Plasencia Alma Del Fuego

I chose the cigar I would enjoy tonight based on its alluring scent; though I couldn’t quite pinpoint the exact fragrance, I knew it was the right choice for the evening. Upon lighting, I immediately noticed savoury notes, with hints of graham crackers and mild wood, and a pleasant white pepper finish. The smoke production […]

FIghting cock

So much Cigar for $5 (6 1/4 x 52) Seems like maybe too good to be true. Upon first inspection, a faint barnyard scent emanates from the fresh cigar. The initial draw is surprisingly light, yet it yields an abundant volume of smoke. In terms of flavour, it presents as mild with notes of hay […]

Joya De Nicaragua Antaño Connecticut

I’ve been consistently impressed by Joya’s Antano range, so trying the CT was an exciting prospect for me. This particular cigar boasts an incredibly smooth Connecticut wrapper. As always, Joya’s presentation is impeccable, featuring classic gold and red bands adorned with their crest. Upon first inspection, the aroma from this cigar is a delightful blend […]

La Aurora 107 Cosecha 2007 LE

This marks my seventh encounter with a La Aurora blend, and my expectations were high. The initial impression was reminiscent of caramel coffee, a delightful aroma that lingered from the freshly cut cap. However, I did encounter a rather sizeable stick within the cigar when I first cut it, which I couldn’t remove, and I […]

Capos The Burnot

Wrapper: Corojo 99Binder: HVAFillers: Dominican Republic Piloto Cubano, HVA, and Criollo 98 I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a truly intriguing cigar that left a lasting impression. This cigar’s appearance immediately caught my attention with dark thick smoke emanating from each draw, setting the stage for something exciting. Upon the first puff, I was […]

AJF HABano ROBusto 5X52

This test blend came in my latest box and to be honest I don’t know why I’m smoking it now? Its came in and open bag with the Boveda totally dried out and it has a bend in it like a banana… Anyway I’m smoking it and that’s that. Ok I don’t know what I […]

The persian rug

This is the best thing to come from a website hack for sure! When I cracked open this cigar, an awesome fresh cedar smell greeted me. When lit the ash didn’t hold on for long, maybe because this smoke felt a tad dry? The main players here are cedar and black pepper which produced some […]

K decandencia by karen berger

I’m still amazed by the endless amount of cigar brands and this is another beautiful example. The cold draw offered pleasant notes of caramel and barnyard. This cigar was beautifully box-pressed, almost perfectly square in shape. During the initial draws, I was greeted with a delightful sweetness resembling caramel, accompanied by a great resistance and […]

subterraneo cobalum

I feel like I should be scared? There’s always a degree of truth with mythology. This cigar has a super dark wrapper and tightly packed construction, resulting in a light draw. However, this doesn’t hinder the production of large clouds of smoke. It is a 5×50 size and belongs to a collector series inspired by […]

Test blend 4

I thought I would add a test blend to my Privada subscription. I like trying new things and and a chance to give some input. All this for $5 you really can’t go wrong with that! The cello on this cigar is yellowing nicely so it must be ready to go! A little bit of […]