Privada Spirits: Cognac

So, as you have probably figured out, this cigar is made to pair with COGNAC. Since I don’t have any, I will have to see how it goes on its own. This is one good-looking cigar. It’s the wrapper that gets your attention, dark with a nice oily sheen. I wish I only got a […]

Royal Affair By AJ Fernandez

A year ago I had never heard the term “puro”. Yeah I’m a noob, but now this is all I’m hearing. Which in my opinion, is not a bad thing at all. I wasn’t prepared but this is one big pepper bomb, white black and everything in-between, but surprisingly not overbearing so let’s continue. This […]

Stulac Colaboración

If this stick isn’t a doppelganger of most ‘My Father’ cigars then I’m going blind. What’s not to like with this 5×54 box pressed beauty? Check out this barrel aged Nicaraguan Habano wrapper adorned with a work of art for a band and a foot band, just in case you didn’t realise this is one […]

Rocky Patel Especial Habano Robusto

It’s usually easy to spot a Rocky Patel cigar from a mile away, but this one was different. No RP branding, just the words “Habano Especial” written on the band. When I first picked up this cigar, it felt like a small lead pipe. Heavy and rock-solid from the cap to about halfway. There was […]

Romeo Y Julieta 1875

I have always considered RYJ to be a traditional Cuban brand, but with an Indonesian wrapper and a Dominican binder and long filler, this blend promises an interesting experience. Right from the start, it exudes the classic Cuban flavour profile, featuring clouds of cedar, white pepper, and other woody notes. What sets it apart from […]

Padilla catcher in the rye

I haven’t read many books, but ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ is one of them. The 6 x 54 size of this cigar is just perfect for my liking. This example lit beautifully, had the perfect draw producing abundant plumes of smoke. Not a bad start at all. It seems like Privada has a love-hate […]

mango cedar

In a world where everyone seems to be collaborating with mango, why not cigars as well? The presentation of this cigar is impeccable, also this cigar was neatly all wrapped like a candy bar. Upon opening it, you’re greeted with a perfect example of a lonsdale cigar, adorned with a small band featuring nothing but […]

Hendrik Kelner Jr. for Kelner Boutique Factory The 73

With a name this long it’s gotta be good! This cigar boasts a refined, aged cedar flavour with subtle undertones of graham crackers and a touch of white pepper. However, I did encounter a slight issue with the draw, which was a bit tight at the beginning, making it challenging to achieve a generous amount […]

The Mack

Burger time! At first puff, it’s as if the wrapper is toying with your senses. This cigar delivers an intriguing flavour profile, reminiscent of a homestyle burger. Notes of meat and pickles, enveloped in a smoky embrace that blankets your palate. There’s a subtle presence of barely cooked onions in the mix also. As the […]

yellow privada

Is this from the French Fry or Colour Series by Privada? I’m not quite sure. The cigar measures 6 x 46, a decent size, and sports a relatively simple band compared to others in the line up. In the initial third it’s challenging to pinpoint the precise flavours as there’s a lot happening. There’s a […]