Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan ConnecticutBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Size: 5x54, Robusto. Wrapper: Nutty, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Hay and cedarwood. 1st third: Starts with a toasted bread, newly ground coffee and … Continue reading 520. Perdomo 10th Anniversary Connecticut Robusto
519. Guantanamera Cristales
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: CubaBinder: CubaFiller: CubaThe cigar is pre-cut in the plastic tube it comes in. Size: 6x41, Corona. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and very rough, protruding veins. Construction: Fairly soft, a bit uneven when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Wet green … Continue reading 519. Guantanamera Cristales
518. Principes Claro Toro
Gifted by my boss at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian ConnecticutBinder: IndonesiaFiller: Dominican Republic (Cibao Valley) Size: 6x50, Toro. Wrapper: Nutty, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts with a … Continue reading 518. Principes Claro Toro
517. Perdomo Limited Cameroon Edition Petit Corona
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: CameroonBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Size: 4.5x44, Petit Corona. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Caramel, pinewood and menta. 1st third: Starts with a toasted bread, walnuts … Continue reading 517. Perdomo Limited Cameroon Edition Petit Corona
516. Partagas Maduro No. 2
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: CubaBinder: CubaFiller: Cuba Size: 4.6x55, Petit Piramide. Wrapper: Oily coffee bean, oily and smooth with small veins. Construction: Fairly firm and even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Cedarwood and a light coffee note. 1st third: Starts … Continue reading 516. Partagas Maduro No. 2
515. Jas Sum Kral Toothpick 2.0 Maduro Robusto
Gifted by Riste Riatevski, owner of Jas Sum Kral. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andres MaduroBinder: IndonesiaFiller: Nicaragua (Jalapa, Esteli & Ometepe) Size: 5x50, Robusto. Wrapper: Dark coffee bean, rough but still oily with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: … Continue reading 515. Jas Sum Kral Toothpick 2.0 Maduro Robusto
514. La Aurora 107 Nicaragua Robusto
Gifted by Cigar Journal. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: NicaraguaBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Size: 5x50, Robusto. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Dried fruits, cefarwood and cacao. 1st third: Starts with a cacao, cinnamon, ice … Continue reading 514. La Aurora 107 Nicaragua Robusto
513. Quorum Maduro Robusto
Gifted by Stefan Bastiaenssens, International Sales Director for J.C.Newman Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Sumatra SungrownBinder: Connecticut BroadleafFiller: NicaraguaFactory: J.C. Newman PENSA Size: 4.75x50, Robusto Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Form even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Earthy. 1st third: … Continue reading 513. Quorum Maduro Robusto
512. Quorum Classic Robusto
Gifted by Stefan Bastiaenssens, International Sales Director for J.C.Newman Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Sumatra SungrownBinder: NicaraguaFiller: NicaraguaFactory: J.C. Newman PENSA Size: 4.75x50, Robusto Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Earthy sweetness and oakwood. … Continue reading 512. Quorum Classic Robusto
511. Quorum Shade Robusto
Gifted by Stefan Bastiaenssens, International Sales Director for J.C.Newman Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut ShadeBinder: Sumatra SungrownFiller: NicaraguaFactory: J.C. Newman PENSA Size: 4.75x50, Robusto Wrapper: Nutty, oily and silky smooth with small veins. Construction: Soft but even when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Hay and white … Continue reading 511. Quorum Shade Robusto
510. Flor de las Antillas Robusto
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Nicaragua Sun GrownBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Size: 5x54, Robusto. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Medium soft but even feel when lightly squeezed. Soft boxpressed. Cold draw: White pepper, cedarwood and hay. 1st third: Starts with … Continue reading 510. Flor de las Antillas Robusto
509. Flor de las Antillas Toro
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Nicaragua Sun GrownBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Size: 6.1x54, Toro. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Medium soft but even feel when lightly squeezed. Soft boxpressed. Cold draw: White pepper, cedarwood and hay. 1st third: Starts with … Continue reading 509. Flor de las Antillas Toro
508. Drew Estate Tabak Especial Cafecita Negra
Gifted by Jonathan Drew President and Founder of Drew Estate. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf MaduroBinder: NicaraguaFiller: NicaraguaInfused with coffee essence from Nicaragua coffee (Jinotega & Matagalapa). Size: 4x32, Coronete (Exquisito) Wrapper: Coffee bean, smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Soft but even feel when lightly … Continue reading 508. Drew Estate Tabak Especial Cafecita Negra
507. Drew Estate Tabak Especial Cafecita Dulce
Gifted by Jonathan Drew President and Founder of Drew Estate. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Nicaraguan Shade Grown ConnecticutBinder: NicaraguaFiller: NicaraguaInfused with coffee essence from Nicaragua coffee (Jinotega & Matagalapa). Size: 4x32, Coronete (Exquisito) Wrapper: Nutty, smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Soft but even feel when lightly … Continue reading 507. Drew Estate Tabak Especial Cafecita Dulce
506. Debonaire Habano Toro
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: Dominican Republic San VicenteFiller: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic Piloto Cubano Size: 6x54, Toro. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Dried fruits, hay and 70% dark … Continue reading 506. Debonaire Habano Toro
505. Debonaire Daybreak Sagita Connecticut Aged 2017
Gifted by Philip Zanghi III, owner of Debonaire Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian ConnecticutBinder: Dominican Republic San VincenteFiller: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic Piloto Cubano Size: 5.5x38, Sagita (Petit Lancero). Wrapper: Nutty, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Medium firm and even when lightly squeezed. Cold … Continue reading 505. Debonaire Daybreak Sagita Connecticut Aged 2017
504. Romeo y Julieta Maravillas 8 Year of the Rat 2020
Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: CubaBinder: CubaFiller: CubaComes in luxury boîte nature boxes of 8 cigars, released for the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Rat. Size: 6.1x55, Maravillas (Robusto Extra). Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even … Continue reading 504. Romeo y Julieta Maravillas 8 Year of the Rat 2020
503. Montecristo Reserva Negra Corona Maduro Aged 2015
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Mexican San AndresBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua & Honduras Size: 5x44, Corona. Wrapper: Dark chocolate, oily and rough with small veins. Construction: Fairly firm with some softspots with and uneven feel. Cold draw: Dried fruits and hay. 1st third: Start … Continue reading 503. Montecristo Reserva Negra Corona Maduro Aged 2015
502. Kauai Island Prince Laka Shade Grown Aged 2017
Gifted by Les Drent, owner of Kauai Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown ConnecticutBinder: Kauai Shade GrownFiller: Kauai Shade Grown Size: 42x5, Laka (Corona). Wrapper: Nutty, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Fairly firm when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light floral note. … Continue reading 502. Kauai Island Prince Laka Shade Grown Aged 2017
501. Tucan The Rumour Says Robusto Pre-release
Gifted by Johan Sandström owner of Tucan Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: UndisclosedBinder: UndisclosedFiller: UndisclosedFactory: Tabacos de Costa Rica Size: 5x56, Robusto. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light hay note. 1st third: … Continue reading 501. Tucan The Rumour Says Robusto Pre-release
500. CAO The Sopranos Edition Soldier Aged 2013
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Brazilian MaduroBinder: HondurasFiller: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic & ColombiaLimited production between 2005-2013. I choose this cigar to be my 500th review because when I was younger I was a big fan of the show The Sopranos. I told myself … Continue reading 500. CAO The Sopranos Edition Soldier Aged 2013
499. CAO Session Garage
Store bought at Brobergs. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: USA Connecticut BroadleafBinder: Dominican Republic Vega EspecialFiller: Dominican Republic Piloto Cubano & Nicaragua Esteli Size: 5.2x54, Robusto. Wrapper: Dark coffee bean, oily and smooth with clear protruding veins. Construction: Medium firm, but even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold … Continue reading 499. CAO Session Garage
498. CAO Brazilia Corcovado
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: BrazilBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Size: 4.2x60, Short Robusto. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Dark chocolate. 1st third: Starts with a cacao, chestnuts, earthy sweetness and … Continue reading 498. CAO Brazilia Corcovado
497. CAO Nicaragua Tipitapa
Store bought at Brobergs. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Honduran Habano JamastranBinder: Honduran JamastranFiller: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Condega & Esteli Size: 4.9x50, Robusto Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oil and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Hay. 1st third: Starts with a medium … Continue reading 497. CAO Nicaragua Tipitapa
496. CAO Pilón Corona
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuadorian HabanoBinder: NicaraguaFiller: Nicaragua Size: 5.5x44, Corona Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Medium soft but even when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Pinewood and earthy sweetness. 1st third: Starts with earthy sweetness and … Continue reading 496. CAO Pilón Corona
495. Macanudo Gran Reserva 2020 Gran Toro
Store bought at Brobergs. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: EcuadorBinder: Dominican Piloto CubanoFiller: Brazilian, Nicaraguan & Dominican RepublicLimited production of 32'000 cigars in boxes of 8 cigars each (4000 boxes). Size: 9x48, Gran Toro. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and smooth with small veins. Construction: Firm even feel … Continue reading 495. Macanudo Gran Reserva 2020 Gran Toro
494. Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Norteño Robusto Grande
Supplied by Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Mexican San AndrésBinder: HondurasFiller: Nicaragua Size: 5.5x54, Robusto Grande, Soft Boxpressed. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Hay and light red pepper spice. 1st third: … Continue reading 494. Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Norteño Robusto Grande
493. Cavalier Genève Black II Robusto
Gifted by Cavalier Genève Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés NegroBinder: NicaraguaFiller: NicaraguaMade at San Judas Tadeo factory, in Honduras. Size: 5x50, Robusto Boxpressed. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light wood note. 1st third: Starts with … Continue reading 493. Cavalier Genève Black II Robusto
492. BOTL Sweden The Oak Aged 2012
Gifted back in 2014 by Yelitze Enchenique Lokrantz, former owner of BOTL Shop Sweden. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: HondurasBinder: HondurasFiller: Honduras Size: 6.1x54, Torpedo. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: A medium soft but even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Oakwood. … Continue reading 492. BOTL Sweden The Oak Aged 2012
491. La Preferida 452 Short Robusto
Gifted by Gajane Cigars. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens Fine Tobacco's cigar lounge. Information:Wrapper: Ecuador Habano ColoradoBinder: MexicoFiller: Nicaragua & Honduras Size: 4x52, Short Robusto. Wrapper: Coffee bean, oily and silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light wood note. 1st third: Starts with a … Continue reading 491. La Preferida 452 Short Robusto