“The expression great things come in small packages is very appropriate here. The Undercrown Maduro Corona Pequeña is an absolute flavor bomb.” Wrapper: Otapan Negro Último Corte (Mexico) Binder: Connecticut River Valley Stalk Cut & Cured Habano Filler: Select Brazilian Mata Fina and Nicaraguan Cuban Seed Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: La Gran Fabrica Drew […]
“The sweetness early on is going to start as a nice gateway to the cigar experience, but as you get deeper into the smoke, there will be more boldness and more spice – giving the cigar the Nicaraguan edge.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera AJ Fernandez Cigars de […]
“I found this to be incredibly balanced – and more importantly incredibly flavorful.” Wrapper Nicaraguan (Jalapa) Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan, including Ometepe Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. Candente: 5 x 50 Price: $15.00 Sponsor: Yes Samples Provided for Initial Review: No Review: Plasencia Alma del Fuego Candente (2/6/20) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Company): […]
“The Fine & Rare Series has been one I have enjoyed smoking each year. It’s a fun series to compare and contrast the different releases…Making this cigar a box press was another nice bonus. Most importantly, this cigar performs quite well – something I’ve come to expect with the Fine & Rare series.” Wrapper: […]
” ..it excels in the most important category – flavor. “ Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: My Father Cigars SA Toro: 6 1/2 x 52 Price: $19.00 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial Review: No Review: Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2019 by My Father […]
” This was a well-aged cigar that delivered a nice balance on the flavor profile combined with enough flavor variations and transitions to keep me interested. “ Wrapper: Habano Binder: Habano Fillers: Nicaraguan, Dominican Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Pichardo Toro: 6 x 52 Price: $12.00 Sponsor: No Samples Provided for Initial Review: […]
“This is one of the better performing Connecticut Shade Churchills. This is a cigar I could recommend to any cigar enthusiast – and it fits perfectly to De Los Reyes’ vision of enjoying this cigar after a long day.” Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: De Los […]
“The Mareva is a great size and when it came to the Rocky Patel CSWC, it worked quite well with the blend that was delivered.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera Villa Cuba S.A. (TAVICUSA) Mareva: 5 1/8 x 42 Price: $8.76 Sponsor: No Samples […]
“For whatever reason, the La Gloria Cubana Spanish Press flew under the radar…but it’s a cigar worth checking out.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa Binder: Mexican San Andres Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Dominican Piloto Cubano, and Brazilian Mata Fina Country of Origin: Dominican Republic Factory: General Cigar Dominicana Robusto: 5 1/2 x 50 Price: $6.29 Sponsor: No […]
“The Villiger Cuellar Black Forest Toro Gordo is an excellent release by Villiger and by Tabacalera Palma. While it’s not overpowering in terms of strength and body there’s still a richness to the flavors and this worked quite well with this release.” Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Country of Origin: […]
