Private collection. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Sweetness. 1st third: Starts with a caramel sweetness and a smooth nutty cappuccino note. 2nd third: Keeps the smooth flavours from part one. The burn: Burns hasty … Continue reading 234. Juan López Seleccion No.5 Edicion Regional Francia 2010
233. Por Larrañaga Secretos Edicion Regional España 2013
Private collection. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily but a little rough texture and tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Cedarwood and hay. 1st third: Starts with a dark espresso note, followed by 60% milk chocolate and some wood in the background. 2nd … Continue reading 233. Por Larrañaga Secretos Edicion Regional España 2013
232. Trinidad Robusto T Vintage 2010
Private collection aka can't remember where I bought it. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light wood notes. 1st third: Starts with a toasted bread and roasted chestnuts base. There's hints of citrus … Continue reading 232. Trinidad Robusto T Vintage 2010
231. Cuaba Diademas Vintage 2012
Store bought at Brobergs Tobakshandel. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light nutty note. 1st third: Starts with a creamy smooth nutty note, a hint of pine wood and toasted bread. 2nd third: … Continue reading 231. Cuaba Diademas Vintage 2012
230. Leonel Cigars White Robusto
Sponsored by Global Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Light milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light hay note. 1st third: Starts with a smooth creamy hazelnut note, some hints of wood and milk chocolate. 2nd third: Keeps … Continue reading 230. Leonel Cigars White Robusto
229. Freyja Cigars 12 Churchill
Gifted by Emma Viktorsson owner of Freyja Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Darker milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light sweet note. 1st third: Starts with a creamy smooth note like a soft butter on toasted bread. … Continue reading 229. Freyja Cigars 12 Churchill
228. Bolivar Soberano Edicion Limitada 2018
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm but still a little giving when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Cedarwood note. 1st third: Starts with a light tone of cedarwood, unsalted almonds and wheat biscuits. 2nd third: … Continue reading 228. Bolivar Soberano Edicion Limitada 2018
227. Jas Sum Kral Toothpick 2.0 Habano
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and rough texture with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Sweet milk chocolate and a light woody notes. 1st third: Starts with a nutty creamy coffee note with a pine wood … Continue reading 227. Jas Sum Kral Toothpick 2.0 Habano
226. De Los Reyes Cigars Saga Short Tales Tomo V: L.A.V. (Laudamus Abundantia Veteres) We honour the richness of the time past (Panetelas)
Gifted by Jean-Michel Louis, Brand Ambassador and In-house Belgian at De Los Reyes Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Light brown, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Wood and something else I can't put my finger on. 1st third: Starts with a … Continue reading 226. De Los Reyes Cigars Saga Short Tales Tomo V: L.A.V. (Laudamus Abundantia Veteres) We honour the richness of the time past (Panetelas)
225. De Los Reyes Cigars Saga Short Tales Tomo IV: L.O.V. (Labor Omnia Vincit) Hard work Always Prevails (Figurado)
Gifted by Jean-Michel Louis, Brand Ambassador and In-house Belgian at De Los Reyes Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light cedarwood notes. 1st third: Starts with a smooth wood note, nutty and … Continue reading 225. De Los Reyes Cigars Saga Short Tales Tomo IV: L.O.V. (Labor Omnia Vincit) Hard work Always Prevails (Figurado)
224. De Los Reyes Cigars Saga Short Tales Tomo III L.I.V. (Labor Ipse Voluptas) The pleasure of the work itself (Petit Corona)
Gifted by Jean-Michel Louis, Brand Ambassador and In-house Belgian at De Los Reyes Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light wood notes. 1st third: Starts with a sweet note of dried fruits, … Continue reading 224. De Los Reyes Cigars Saga Short Tales Tomo III L.I.V. (Labor Ipse Voluptas) The pleasure of the work itself (Petit Corona)
223. De Los Reyes Cigars Saga Short Tales Tomo I: Tales of High Priming
Gifted by my boss at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Dark milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Hay and oak wood. 1st third: Starts with a dark roasted coffee, oak wood and 70% dark chocolate. … Continue reading 223. De Los Reyes Cigars Saga Short Tales Tomo I: Tales of High Priming
222. Sans Pareil Cigars Super Lancero
Store bought at Kind Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky and oily feel with tiny veins. Construction: Firm but with some little softer spots. Cold draw: Light milk chocolate and hay. 1st third: Starts with a creamy milk chocolate and medium roasted coffee with a hazelnut … Continue reading 222. Sans Pareil Cigars Super Lancero
221. La Aurora Cigars 115th Anniversary Limited Edition Belicoso
Gifted by Gustavo Velayos, Sale's and Marketing director of La Aurora Cigars. Info: 115 years have passed since Eduardo León Jimenes founded the oldest and most internationally renowned cigar factory in the Dominican Republic, maintaining the values of quality, dedication, effort and perfection that have characterized it since its founding. More info further down after … Continue reading 221. La Aurora Cigars 115th Anniversary Limited Edition Belicoso
220. J.C.Newman Cigars The American
Gifted by Drew Newman, General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars. Info: The tobacco used in this cigar was Florida Sun Grown wrapper, Connecticut Broadleaf binder and Pennsylvanian Mennonite and Connecticut Havanna filler. This cigars where all rolled at J.C. Newmans “El Reloj” factory in Tampa, Florida. It’s called the Reloj because of the watchtower the … Continue reading 220. J.C.Newman Cigars The American
219. La Aurora Cigars 1903 Ruby Maduro Robusto
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made outdoors during an freezing late afternoon. Started with minus 3 degrees Celsius and ended at minus 5. Wrapper: Dark chocolate, oily and silky smooth wrapper with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Oak wood and hay. 1st third: Starts with … Continue reading 219. La Aurora Cigars 1903 Ruby Maduro Robusto
218. Monte Pascoal Cigars Mata Fina Robusto
Sponsored by Monte Pascoal Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and rough texture with clearly seen veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Pine wood notes. 1st third: Starts with a nutty milk chocolate creaminess and light wood in the background. 2nd third: Keeps … Continue reading 218. Monte Pascoal Cigars Mata Fina Robusto
217. KBF Cigars Smoking Jacket Favoritos
Gifted by Henrik Kelner Jr, Masterblender at KBF. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light cedarwood note. 1st third: Starts with a nutty and milk chocolate sweetness followed by a cedarwood note in the background. 2nd third: … Continue reading 217. KBF Cigars Smoking Jacket Favoritos
216. J.C.Newman Cigars Brick House Ciento por Ciento Big Smoke
Gifted by Drew Newman, General Counsel at J.C. Newman Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Hay and wood notes. 1st third: Starts with a spicy cinnamon note, roasted chestnuts and earthy sweetness. … Continue reading 216. J.C.Newman Cigars Brick House Ciento por Ciento Big Smoke
215. KBF Cigars Smoking Jacket Short Robusto
Gifted by Henrik Kelner Jr, masterblender at KBF. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light cedarwood note. 1st third: Starts with a smooth nutty medium roasted coffee and a light wood note in the background. 2nd third: … Continue reading 215. KBF Cigars Smoking Jacket Short Robusto
214. La Aurora Cigars 115th Anniversary Edition Belicoso
Gifted by Gustavo Velayos, Sale's and Marketing director of La Aurora Cigars. Info: 115 years have passed since Eduardo León Jimenes founded the oldest and most internationally renowned cigar factory in the Dominican Republic, maintaining the values of quality, dedication, effort and perfection that have characterized it since its founding. More info further down after … Continue reading 214. La Aurora Cigars 115th Anniversary Edition Belicoso
213. La Aurora Cigars Puro Vintage 2007 Edicion Limitada
Gifted by Gustavo Velayos, Sale's and Marketing director of La Aurora Cigars. Info: The cigar is limited to 6000 boxes of 10 cigars in each box. It consists of Dominican wrapper, Ecuadorian binder and the filler consists of tobacco from Dominican Rep, Brazil and Nicaragua. All tobaccos are from the 2007 harvest. It's the regular … Continue reading 213. La Aurora Cigars Puro Vintage 2007 Edicion Limitada
212. San Jerónimo Habano Maduro Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Darker milk chocolate, oily and smooth feel with tiny veins. Construction: A softer feel half way, the other half is firm and even. Cold draw: Light wood note. 1st third: Starts with a creamy smooth … Continue reading 212. San Jerónimo Habano Maduro Robusto
211. San Jerónimo Habano Natural Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and smooth feel with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light cedarwood notes. 1st third: Starts with a light nuttiness, foamed milk and lemon peal. 2nd third: Keeps … Continue reading 211. San Jerónimo Habano Natural Robusto
210. San Jerónimo Connecticut Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth and oily with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel all over. Cold draw: Light wood notes and hay. 1st third: Starts with a light wood and nutty after note. There's a light … Continue reading 210. San Jerónimo Connecticut Robusto
209. Kafie 1901 Cigars Maduro Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Dark milk chocolate, oily and smooth feel with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay and dark wood note. 1st third: Starts with a dark chocolate, earthy sweetness and oak wood note, there … Continue reading 209. Kafie 1901 Cigars Maduro Robusto
208. Kafie 1901 Cigars San Andres Robusto Largo
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm but still a little giving when lightly squeezed, understandable since it's boxpressed. Cold draw: Light wood notes. 1st third: Starts with a sandalwood note … Continue reading 208. Kafie 1901 Cigars San Andres Robusto Largo
207. Kafie 1901 Cigars Sumatra Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light hay notes and wood. 1st third: Starts with a nutty sweetness, like mix of almonds and chestnuts. Creamy milk … Continue reading 207. Kafie 1901 Cigars Sumatra Robusto
206. Kafie 1901 Cigars Connecticut Robusto
Gifted by Gaby Kafie, owner of Kafie 1901 Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Light nutty brown, oily and smooth feel with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts with a nutty medium roasted coffee note, followed by a light wood tone and a … Continue reading 206. Kafie 1901 Cigars Connecticut Robusto
205. Cavalier Genève Premium Cigars Black II Toro Gordo
Sponsored by Cigar Journal. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Dark chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm but still a little giving when lightly squeezed. Boxpressed. Cold draw: Wood, matured hay. 1st third: Starts with a medium to dark roasted coffee, darker milk chocolate 50-60% and … Continue reading 205. Cavalier Genève Premium Cigars Black II Toro Gordo