Rocky Patel Sungrown Robusto

First impressions are that this is a large robusto, longer than usual with a decent weight. Such an amazing smell, intoxicating from fresh. A nice prestige look with a double band, great roll & barely any veins. Perfect! Cut was a little dry and slightly crumbly, but I think this was mainly from my […]

Luis Martinez Silver Selection Hamilton Robusto

Nice looking cigar, well packed and uniform roll. First impressions were that this cigar was a little dry, and this thought was strengthened when cut and appeared to crumble slightly. First third was pleasant, good draw meduim strength and mild flavour, nothing outstanding. Unfortunaly this was as good as it got, not that it […]

Quorum Shade Robusto

I liked the way this cigar presented itself, picture doesn’t give it justice but a very uniformed roll, no soft spots and very mild scent from fresh. The last Quorum Robusto I smoked was too light in flavour for me and I was a little worried this smoke was going to be the same. […]

Gurkha Overruns Robusto

When I first looked at this cigar I was wondering why it didn’t have a band, a little research later discovered that “overrun” meant the cigar was not up to the standard that the company expected. For me, this shows that their standards are top-notch. Such a great smell, strong full-bodied aroma, tightly […]

Casa de Garcia Sumatra Robusto

I found that this was a very solid packed cigar, nearly rock hard. Difficult to cut but easy to light. Such a strong aroma from fresh very enticing! Smooth flavour from first light. A sweeter taste than most I have tried so far which was unexpected, this continued into the last third. From […]

Flor De Oliva Robusto Corojo

Lit surprisingly easy, so much that the end held a flame till I blew it out. Worried was too dry but sure my humidor is on point. This cigar was unlike any I have smoked so far. Strong flavour at the beginning smoothing out and becoming quite mellow at the end. Flavours become more defined instead […]

Quorum Classic Robusto

Good scent of cedar from fresh, not just from the humidor but this scent had translated into taste, a nutty flavour as well for the first few draws. I hate to say but what followed is that this cigar went quite bitter really quickly which is nearly an immediate turnoff… Draw was great […]

H.Upmann Corona Major

This cigar ticked all the boxes! Draw had nice resistance producing a good amount of smoke (Tick) Pronounced flavours from the get go (Tick) Nice even burn (Tick) Was very impressed with this cigar, had a stronger but not overbearing flavour which was consistent throughout. Started to get a little sour at the end […]

Hoyo de Monterrey Coronations

I was excited about this cigar, It had been recommended from a good friend and I have read a lot of positive reviews. Starting my journey with some big Cuban names. The Scent of the wrapper was intoxicating and cigar was surprisingly easy to light. I found that the draw was very light, a […]

This is where it all starts

This is the beginning of my documented interest in cigars. Following are my thoughts about how it all went. I’m an amateur at best when it comes to cigars so here we go! Romeo Y Julieta No. 3 Such a nice looking cigar, It may have been a little dry and my poor […]