiving in the cigar press, and now it is available in the UK. First impressions were of an attractive and well constructed cigar that cuts, lights and draws easily. It also had one of the most even burns that I have experienced for a while. However, although the tasting notes are generally correct (chocolate and espresso in the background) I didn't pick up much sweetness or fruit due to the overwhelming taste of pepper. I don't mind strong and spicy, but you can have too much of a good thing. For me this cigar lacks balance in the way it delivers its flavours. Perhaps some more age/time in the humidor would help, or a different vitola. I wouldn't out anyone off trying this if strong and peppery is your thing but, personally, I don't think that I am likely to try this again as it didn't quite live up to the hype.
Date Added: Friday 26 September, 2025
Poor, very poor. Badly made, out of the 10 cigars I could only smoke 3 of them, terrible I personally would not buy these again.
Date Added: Thursday 25 September, 2025
An excellent 40 minutes smoke.You will find it hard to find a better smoke on the market at this price !
Date Added: Thursday 25 September, 2025
The Rocky Patel Seed to Smoke Shade Toro has quickly become one of my top picks. It’s a big cigar that lasts well over an hour, and every minute feels worth it. The construction is spot on, even burn, easy draw, and packed with smooth, creamy flavour thanks to the shade wrapper. It never feels harsh, just mellow and relaxing, yet still full of character.
For me, it’s a perfect mix of high quality and great value for money. You get the kind of experience you’d expect from something much pricier, but at a cost that makes it easy to enjoy regularly. I’d happily give this one a 10/10, a proper sit back and unwind cigar when your wife goes out for the night with her friends, that never disappoints.
