Dona Flor Churchill Connecticut 7 x 48

Nice looking cigar with an impressive band but a little thinner than expected. Presents as well made but polarising with some deep veins running throughout. The first third had a mild flavour of cedar, draw was perfect producing a great amount of silky smooth smoke. (Say that five times fast) From the second third this cigar […]

La Aurora Principes Corona Natural

This is the cheapest cigar I have smoked this year so far and I have to say it was very enjoyable! Not really a fan of packaged pre-cut cigars but I wanted something a little smaller so I could just focus on watching the Moto GP. I wanted a smoke that I would not have […]

Quorum Churchill 7 x 48

This is the first cigar of a Churchill sample pack I acquired. Scent from fresh can be described simply as, chocolate hay. I usually prefer a robusto sized cigar but I wanted to see what all the fuss was about with this famous size cigar. Cigar was well made but lack of a band was […]

Quai D’orsay Petit Robusto 50 x 110

Just like this history of this cigar the Smell from fresh is unique to say the least. Quai d’Orsay was created in the early 1970’s as a Cuban cigar brand made especially for France. Quai d’Orsay in Paris being the physical location of France’s diplomatic service headquarters. This cigar was essentially a regional brand, sold mostly in […]

Nub Maduro 4 x 60

This is the last of my NUB mini haul and I have kept the darkest wrapper till last. Big fan of maduro wrappers and this is such a good-looking cigar. Sweet chocolate scent from fresh, once lit I found the draw was a little light but produced nice plumes of smoke. There were some very […]

Nub Cameroon 4 x 60

First impressions were that I have never had a cigar with such a light draw, it was seriously like an empty straw. I found because of this it was hard to light, smoke output was not bad though. Now this cigar didn’t mess around it was straight to the action with full flavour of pepper […]

NUB Habano 4 x 60

From fresh the scent was barnyard with a hint of cedar. Firm with smooth texture. Once lit the draw was very tight not producing much smoke. A couple of draws later it became impossible, plugged up entirely so had to unplug with a skewer. Ok now this is what I am talking about! Once unplugged […]

NUB Connecticut 4 x 60

Just picked up a 4 x sampler of NUB cigars. Love the size and appearance of these cigars this should be enjoyable. Nice silky smooth wrapper for the Connecticut, perfect quality with next to no veins. Wood and buttered popcorn is the perfect description for the smell from fresh, very enticing. The light was flawless, […]

Arturo Fuente Rothschild Maduro 114 x 50

I’m becoming to like this brand. Dark oily wrapper with minimal veins. Little spots and the cap is slightly lifting up but nothing that degrades quality. I like cigars to be as perfect as possible while still showing that it has been made by hand. The smell from fresh is of sweet pastry. Very firm […]

Joya De Nicaragua Red short Churchill 48 x 121

This cigar was a belated birthday present from my closest friends on their first visit to Melbourne. I’m excited to try this cigar, I have really enjoyed others in the range so my hopes are high! The wrapper is a dark reddish-brown, construction is great firm pack with minimal veins, really nice presentation. Cigar lit […]