Arturo Fuente Reserva Don Carlos

Barnyard bling sums this cigar up nicely. Barnyard scents of hay, wood and earth are the first things you will notice (well, apart from the prestige regal band which is a nice touch). This cigar feels a little on the dry side; a little crackly once pressed, but the pack is consistent from cap to […]

Rocky Patel Twentieth Robusto Grande

Rocky’s cigars are always pleasing to the eye, and this box pressed example is no exception. This cigar was a little softer than expected, becoming extremely soft under the foot band. Speaking of bands, this cigar has it going on – very classy rocky! It only takes a few draws to be overcome by an […]

Archimedes 650

I’ve tried this cigar previously, but lost my review so why not try it again. I endeavour to try all Nicaraguan cigars and I am rarely disappointed. This cigar looks great from it’s smooth wrapper and firm pack, to its respectable size at 6″ x 50 First flavours are of smooth tobacco and leather; a […]

Deadwood Fat Bottom Betty – Robusto

I like cigars that are outside the ordinary, something different and interesting, so that’s why we are here with Fat Bottom Betty. The first thing that catches your eye is the wrapper, thick and very dark which most interestingly wraps right around the foot. Now this is something I have not experienced before. The next […]

Menelik Petit Robusto

I liked the look of this cigar, and this was the sole reason why I bought it. Dark toothy wrapper box pressed to perfection with a pigtail! Yep, that’s me sold! From the start the draw was very light, even to the point where I thought it might have sprung a leak but the ample […]

My Father Le Bijou 1922 Grand Robusto (5 1/4″ x 52)

I’m a big fan of elaborate cigar bands and this example is epic. This cigar ticks all the boxes for regal presentation with great font for the dual bands, and a silk foot band! Oh yeah, it also rates quite highly with Cigar Aficionado so it’s got that going for it also! Construction is on […]

Pappy Van Winkle Tradition – Robusto Grande

You never know what you’re going to get with cross promotion cigars. Let’s see what Pappy Van Winkle whiskey and Drew Estate have in mind. Cedar barnyard and fresh raisins from fresh, construction looks good with a medium to firm pack and smooth wrapper. This cigar has a strong start with many great flavours […]

Joya de Nicaragua Black

I love the look of this cigar, smooth dark nearly (black) wrapper with a simple and elegant band – very appealing! Solid pack, so much so that it was a little hard to cut the cap. The cold draw has modest resistance with distinct flavours of chocolate and grain. These flavours stayed present once lit, […]

2 Years Old Today!

Today marks the second anniversary of Amateurreviews.online and my continued love of cigars. This also coincides with my 100th review! I honestly thought before I started this blog that a cigar was a cigar, but oh how wrong I was. I am continuously learning and experiencing new flavours that I never would have thought a […]

Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Torpedo 100TH REVIEW

And the winner of the largest band goes to… This is the first Alec Bradley cigar that I have tried and my 100TH cigar review to date. When I did a little research I was pleasantly surprised with the honest nonchalant approach this brand has taken, seeking enjoyment over accolade. This cigar was close to […]