Gifted by a friend. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Ramón Allones is a current pre-revolution brand, established between 1837 and 1845. The range comprises full strength cigars, using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. Numbered Semi Boite Nature Box of 10 cigars (5,000 made). Size: 5x50, … Continue reading 303. Ramon Allones Edición Regional Italia Short Perfectos 2014
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302. Ramon Allones Edición Regional Países Bajos Specially Selected Robusto Corto 2013
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Ramón Allones is a current pre-revolution brand, established between 1837 and 1845. The range comprises full strength cigars, using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. Numbered Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (2,000 made). Size: 4x50, Petit … Continue reading 302. Ramon Allones Edición Regional Países Bajos Specially Selected Robusto Corto 2013
301. El Rey del Mundo Edición Regional Países Bajos NL No.1 2011
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: El Rey del Mundo is a current pre-revolution brand, established in 1882. The range comprises light to medium strength cigars using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. Numbered Slide Lid Box of 10 cigars (2,500 made). Size: … Continue reading 301. El Rey del Mundo Edición Regional Países Bajos NL No.1 2011
300. El Rey del Mundo Edición Regional Cuba Infantes 2013
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: El Rey del Mundo is a current pre-revolution brand, established in 1882. The range comprises light to medium strength cigars using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. Numbered Dress Box of 10 cigars (5,000 made). Size: 4.9x50, … Continue reading 300. El Rey del Mundo Edición Regional Cuba Infantes 2013
299. Juan Lopez Edición Regional Benelux Don Juan 2014
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Juan López is a current pre-revolution brand, established in the 1870s. The range comprises medium to full strength cigars using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. Numbered Slide Lid Box of 25 cigars (3,000 made). Size: 5.3x52, … Continue reading 299. Juan Lopez Edición Regional Benelux Don Juan 2014
298. Fonseca Edición Regional Benelux Fonseca No.4 2010
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Fonseca is a current pre-revolution brand, started in 1892 and registered in 1907. The range comprises light strength cigars, using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. Numbered Dress Box of 25 cigars in tissue (1,600 made). Size: … Continue reading 298. Fonseca Edición Regional Benelux Fonseca No.4 2010
297. Quai D’Orsay Edicion Regional Asia Pacífico Superiores 2011
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: It is classified by Habanos SA as a Local brand, and has a minor market share, mainly within France. The range comprises light strength cigars using tobacco from the premium Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. Box of 25 cigars (2,400 … Continue reading 297. Quai D’Orsay Edicion Regional Asia Pacífico Superiores 2011
282. Punch Edicion Regional Alemania Sir John 2012
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Punch is a current pre-revolution brand, established circa 1840. Tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo region in Cuba. 2000 boxes with 25 cigars in each. Size: 5x48, Corona Extra (Hermosos No.4). Wrapper: Light milk chocolate, smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm … Continue reading 282. Punch Edicion Regional Alemania Sir John 2012
276. Quintero Brevas (aged since 2014)
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Quintero is a current pre-revolution brand, introduced circa 1924. The brand's full name is Quintero y Hno (Quintero and brother). The range comprises medium strength cigars, using short-filler tobacco from the Vuelta Abajo and Semi Vuelta regions in Cuba. Size: … Continue reading 276. Quintero Brevas (aged since 2014)
270. San Cristobal de la Habana Collección Habanos 2009 O’Reilly
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: In 2001 Habanos S.A. introduced the Habanos Collection Book Series. It consists of a layout of cigars presented in a special book-shaped humidor. Numbered Book-shaped Boîte Nature Box of 20 cigars (1,000 made). The ninth release of the Habanos Collection … Continue reading 270. San Cristobal de la Habana Collección Habanos 2009 O’Reilly
269. H. Upmann Magnum 48 Edicion Limitada 2009
From my own collection. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Tobacco aged for atleast 2 years before being rolled to the cigar. All tobacco from Cuba. Size: 4.3x48, Corona Extra. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, oily and smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Firm even feel, when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Fresh oak … Continue reading 269. H. Upmann Magnum 48 Edicion Limitada 2009
265. Punch 48 LCDH/HS
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Tobacco from Cuba. Size: 5.5x48, Grand Corona. Wrapper: Milk chocolate, smooth and oily but with slightly protruding veins. Construction: Spongy feel when lightly squeezed. It's very odd to find this in a Cuban. Cold draw: Strong taste of … Continue reading 265. Punch 48 LCDH/HS
245. Partagas Maduro No.1 Habanos Festival Exclusive
Gifted by William Kilander, President of the Swedish Cigar Federation. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Partagás Maduro No. 1, offers the smoker all the flavour and intensity of Partagás, with a very special wrapper , selected from the best leaves harvested from the top levels of the “ Shade … Continue reading 245. Partagas Maduro No.1 Habanos Festival Exclusive
242. Ramon Allones Club Allones Edicion Limitada 2015
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Ramón Allones is one of the big names in the history of Habanos. Founded in 1837, it is also one of the oldest brands still in production. Cuban tobacco, from the Vuelta Abajo area. This cigar was a … Continue reading 242. Ramon Allones Club Allones Edicion Limitada 2015
241. Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Río Seco
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in Mellgrens cigar lounge. Information: Hoyo de Monterrey brand was born in the plantation of the same name in San Juan y Martínez * (P.A.O.), in the heart of the Vuelta Abajo * (P.A.O.) region. Hoyo de Monterrey is located on the fertile … Continue reading 241. Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo Río Seco
237. Punch Descobridores Edicion Regional Portugal 2011
Private collection. 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 note. 1st third: Starts with a toasted bread and nutspread. 2nd third: Keeps the same toasted bread flavour now with a subtle hint … Continue reading 237. Punch Descobridores Edicion Regional Portugal 2011
236. Ramon Allones Petit Allones Edicion Regional Andorra 2013
Private collection. 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: Cedarwood. 1st third: Starts with a white pepper spice, chestnuts, earthy sweetness and coffee beans. 2nd third: Keeps the previous flavours. The burn: Burns steady … Continue reading 236. Ramon Allones Petit Allones Edicion Regional Andorra 2013
235. La Flor de Cano Siboney Edicion Regional Canada 2014
Private collection. 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 note. 1st third: Starts with a spicy cedarwood, like cinnamon and toasted bread together. 2nd third: Keeps the flavours overall, maybe a tad … Continue reading 235. La Flor de Cano Siboney Edicion Regional Canada 2014
234. Juan Lopez Minutos Edicion Regional Francia 2013
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 Lopez Minutos Edicion Regional Francia 2013
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
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
189. Romeo y Julieta Tacos Edicion Limitada 2018
Store bought at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Milk chocolate and oily feel with a slightly protruding veins. Construction: Firm but still a little giving when lightly squeezed. Cold draw: Light wood notes. 1st third: Starts with a milk chocolate smooth note, light wood and nutmeg … Continue reading 189. Romeo y Julieta Tacos Edicion Limitada 2018
170. Rafael Gonzalez Edicion Regionales Nordico Baltico North Star 2017
World Exclusive Pre-release Review Sponsored by Habanos Nordic. 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 wood notes and nuttiness. 1st third: Starts with a oak wood heavy note, followed by salty peanuts and freshly … Continue reading 170. Rafael Gonzalez Edicion Regionales Nordico Baltico North Star 2017
169. Quai D’Orsay No.50
Gifted by my colleague Conny Ankargren, at Mellgrens Fine Tobacco. Location: This review was made indoors in a cigar lounge. Wrapper: Light brown, silky smooth with tiny veins. Construction: Medium firm with a good feel. Cold draw: Clear notes of sandalwood. 1st third: Starts with a smooth but still dry sandalwood note, a hazelnutiness with … Continue reading 169. Quai D’Orsay No.50
159. Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No. 2 Reserva 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 Monterrey Epicure No. 2 Reserva 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
155. H. Upmann Connossieur 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 Connossieur B LCDH