Bought from The Oak Lounge Tallinn.Location: This review was made outdoors during Midsummer day with blazing hot sun 30C, 44% humidity in the air and 5 m/s wind.Information:Wrapper: Ecuador CorojoBinder: BrazilFiller: Dominican, Nicaragua, USA, Peru, Indonesia, Cameroon, Mexico, HondurasOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Kelner Boutique Factory Box: Sold in 1 count coffins (Numbered). Release: 2021 (made … Continue reading 673. Principle Commonwealth Ten Country Blend Limited Edition
672. Principle Archive Collection Straphanger Limited Edition
Bought from The Oak Lounge Tallinn.Location: This review was made outdoors during a gloomy afternoon with 16C and 54% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: Dominican Republic Monte Plata YamasáBinder: Dominican RepublicFiller: Dominican Republic & Haiti OlorOrigin: Dominican RepublicFactory: Julian Sued Boutique FactoryBox: Sold in 5 count bundles. Release: 2021Availability: Limited Edition (6.500 cigars made).Size: 5.1x42, … Continue reading 672. Principle Archive Collection Straphanger Limited Edition
671. Caldwell Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut Radiante
Bought at a Caldwell event.Location: This review was made outdoors during a cloudy afternoon, with 16C and 51% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: ConnecticutBinder: N/AFiller: N/AOrigin: Dominican RepublicFactory: William Ventura, Dominican RepublicBox: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production (400 boxes a year)Size: 5x50, Robusto.Wrapper: Almond, silky smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Fairly firm … Continue reading 671. Caldwell Lost & Found 22 Minutes to Midnight Connecticut Radiante
670. Peter James Los Estoico 54 Maduro
Gifted by John Peter Laurendi owner of Peter James.Location: This review was made outdoors during a sunny but windy afternoon with 12C and 52% humidity in the air.Information:Wrapper: Mexico San AndrésBinder: IndonesiaFiller: Nicaragua Jalapa, Condega & UndisclosedOrigin: NicaraguaFactory: Tabacalera Aragon, Estéli NicaraguaBox: Sold in 12 count boxes or 5 count bundles. Release: 2022Availability: Regular ProductionSize: … Continue reading 670. Peter James Los Estoico 54 Maduro
669. Peter James Los Estoico 54 Habano
Gifted by John Peter Laurendi owner of Peter James. Location: This review was made outdoors during a sunny but windy afternoon with 14C and 41% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: Ecuador HabanoBinder: Indonesia & MexicoFiller: Nicaragua Jalapa, Condega & UndisclosedOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Aragon, Estéli NicaraguaBox: Sold in 12 count boxes or 5 count bundles.Release: … Continue reading 669. Peter James Los Estoico 54 Habano
668. Cigarkings Creative Edition Petit Robusto Sun Grown
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made outdoors during a sunny afternoon with 8C and 38% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: Ecuador Sun GrownBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Viso & SecoOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: N/ABox: Sold in 12 count boxes.Release: 2022Availability: Limited to 340 boxes (4080 cigars). Size: 4x48, Petit Robusto. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth … Continue reading 668. Cigarkings Creative Edition Petit Robusto Sun Grown
667. Casdagli Villa Casdagli Petit Exquisitos Peruvita
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors during a cloudy with a little snow and wind, 3C and 64% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: EcuadorBinder: EcuadorFiller: Sandwich filler of Peruvian Habano SecoOrigin: Costa RicaFactory: Tabacos de Costa RicaBox: Sold in 5/25 count bundles. Release: 2022Availability: Regular ProductionSize: 4x35, Petite Corona.Wrapper: Walnut, smooth with … Continue reading 667. Casdagli Villa Casdagli Petit Exquisitos Peruvita
666. Caldwell X Kind Cigars Quick & Dirty Robusto
Store bought at Sweets n Cigars.Location: This review was made indoors in Sweet Leaf's lounge.Information:Wrapper: SumatraBinder: SumatraFiller: Dominican RepublicOrigin: Dominican RepublicFactory: N/ABox: Sold in 10 count bundles. Release: 2022Availability: Limited Production.Size: 5x50, RobustoWrapper: Coffee bean, oily but a little rough texture with small veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even when lightly squeezed.Cold draw: Woody note. … Continue reading 666. Caldwell X Kind Cigars Quick & Dirty Robusto
665. Casa Turrent Serie 1880 Maduro Double Robusto
Store bought at Sweets n Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Sweet Leaf's lounge. Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés MaduroBinder: Mexican San Andrés Habano CriolloFiller: Mexican & NicaraguanOrigin: Mexico Factory: Tabacalera Alberto TurrentBox: Sold in 10 count boxes.Release: 2021Availability: Regular Production Size: 6.5x55, Double Robusto Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and smooth with tiny veins. … Continue reading 665. Casa Turrent Serie 1880 Maduro Double Robusto
664. VegaFina Fortaleza 2 Edición Especial Stalk Cut Toro Aged 2017
Store bought at Sweets n Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Sweet Leaf's lounge. Information:Wrapper: N/A MaduroBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Dominican Rep Piloto Ligero & Nicaragua VisoOrigin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera da GarcíaBox: Sold in 25 count boxes.Release: 2017Availability: Limited Edition to 1860 boxes. Size: 6x54, Toro. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and smooth with tiny … Continue reading 664. VegaFina Fortaleza 2 Edición Especial Stalk Cut Toro Aged 2017
663. Blanco NINE Lancero
Store bought at Sweets n Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Sweet Leaf's lounge. Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo OscuroBinder: Nicaraguan JalapaFiller: Nicaraguan Triple LigeroOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A.Box: Sold in 5/30 count bundle/box.Release: 2009Availability: Regular Production Size: 7x38, Lancero Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily with a little rough texture with tiny veins. Construction: Fairly … Continue reading 663. Blanco NINE Lancero
662. H. Upmann Connossieur No. 2
Store bought at Sweets n Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Sweet Leaf's lounge. Information:Wrapper: CubaBinder: CubaFiller: CubaOrigin: Cuba Factory: N/A CubaBox: Sold in 25 count boxes.Release: 2021Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.25x51, Robusto (Bohemios) Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily with small veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light wood, … Continue reading 662. H. Upmann Connossieur No. 2
661. Casdagli Villa Casdagli Corona Gorda
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors during a sunny but very windy morning/midday, with 7C and 74% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: EcuadorBinder: EcuadorFiller: Peru, Dominican Republic & NicaraguaOrigin: Costa RicaFactory: Tobaccos de Costa RicaBox: Sold in 12 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Regular ProductionSize: 5.6x46, Corona Gorda.Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and smooth … Continue reading 661. Casdagli Villa Casdagli Corona Gorda
660. La Galera Maduro Vitola No. 1
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made outdoors during a brisk afternoon/evening with 4C and 56% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés MaduroBinder: Dominican Rep Piloto CubanoFiller: Dominican Rep Piloto Cubano & Criollo 98Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: Tabacalera PalmaBox: Sold in 20 count boxes.Release: 2016Availability: Regular Production. Size: 3.5x50, Short Robusto … Continue reading 660. La Galera Maduro Vitola No. 1
659. Caldwell Lost & Found One Hit Wonder Short Robusto
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors, during a brisk afternoon with 5C and 56% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: Dominican Rep Habano 92Binder: Dominican RepublicFiller: Dominican Republic (Aged)Origin: Dominican RepublicFactory: N/ABox: Sold in 5/10 count bundles. Release: 2021 (2017)Availability: Limited to 5000 cigars.Size: 4x50, Short Robusto.Wrapper: Coffee bean, smooth with small veins. … Continue reading 659. Caldwell Lost & Found One Hit Wonder Short Robusto
658. Flor de las Antillas Maduro Petit Robusto
From my own collection. Location: This review was made outdoors a couple of hours after rainfall, with 2C and 91% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: Habano Sun Grown OscuroBinder: NicaraguaFiller: NicaraguaOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars S.A.Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.Release: 2015Availability: Regular Production Size: 4.5x50, Petit Robusto Boxpressed Wrapper: Dark milk chocolate, oily … Continue reading 658. Flor de las Antillas Maduro Petit Robusto
657. Lampert 1675 Edición Azul Short Robusto
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made outdoors during a snowy afternoon/evening, with -2°C and 89% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: EcuadorBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Condega & Jalapa, Peruvian LigeroOrigin: Nicaragua Factory: AgroIndustrial Nicaraguense de Tabacos S.A.Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.Release: 2021Availability: Regular Production. Size: 3.75x52, Short Robusto. Wrapper: Dark milk chocolate, oily … Continue reading 657. Lampert 1675 Edición Azul Short Robusto
656. Xhaxhi Bobi Black Baba Jan
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors during a snowy afternoon, -3°C and 84% humidity in the air. (Stood with wind cover, even though it was minimum wind).Information:Wrapper: Dominican Rep Cotui OscuroBinder: Dominican Rep Monte Plata Hybrid & Havana Seed 633Filler: Dominican Rep HVA Seco, Piloto Cubano Ligero, FDLR 1 LigeroOrigin: Dominican RepublicFactory: … Continue reading 656. Xhaxhi Bobi Black Baba Jan
Year in Review 2021
This past year has been filled with positive and negative happenings, luckily I've managed to stay healthy and haven't got the corona, which so many of my friends all over the world sadly got. I hope everyone stays healthy for the year to come and R.I.P to all friends who sadly have passed away, you … Continue reading Year in Review 2021
Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.1
This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given, but as you'll see many have similar scores so I ranked them in most enjoyable out of the bunch. I hope this list will bring some interest for you to try these out. I always try to be as clear as … Continue reading Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.1
Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.7-2
This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given, but as you'll see many have similar scores so I ranked them in most enjoyable out of the bunch. I hope this list will bring some interest for you to try these out. I always try to be as clear as … Continue reading Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.7-2
Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.13-8
This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given, but as you'll see many have similar scores so I ranked them in most enjoyable out of the bunch. I hope this list will bring some interest for you to try these out. I always try to be as clear as … Continue reading Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.13-8
Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.19-14
This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given, but as you'll see many have similar scores so I ranked them in most enjoyable out of the bunch. I hope this list will bring some interest for you to try these out. I always try to be as clear as … Continue reading Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.19-14
Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.25-20
This list is composed of my top 25 ranked cigars based on scores given, but as you'll see many have similar scores so I ranked them in most enjoyable out of the bunch. I hope this list will bring some interest for you to try these out. I always try to be as clear as … Continue reading Top 25 Cigars of the Year 2021 No.25-20
655. Rocky Patel Nørding Torpedo
Gifted by a friend.Location: This review was made outdoors during a snowy evening with -2C and 97% humidity in the air.Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan ColoradoBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua & Dominican RepublicOrigin: HondurasFactory: Rocky PatelBox: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2021Availability: Regular ProductionSize: 4x54, Short Torpedo.Wrapper: Dark milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins.Construction: Firm even … Continue reading 655. Rocky Patel Nørding Torpedo
Hidden in plain sight – A rant about the cigar industry
Either you are a customer looking for information to learn or a shop or even a content creator looking for information to be accurate in the description of explaining the product. As a independent reviewer and former cigar shop employee I have dealt with my fair share of information gathering about cigars and I must … Continue reading Hidden in plain sight – A rant about the cigar industry
654. Casa Turrent Serie 1973 Robusto
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made outdoors during a dark evening with 13C and 89% humidity in the air. Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés CriolloBinder: Mexican San Andrés CriolloFiller: Mexican San Andrés & NicaraguaOrigin: Mexico Factory: Nueva Matacapan de Tabacos S.A. de C.V.Box: Sold in 20 count boxes.Release: 2016Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.25x50, … Continue reading 654. Casa Turrent Serie 1973 Robusto
653. Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos RX Maduro
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made in a indoor smoking lounge. Information: Wrapper: USA Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars S.A. Box: Sold in 20 count boxes. Release: 2016 Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.25x50, Robusto. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily but a bit rough with tiny veins. … Continue reading 653. Tatuaje Cabaiguan Guapos RX Maduro
The Reviewers Guide to Enjoying a Cigar.
I often recommend people to note down some pointers while smoking a cigar, but as some of you have pointed out it's hard to know where to start. So I figured I might as well write a guide on how I do it. First of all have to right tools handy, either start with a … Continue reading The Reviewers Guide to Enjoying a Cigar.
652. Casa Turrent Serie 1942 Robusto
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made in a smoking lounge. Information:Wrapper: Mexican Negro San Andres ColoradoBinder: Mexican Criollo San AndresFiller: Mexican Negro San Andres & NicaraguaOrigin: Mexico Factory: Tabacalera Alberto TurrentBox: Sold in 20 count boxes.Release: 2016Availability: Regular Production Size: 5.25x50, Robusto. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: … Continue reading 652. Casa Turrent Serie 1942 Robusto