El Titan De Bronze Sumatra Lancero LE

I just love the look of a Lancero. The fresh scent is of barnyard, which I find frequently in cigars. Maybe I’m imagining old barns of Spanish cedar scattered throughout the countryside. I haven’t used a punch in a while and this ring gauge works just perfect. The first draws bring flavours of peppery cedar […]

Espinosa Cigars Hialeah Gardens

I don’t know which looks more delicious?! Also again, another barely boxed pressed cigar with just a slight edge to it. I decided to use a V-cutter to cut a crown on this cigar which I am becoming quite fond of. First impressions found the old favourites: pepper, leather and sweet cedar. I didn’t have […]

The Cannoli By Amendola

There is a lot of hype around this cigar. Let’s see if it lives up to it! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I love a box pressed cigar. This is a great looking cigar overall. The cold draw tastes like honey and Weet-Bix; Any Australian knows exactly what this tastes like. […]

Reserva Especial Cuatro Cinco Petit Corona

I purchased this cigar on the recommendation of my local cigar store, described as their most premium blend for the Joya Range. Scent from fresh is an inviting blend of vanilla raisin biscuits. Smooth wrapper with a consistent pack apart from a slightly lumpy cap. Quality band but it’s simply too big for this vitola, […]

Fratello Oro Gordo 6 x 60

Not sure what I think of the diagonal band, lacks masculinity, not that that matters for a 6″ x 60! Milk chocolate and gold is always a good look, Pack was a little on the soft side with a medium cold draw resistance, no notable flavours from fresh. Surprisingly once lit smoke output was limited […]

La Flor de Cano Petit Corona

I’ve smoked a number of cigars with cedar sheaths before, but not one where the band is wrapped around the sheath alone. Another first for me is this cap, It’s completely flat! I’ve never seen that before but it’s great for the perfect punch. Sweet cocoa and hay for the fresh draw which is incredibly […]

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, […]

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 […]

Romeo y Julieta No.1 5.5 x 42

The very first cigar I reviewed on this site was the RYJ No.3. Fourteen months later I thought it was time to revisit this brand and try the RYJ No.1. Opened with a punch this time the cold draw has a taste of Weet-Bix and honey. Draw is pretty tight hopefully not a hindrance. First third […]

The Wise Man Maduro Robusto 5.5 x 50

It doesn’t take a wise man to see this is a quality cigar!! From the firm pack to the toothy wrapper this cigar really stands out as something special. The cold draw has great resistance but surprisingly little taste. I am a fan of full-bodied cigars but not the biggest fan of intense pepper, and […]