Montenegro Tamagoyaki

My first impression of this cigar was of a slight vegetal taste with a peppery note, starting with white then transitioning to black. The cigar itself is nicely box-pressed, measuring 5 x 54, and features a distinctive black foot band that reminded me of nori, much like the Tamago depicted on the top band. I […]

Madonna

If you know, you know: this is a Davidoff cigar! Mild and refined sums up this example nicely. The draw starts very light but comes together quickly. The slightly sweet barnyard aroma complements the smooth and mild smoke. The flavour profile includes a slight mustiness reminiscent of meaty mushrooms and white pepper, creating a hearty […]

Ebi Nigiri

This is the end of Alec Bradley America… As I light up this Alec Bradley, it feels like the end of an era. This will be my final cigar for the night regardless. This cigar’s draw is a bit tighter than I prefer, making me work harder for the limited smoke it provides. This is […]

cohiba red dot

01/01/24 – Let’s start this year off right with a Cohiba Red Dot Robusto. This is one smooth cigar. I haven’t smoked cigars for about three months and am slowly getting back into it. The first cigar I smoked recently knocked me off my feet, which was to be expected, but I thought this one […]

Plasencia Cosecha 146

It has been 99 days (not that I’m counting) since my last cigar and whiskey on this balcony of mine, and for good reason: We have been trying for another child and now my wife is pregnant again, and we couldn’t be happier. Yes, it is very early days, but still, could there be a […]

Cohiba Macassar Toro Grande

A collaboration between Cohiba and Jay-Z, this cigar is something special and ultra dope in my opinion. I’m very happy I had the chance to give it a go! Right from the start, this is one smooth cigar. It offers a little wood, white pepper, and a faint fruit sweetness on the finish. The smoke […]

bucket of chicken

The initial scent carries faint hints of barnyard and hay. Upon lighting, sweet cedar and hay flavours greet the palate. Despite its easy ignition, it does taste a little dry. This cigar has been in my humidor on 70/70 for six months so it must just be how it is. While the ash doesn’t hold […]

jefe

I couldn’t resist trying this cigar, drawn in by its impressive appearance and enticing aroma, especially as I settled in to watch the MotoGP in Austria. Its scent, difficult to describe, was undeniably inviting, promising a delightful smoking experience. Upon lighting, I savoured flavours of honey cereal, complemented by hints of cedar and a subtle […]

Montenegro La Veguita

I’m continually amazed by what the folks at Privada offer each month. This time, it’s a 10-year-aged Nicaraguan, Cuban seed cigar. Let’s dive in! This lancero smokes like a dream, boasting a superb draw and ample smoke output right from the get-go. In the initial third, the smoke is mellow, showcasing the nuances of aged […]

La Lealtad

The first draw of this cigar hit me with an onslaught of flavours. Despite its lack of aroma fresh out of the box, it surprisingly resembled a Gudang Guram. Considering its appealing box-pressed appearance, I had high expectations, but the flavour profile caught me off guard. Unfortunately, it leaned heavily towards herbal notes, which felt […]