I purchased this cigar on the recommendation of my local cigar store, described as their most premium blend for the Joya Range. Scent from fresh is an inviting blend of vanilla raisin biscuits. Smooth wrapper with a consistent pack apart from a slightly lumpy cap. Quality band but it’s simply too big for this vitola, […]
Read More Reserva Especial Cuatro Cinco Petit CoronaSweet chocolate and leather emanate from this marvellously toothy wrapper! Take note, this cigar cuts straight to the chase unleashing full flavour immediately, followed by immense clouds of hot cinnamon pepper and spice finished with sweet cedar. Smoke is thick, strong, and so very spicy! To the point where as soon as the it touches […]
Read More The Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142 Robusto 5 x 50Not sure what I think of the diagonal band, lacks masculinity, not that that matters for a 6″ x 60! Milk chocolate and gold is always a good look, Pack was a little on the soft side with a medium cold draw resistance, no notable flavours from fresh. Surprisingly once lit smoke output was limited […]
Read More Fratello Oro Gordo 6 x 60I’ve smoked a number of cigars with cedar sheaths before, but not one where the band is wrapped around the sheath alone. Another first for me is this cap, It’s completely flat! I’ve never seen that before but it’s great for the perfect punch. Sweet cocoa and hay for the fresh draw which is incredibly […]
Read More La Flor de Cano Petit CoronaWhen it comes to choosing a cigar I always judge a book by its cover. It’s hard to deny the beauty of the Casa Turrent 1942. The elegant prestige band really sets the tone and I like that the wrapper actually resembles the leaf that it is, you also can’t fault the well crafted triple […]
Read More Casa Turrent 1942 RobustoNicely presented smooth dark Ecuador wrapper which contrasts nicely with the additional band at the foot. After the first few minutes I knew there were going to be problems with this cigar. At first the draw was a little tight and smoke output was minimal. The cigar continued to tighten which then led to overheating, […]
Read More La Aurora 1903 Ecuador Robusto 127 x 50This smooth dark Ecuadorian Oscuro wrapper really is a feast for the eyes when presented in a box pressed format. I’m really excited to try this new cigar from Joya! Unmistakable scent of milk chocolate from fresh, and like most box pressed cigars I have tried the pack was undeniably firm. The cold draw was […]
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