So this week I won't post any reviews since I have some reviews to priorities for Cigar Journal Tasting Panel. I also want to announce I'm going to Cigar Smoking World Championship Grand Final in Split, Croatia in September. During Saturday we had the Swedish Competition of CSWC at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco for the 5th … Continue reading No reviews this week. Update 1.
159. Hoyo de Monterey Epicure No. 2 Cosecha 2012
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth wrapper with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light cedarwood notes. 1st third: Starts of with a whipped creamy note with a almondy finish. 2nd third: In the second part … Continue reading 159. Hoyo de Monterey Epicure No. 2 Cosecha 2012
158. H.Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha 2011
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth wrapper with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light pencil wood notes and a nutty hint in the background. 1st third: Starts of with a hazelnutiness and a dry pencil … Continue reading 158. H.Upmann Sir Winston Gran Reserva Cosecha 2011
157. Montecristo Linea 1935 Dumas
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm but still a giving feel. Cold draw: Hay and oak wood. 1st third: Starts of with a dark roasted coffee, clear dry oak wood notes and a hint of … Continue reading 157. Montecristo Linea 1935 Dumas
156. Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Toro
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Barberpole wrapper so one is a light green candela and the other is a darker milk chocolate colour. Oily but with a little rough feel. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light and sweet taste. 1st third: Starts of with … Continue reading 156. Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Toro
155. H. Upmann Connoisseur B LCDH
Store bought. Location: This review was made outdoors during an late evening with the sun going down. 18°C and a slight breeze. Wrapper: Milk chocolate with a orange glow, silky smooth wrapper with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay and freshly ground coffee. 1st third: Starts of with a oak wood note … Continue reading 155. H. Upmann Connoisseur B LCDH
154. H. Upmann The Banker Annuity (USA)
Bought online. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Nutty notes. 1st third: Starts of with a creamy milk chocolate sweetness followed by a nutty hint. 2nd third: Keeps the same. The burn: Burns steady and sharp with … Continue reading 154. H. Upmann The Banker Annuity (USA)
153. Indian Motorcycle 1901 Premium Cigars Robusto Maduro
Gifted by Jared Ingrisano, Brand Manager of Drew Estate. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Almost black wrapper, oily rough feel. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts of with a dark chocolate note and a hint of oak wood. 2nd third: Keeps the same. The burn: … Continue reading 153. Indian Motorcycle 1901 Premium Cigars Robusto Maduro
152. Condega Cigars Serie S Robusto
Gifted by William Kilander, President of the Swedish Cigar Federation. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Darker milk chocolate, oily, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light hay notes and cedarwood. 1st third: Starts of with a light cedarwood note, with a cane sugar sweetness … Continue reading 152. Condega Cigars Serie S Robusto
151. Montecristo Linea 1935 Leyenda
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily, silky smooth wrapper with tiny veins. Construction: A little softer feeling but still a good feel overall. Cold draw: Cedarwood and milk chocolate. 1st third: Starts of with a dry cedarwood note and a creamy milk chocolate … Continue reading 151. Montecristo Linea 1935 Leyenda
150. Patoro Cigars Patoro XO Salomones VA
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light straw notes. 1st third: Starts of with a light spicy note, sandalwood and a touch of honey. 2nd third: A smooth sweetness like a toffee, … Continue reading 150. Patoro Cigars Patoro XO Salomones VA
149. Wismilak Premium Cigars Premium Seleccion Corona
Sponsored by Wismilak Premium Cigars. 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 hay notes. 1st third: Starts of with a dark roasted coffee but with a creamy cappuccino feel, almost a touch of milk chocolate maybe 60%. … Continue reading 149. Wismilak Premium Cigars Premium Seleccion Corona
148. Blanco Cigars Nine Minuto (Petit Corona)
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: A darker milk chocolate 60%, oily smooth feel with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts of with a smooth wiener melange coffee note with a hint of pencil wood. 2nd third: Hint of salted … Continue reading 148. Blanco Cigars Nine Minuto (Petit Corona)
147. Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year Robusto
Gifted by Hamlet Paredes. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, rough but still smooth feeling and somewhat protruding veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light draw, milk chocolate hint and hay. 1st third: Starts of with a creamy milk chocolate, white pepper and oak wood. 2nd third: … Continue reading 147. Rocky Patel Hamlet 25th Year Robusto
146. Blanco Cigars Liga Exclusiva de Família Robusto Maduro
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Almost black, rough with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts of with a medium roasted coffee, dark chocolate and salted caramel. 2nd third: Keeps the same. The burn: Burns quickly and sharp, with a … Continue reading 146. Blanco Cigars Liga Exclusiva de Família Robusto Maduro
145. Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez Toro (USA)
Bought online. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay note. 1st third: Dark rich chocolate, cane sugar and oak wood. 2nd third: The flavours rounds out with a smooth nutty note. The burn: Burns steady and sharp … Continue reading 145. Montecristo Pilotico Pepe Mendez Toro (USA)
144. Blanco Cigars Primos Estate Selection Habano Criollo Rosado
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth and oily feel with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay and some spicy notes. 1st third: Starts of with a earthy note, a oak wood dry note and a medium roasted coffee note. 2nd … Continue reading 144. Blanco Cigars Primos Estate Selection Habano Criollo Rosado
143. Romeo y Julieta Medallas de Oro 1875 Reserve Churchill (USA)
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm but still a little soft spots. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts of with a sandalwood tone, some dryness and a slight peppery note. 2nd third: Keeps the flavours but smoothness … Continue reading 143. Romeo y Julieta Medallas de Oro 1875 Reserve Churchill (USA)
142. El Guajiro Trabucos (New Blend)
Sponsored by El Guajiro. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Brown greenish color of the wrapper, dry but still smooth feeling, tiny veuns. Construction: A little spongy feel but still giving. Cold draw: No flavor. 1st third: Starts of with a creamy cappuccino, a little hazelnutty. 2nd third: Gets a … Continue reading 142. El Guajiro Trabucos (New Blend)
141. Hiram & Solomon Cigars 300 Anniversary Limited Edition
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made outdoors, during an sunny day with 29°C. (32% humidity) Wrapper: Milk chocolate with silky smooth wrapper and with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay and a touch of milk chocolate. 1st third: Starts of with a creamy milk chocolate sweetness followed by a … Continue reading 141. Hiram & Solomon Cigars 300 Anniversary Limited Edition
140. Royal Danish Cigars Viking Platinum Lable Vintage Edition
Gifted by Jan Vistisen, owner of Royal Danish Cigars. Location: This review was made outdoors, during an 25°C evening. (57% humidity outside) Wrapper: Light brown or more a light orange shade, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: A softer feel but with a good feel overall. Cold draw: Light cedarwood. 1st third: Starts of with … Continue reading 140. Royal Danish Cigars Viking Platinum Lable Vintage Edition
139. Royal Danish Cigars Bundle King Toro
Gifted by Jan Vistisen, owner of Royal Danish Cigars. Location: This review was made outdoors, during an 25°C evening. (57% humidity outside) Wrapper: Milk chocolate, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm but with a few spongy spots. Still feels pretty filled. Cold draw: Light milk chocolate note and then an overall hay note. 1st … Continue reading 139. Royal Danish Cigars Bundle King Toro
138. Punch Regios de Punch Edicion Limitada 2017
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate wrapper, smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm with a few spongy spots. Cold draw: Coffee cream and fresh hay. 1st third: Starts of with a dark roasted coffee and a touch of 85% dark chocolate bitterness … Continue reading 138. Punch Regios de Punch Edicion Limitada 2017
137. Guyacan Cigars Sabor de Estelí Longsdale
Gifted by Riste Ristevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate in color, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light note of hay. 1st third: Starts of with a sweet caramel note, creamy smooth milk chocolate and a … Continue reading 137. Guyacan Cigars Sabor de Estelí Longsdale
136. CAO Consigliere Boss
Sponsored by Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown wrapper, tiny veins with a oily smooth feel. Construction: Firm but still giving feel. Cold draw: Hay note. 1st third: Dark chocolate and oak wood. 2nd third: Keeps the same all through the second part. … Continue reading 136. CAO Consigliere Boss
135. Mombacho Cigars Tierra Volcan Toro
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown wrapper with tiny veins and smooth oily feel. Construction: Firm but still giving feel. Cold draw: Light draw with a nutty and hay note. 1st third: Creamy cappuccino with a hazelnutiness and a dark chocolate finish. 2nd … Continue reading 135. Mombacho Cigars Tierra Volcan Toro
134. Cavalier Genève Premium Cigars White Series Medio
Sponsored by Cavalier Genève Premium Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown wrapper with tiny veins and smooth feel. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light draw with no prominent flavours. 1st third: Starts of with a oak wood note and finishes off with a whipped cream … Continue reading 134. Cavalier Genève Premium Cigars White Series Medio
133. K by Karen Berger Maduro Robusto (Boxpressed)
Sponsored by Karen Berger. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Dark chocolate brown wrapper with tiny veins and smooth oily feel. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay and wood notes. 1st third: Creamy cappuccino with a hint of wood. 2nd third: Slight spicy note appears but keeps the flavours … Continue reading 133. K by Karen Berger Maduro Robusto (Boxpressed)
132. 1532 TS Cigars Conquistador Robusto
Sponsored by 1532 TS Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate brown wrapper with slightly protruding veins and smooth feel. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Hay notes. 1st third: Light wood notes and an almond note that lingers on the tounge in the aftertaste. 2nd third: Keeps … Continue reading 132. 1532 TS Cigars Conquistador Robusto
131. Hoyo de Monterey Palmas Extra
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Lighter milk chocolate wrapper, smooth with slightly protruding veins. Construction: Firm even feel. Cold draw: Light nothingness. 1st third: Starts of with a creamy smooth mild note. 2nd third: Keeps a steady creamy flow through the second part. … Continue reading 131. Hoyo de Monterey Palmas Extra