La Aurora 1903 Ecuador Robusto 127 x 50

Nicely 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, […]

Joya de Nicaragua Silver Corona

This 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 […]

Cohiba Medio Siglo

What better way to ring in the New Year than to try my first Cohiba! Presentation is on point! Smooth wrapper minimal veins and perfect cap, I wouldn’t expect anything less from this iconic brand! I have found many cuban cigars have a softer pack and today this example is no exception. Once opened with […]

Charter Oak Rothschild 4.5 x 50

When I first started smoking cigars I was all about the Maduro wrapper, which I still am a very big fan but lately Connecticut shade has been a standout for me. As expected barnyard aromas of hay and cedar are shown from fresh. Pack is a little soft but uniform with an exceptionally smooth wrapper, […]

Curivari La Democracia 6 x 52

The Curivari La Democracia is Greek themed, as an homage to owner Andreas Throuvalas’s heritage. Unfortunately this is the only thing I found interesting about this cigar. Honestly I don’t have anything bad to say, it just wasn’t interesting. Nicely made, smooth wrapper consistent pack, all the expected quality of the Curivari brand. Tobacco and […]

Norteno Corona Extra 4 3/4 x 48

As I browse which cigar to buy next I have found it’s becoming increasingly difficult to avoid the Drew Estate brand. Firstly because there is such huge variety but most importantly they rarely disappoint. Unlike the picture suggests you can find a good or even great cigar without having to break the bank. Well Maybe […]

Curivari Achilles La Iliada No. 12

So far my experience with Curivari cigars has been, well let’s say varied. They either hit or miss in my opinion. Well rolled smooth wrapper with a very neat triple cap, pack was a little on the soft side but I have found this consistent with most Curivari cigars. I use a punch to open all […]

Rocky Patel Fifty-Five Toro 6 1/2 x 55

I’m always excited to try cigars from RP. Such a quality brand that rarely disappoints. Construction looks immaculate with a nice smooth wrapper and solid pack. The band really stands out with factory batch markings showing the origins of the wrapper (Nicaragua) binder (Costa Rica) and filler (Nicaragua) Cold draw is a mix of chocolate […]

My Father The Judge Grand Robusto

I Love the embellishments on this Cigar, some may think it’s superfluous but on the contrary this is what first enticed me to try. Ok a 93 rating by Cigar aficionado also may have helped. Scent from fresh was of milk chocolate and cedar. Once opened with the punch I found the resistance was very […]

Por Larranaga Panetelas

I recently visited the category of cheap Cubans, I have to say I was very disappointed with an extremely bad machine-made cigar. So I thought, hey lets run the gauntlet again! This time I tried my luck with the Por Larranaga Pantelas which had a firm pack and just slightly above medium resistance for the […]