AJF Habano ROb 5 1/2 x 54

Upon opening the cellophane, the aroma of this cigar is immediately reminiscent of well-aged tobacco. The cellophane itself appears to be quite clear though? This cigar is an exploration into a new test blend, and it does seem a bit rough around the edges. Notably, both the cap and foot appear to be coming apart […]

Classique

I recently had the pleasure of discovering another classic gem from Privada: The Classique. This Dominican cigar boasts a remarkable 10-year aging process and sports an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper. Let’s start with the wrapper itself. It might surprise you, but upon first glance, it doesn’t quite resemble your typical Connecticut shade wrapper. Instead, it’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

La Palina Illumination

Let’s hope this cigar is illuminating… This cigar has an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and binder, combined with Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers, which make for an intriguing composition. Right from the start, it impresses with an effortless lighting process, delivering a satisfying draw and abundant smoke output. During the initial stages, the flavors of black pepper […]

weller by cohiba

Let’s go all out with this review for such a special occasion! Introduction: There are moments in life that deserve to be celebrated in extraordinary ways. For the birth of my daughter Eden, I couldn’t think of a better time to indulge in a special cigar I’ve been saving. The Weller by Cohiba, a magnificent […]

Unbanded royal

This has been the best cigar in my humidor for a while now, let’s not let it go to waste! This particular cigar has been aged for an impressive six years, showcasing the careful craftsmanship that went into its creation. The tobacco itself was aged previously for 7 years before being expertly rolled, making this […]