Macanudo 1968 Corona 42 x 147

First thing you’ll notice is just how bumpy this cigar is, the veins are quite aggressive nearly to the point of bursting. There is a very interesting smell from fresh, Sulfur like you just lit a match. This scent entices me as much as it scares me. Consensus states this brand is synonymous with mildness, […]

La Aurora Untamed Robusto 50 x 127

As you can see this is something very different from La Aurora. The band sold me so let’s hope that looks aren’t deceiving. Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper ticks all the boxes for me, dark & oily with a solid rustic feel that shows real authenticity. Dark chocolate with spice for the cold draw. After twenty minutes […]

1 Year old Today!

Today marks the first anniversary of Amateur Reviews .online and my first year of critiquing cigars. Enjoying cigars and sharing my experiences has been a very enjoyable hobby which I hope continues for many years to come. Winner of my Favourite cigar this past year is: JOYA DE NICARAGUA ANTANO DARK COROJO Simply perfection! Don’t […]

Padron Churchill Maduro 6 7/8 x 46

Many reviews describe this cigars build as questionable, especially the basic single cap which is barely holding on. Some say it’s to be torn off with your teeth, now lets add this very toothy wrapper… OK now this cigar presents as an old style authentic cigar with character. I like it! Cold draw was very […]

Macanudo Diplomat Maduro 60 x 115

What drew me to try this cigar is the unique shape, the Figurado. The appearance is also surprisingly similar to my bonsai fig tree 🙂 Once I discovered this cigar I found they were very difficult to come across in Australia. My local cigar store rarely stocks these so much so that I stopped looking for […]

LVH Celebracion Nacional Corojo 7 x 52

Ok so this is a cigar made from the Scraps of Drew Estates premium range, lets see what it has to offer. First impressions were that it was a little dry and crunchy when pressed. Most likely a fault from storage but the tip came apart a little as you can see in the photo. […]

Sobremesa Elegante En Cedros 7 x 50

Now this cigar is all class, immaculate roll and silky smooth wrapper under the cedar sheath. The addition of two prestige gold bands really sets the tone for something special. Cold draw had light resistance with hints of earth and barnyard. The light draw from fresh became respectable once lit producing a good amount of […]

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 […]