Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet

Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet – 5.0x50 / Nicaragua / Full

I’m not the biggest fan of full strength cigars, but I will give every cigar a fair evaluation. Before I smoked this cigar, I read some reviews and they were right on about the strong spices and strength. The one thing that I thought was different from the reviews was that the cigar started off really strong and spicy, and half way through it let up a little and then finished strong and spicy. The appearance was nice, the draw and burn were good, but the flavoring wasn’t there for me. It wasn’t bad, but it was not great either.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4

Draw: 4

Price: 4

Flavor: 3

Stars: 3.75

AVO Domaine #50

AVO Domaine #50– 6x54 / Dominican Republic / Medium

The Domaine is another great AVO cigar. I have smoked every AVO cigar you can buy from any online cigar shop, and I must say there is not a bad one. This cigar had a little more kick than most but not enough to classify it as a full strength cigar. The cigar had an excellent burn and draw. It is a very smooth cigar with many flavors, some good minor spices, and with no surprises. You will like it.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.50

Burn: 4.50

Draw: 4.75

Price: 4

Flavor: 5

Stars: 4.75

Onyx Reserve

Onyx Reserve – 5x50 / Dominican Republic / Medium

The appearance of this oily, dark black, maduro cigar will have you excited to smoke it. I have smoked move than a dozen of these, and I can say that the draw is easy and the burn is even. Flavors of coca/coffee are present, but there is no spice to it whatsoever. This cigar has a great price tag. You will enjoy every draw.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.25

Burn: 4.25

Draw: 4.25

Price: 4.75

Flavor: 4.25

Stars: 4.25

Montecristo No. 2

No. 4 on the all-time top 10

Montecristo N0. 2 – 6.1x52 / Cuba / Medium

Some day we will be able to buy Cuban cigars in the US and won’t have to go out of country or call our “friends” to get them for us. And when that day comes, this cigar will be the best seller! This dry, woody, and slightly spicy cigar made my top ten. The burn and draw are perfect. The construction of the cigar is perfect!
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 5

Burn: 4.75

Draw: 5

Price: 3.75

Flavor: 5

*Stars: 5*

Cusano 18

Cusano 18 – 7.25x50 / Dominican Republic / Mild

If you are looking for a good very mild cigar, this is it. This is a cigar that you give to a friend who is not a smoker but wants to try smoking. It is a creamy cigar with no spice or kick. It doesn’t get any stronger at the end, but it does have some flavors. You will like it. The draw is a little loose, but the burn is even.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 3.75

Draw: 3

Price: 3.75

Flavor: 3

Stars: 3.5

Arturo Fuente Hemingway

N0. 5 on the all-time top 10

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Classic – 7x48 / Dominican Republic / Medium

WOW! This is one of the BEST cigars out there! The taste, the burn, and the draw are exceptional. This cigar is on my top ten list. Like the Davidoff, all you have to do is smell it and you will fall in love with it. This cigar smokes more like a mild than medium but provides a little more towards the end. This cigar has top ratings on all sites, and I agree with every site.

Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 5

Burn: 5

Draw: 4.75

Price: 4

Flavor: 5

*Stars: 5*

5 Vegas Miami

5 Vegas Miami – 5x50 / Nicaragua / Medium - Full

This is the best 5 Vegas cigar on the market. It is crafted by Jose “Don Pepin” Garcia, so you know it’s great. The Miami offers many flavors, and it is more on the full strength side. I’m not a huge fan of very spicy cigars, but for some reason, this spicy cigar is great. The burn and draw is also top notch. Please try it!
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 4.75

Draw: 4.75

Price: 4.5

Flavor: 4.75

Stars: 4.75

Graycliff G2

Graycliff G2 – 6x50 / Nicaragua / Mild - Medium

For the dollar, this is one of the best cigars you can buy. This will not be the best cigar you’ve smoked, but you will like it. It has a nice, creamy taste and a minor spice that will pick up at the end. It has a nice, oily appearance with a good burn and draw. Again, for the dollar this is a great all around cigar.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 3.75

Draw: 3.5

Price: 4.75

Flavor: 3.50

Stars: 3.75

Ramon Allones Specially Selected

N0. 1 on the all-time top 10

Ramon Allones Specially Selected – 4.8x50 / Cuba / Medium

This cigar was my favorite and it holds the number 1 spot on my all time top ten list. This is a cigar that I could smoke every day of my life. It is a dry, woody cigar with some spice to it. It is the perfect tobacco blend. The draw and burn are perfect. I have smoked more than 50 of these, and I’ve never had an uneven burn or bad draw.
Rating System
(out of five stars)
Construction: 4.75
Burn: 5
Draw: 5
Price: 4
Flavor: 5
*Stars: 5*

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 – 6.5x52 / Honduras / Medium

This cigar has a 90+ rating with every cigar review company, and it’s no different with me. The flavors are perfect, and you won’t find these flavors in any other cigar. It is a very rich cigar, but at the same time, it’s a mild to medium cigar. I love the idea that I’m smoking a filler that is 15 plus years old.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.25

Burn: 4.5

Draw: 4.5

Price: 4

Flavor: 5

Stars: 4.75

Padron Natural

Padron Natural – 7.5x50 / Nicaragua / Medium

Everyone talks about Cubans or Dominicans being the best of cigars. However, Oliva, Pardon, and H Upmann are great Nicaraguan cigars, and they are just as good as Cubans or Dominicans. Padron cigar is a high demand cigar and for good reason. I try to smoke at least one very month, and with that, I have noticed that the draw can be a little tight. The cigar gives a good aroma with some popping flavors. This is still a must try!
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.25

Burn: 4

Draw: 3.5

Price: 3.5

Flavor: 4.25

Stars: 4

Oliva Serie O Cameroon

Oliva Serie O Cameroon – 6.5x52 / Nicaragua / Medium

The Serie O is my favorite cigar Oliva makes. This sun grown cigar is a nice, creamy smoke with a hint of cedar and woody taste. The smoke is great and has an even burn and smooth draw. There’s not much you can say bad about this stick. Cigar Aficionado rated it a 92, and I agree.

Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 4.5

Draw: 4.75

Price: 4.25

Flavor: 5

Stars: 4.75

Cabaiguan

Cabaiguan – 5.5x52 / Nicaragua / Mild to Medium

When I first bought this cigar, I thought I was buying the new, hot, cigar. Everyone at the local cigar shop was saying, “You have to try it.” After trying it, I realized that it really is a great cigar! This is a mild to medium smoke. It is creamy and flavorful with an excellent burn and draw. This cigar is close to cracking my Top Ten list.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 4.5

Draw: 5

Price: 4

Flavor: 5

*Stars: 5*

Sancho Panza Belicoso

Sancho Panza Belicoso – 5.5x5 / Cuba / Medium to Full

This is a good cigar. It was very smooth and burned well. The draw was good and different flavors were present. It really was a good cigar overall, but it was nothing like the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill or the Ramon Allones. It is definitely worth a try.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.25

Burn: 4.5

Draw: 4.25

Price: 4

Flavor: 4

Stars: 4.25

Macanudo Gold Label

Macanudo Gold Label – 6x52 / Dominican Republic / Mild

I don’t smoke many of their cigars, but they are all pretty impressive. The Gold Label is my favorite cigar in their line-up. This is a nice easy smoke. It’s very mild with some good flavors. The cigar is a nice oily stick that burns and draws great. The nice thing about this cigar is it can be smoked at anytime of the day, and it goes well with any kind of drink.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 4

Draw: 4.5

Price: 3.75

Flavor: 4.5

Stars: 4.5

Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur No.3

Hoyo De Monterrey Excalibur No.3 – 6.1x48 / Hundoras / Full

This cigar wasn’t bad, but I don’t think it was very good either. I know some people love this cigar, but I guess I really didn’t. The burn was uneven, and the draw was too tight. It really missed on flavors.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 3.5

Draw: 3.5

Price: 3.75

Flavor: 3.75

Stars: 3.75

San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol

San Cristobal Seleccion Del Sol – 5.5x53 / Nicaragua / Full

This cigar packs a punch, but it’s a great flavored punch. The burn was good, and the draw was a little tight. It has a spicy, woody flavor with a good aroma. This cigar has received ratings as high as 93 with some cigar sites. It is a must try!
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.25

Burn: 3.5

Draw: 4

Price: 3.75

Flavor: 4.5

Stars: 4.25

Gurkha Evil

Gurkha Evil – 6x53 / Nicaragua / Medium to Full

Omar, at my local cigar shop, told me that he just got a new Gurkha in and that I had to try it. He was right--this is a good cigar. I smoked it after a nice steak dinner with some scotch. It was a nice spicy/peppery cigar with a strong finish. The burn was smooth and had a fair draw.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 4

Draw: 3.5

Price: 4

Flavor: 4.25

Stars: 4.25

CAO Italia

CAO Italia – 6.5x50 / Honduras / Medium

CAO’s Italia is one of the great cigars and a cigar that I can enjoy at anytime. This cigar presents you with an excellent aroma before you light it, and it only gets better. It has an even burn and a good draw with a lot of spices. This cigar is not for beginners.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.25

Burn: 4

Draw: 4

Price: 3.75

Flavor: 4.25

Stars: 4

Camacho Room 101

Camacho Room 101 - 6x50 / Honduras / Medium

Camacho makes a lot of cigars and this one is my favorite cigar in their line up. The cigar had a good burn, draw and flavors. This cigar was not over powering so it is a good cigar for mild to medium smokers. All experience levels would enjoy this cigar.

Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4

Draw: 4

Price: 4

Flavor: 3.5

Stars: 4

Zino Platinum Scepter Stout

N0. 8 on the all-time top 10

Zino Platinum Scepter Stout - 7x52 / Dominican Republic / Medium

Every year I go to south Florida and start my vacation off with this great cigar made by Davidoff. This Zino Platinum is a very creamy, smooth cigar with a lot of flavors. You get the great flavors, and you don’t get the very strong finish. Its prefect burn, draw, and unique blend will have you wanting another one.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 5

Burn: 5

Draw: 5

Price: 4

Flavor: 5

*Stars: 5*

Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 Tubos

No. 2 on the all-time top 10

Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 Tubos 6x50 / Dominican Republic / Medium

Now this is by far one ofthe best cigar I have ever smoked. When I pulled it out of the tube the smell was like no other cigar. Words will not explain the taste the smoothness or anything else about this cigar. This cigar is worth every penny you will spend and it’s a lot of pennies. Let’s just put it this way “It’s the perfect blend” Perfection!!!!
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 5

Burn: 5

Draw: 5

Price: 3.5

Flavor: 5

*Stars: 5*

5 Vegas Gold

5 Vegas Gold 5x50 / Honduras / Mild

This was the first 5 Vegas that I have ever smoked and I wasn’t really familiar with them. This Gold model is a good smoke for the price. You can pick up a box of 20 for around $60. It's smooth and burns even, but you will defiantly get a full mouth of smoke. This cigar burns very fast. It is a mild smoke with a woody taste and gets spicy at the end. This is a recommender smoke.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4

Draw: 3

Price: 4.5

Flavor: 3.5

Stars: 4

Romeo y Julieta Clemenceau en Tubos

Romeo y Julieta Clemenceau en Tubos 6x50 / Dominican Republic / Medium

This is a good all around cigar. The burn was even and the draw was not too tight. It had a good aroma, but lacked a lot of flavors. This is a perfect cigar for a first timer it is smooth and not over powering.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4

Draw: 4

Price: 4

Flavor: 3.5

Stars: 4

La Aurora Double Corona Cameroon

La Aurora Double Corona Cameroon 7.5x50 / Dominican Republic / Mild to Medium

I'm a believer in a first impression, but after a first bad La Aurora I figured I would give this cigar one more try. Let me explain, the first cigar was bad!! The draw was so tight that you couldn't get any smoke in your mouth. The wrapper was exploding everywhere and I was more worried about the cigar than just enjoying my drink and this stick. The flavors were bland and I was not happy. I figured I got the worst one they have put out so I went against my rule and gave it another shot. It came from a different store and different box and it was the same!
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 2

Burn: 3.5

Draw: 2

Price: 4

Flavor: 2

Stars: 2

God of Fire Don Carlos 2006

God of Fire Don Carlos 2006 5.2x50 / Dominican Republic / Full

This cigar was good, but I just was really hoping that my $28 investment would of smoked a little better. The flavors were great but the draw was really tough and it had a few prominent vines in it. This is definitely a full bodied and flavored cigar not for beginners.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4.5

Draw: 3.5

Price: 2.5

Flavor: 4.5

Stars: 4

Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve

Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve 6.2x52/ Honduras / Full

As of now this is the best Alec Bradley I have had (I have not smoked the Tempus). It was a nice oily stick that had many flavors and was very smooth. There were some good spices present in this full body cigar.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 4

Draw: 4

Price: 4.5

Flavor: 4.5

Stars: 4.5

Cohiba Toro Tubos

N0. 6 on the all-time top 10

Cohiba Toro Tubos 6x50 / Dominican Republic / Medium

Ever since I started smoking everyone said you have to try the Cohiba. I was scared that this cigar was the first cigar for many people and that they didn't know anything about cigars. So one day my friend buys me one for my birthday and said you have to try it and wow this cigar is awesome. I can see how anyone could enjoy this cigar, but experienced smokers would really appreciate it. Very smooth and very flavorful is the best way to put it. It's a medium body cigar that will not over power you. It's a must try for anyone!
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 5

Draw: 5

Price: 3.5

Flavor: 5

*Stars: 5*

Alec Bradley Havana Sun Grown

Alec Bradley Havana Sun Grown 6x54 / Dominican Republic / Medium

This cigar surprised me it was a lot smoother than I thought and it was mild. To me most sun grown cigars are a little stronger and spicier. The burn was good, but draw was a little tight other than that is was impressed. I would definitely smoke one again.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4

Draw: 3.5

Price: 4.5

Flavor: 4

Stars: 4

Hoyo De Monterrey Tradicion

Hoyo De Monterrey Tradicion 6.2x54 / Honduras / Medium

This was a good smoke. I think it smoked more like a medium-full. It was a dry smoke with a woody and peppery flavor. The draw was great and burn was good. This is the best Hoyo De Monterrey cigar I have smoked.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 5

Burn: 4

Draw: 4.5

Price: 4.5

Flavor: 4

Stars: 4.5

Romeo y Julieta Reserve Maduro

Romeo y Julieta Reserve Maduro 6.0x50 / Dominican Republic / Medium to Full

I'm never disappointed when I have a Romeo y Julieta. This is a beautiful oily stick with a good burn and draw. I love a good maduro that is smooth and not very spicy, but with some good flavors and if you’re the same give this cigar a try.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4

Draw: 4

Price: 4

Flavor: 4

Stars: 4

Leon Jimenes 300 Series

Leon Jimenes 300 Series 6.2x52 / Dominican Republic / Medium to Full

It was a nice cool night in Florida with a beer and a Leon Jimenes 300 and I could relive that night. This cigar is great looking and is well constructed. It has a very woody flavor, but is still really smooth. This is a must try cigar!
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 5

Burn: 4

Draw: 4

Price: 3.5

Flavor: 3.5

Stars: 4

Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills

N0. 3 on the all-time top 10

Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills 4.8x50 / Cuba / Medium

WOW! Now I have heard the hype of this cigar and it produced. I was on the beach and had more than one comment on the smell of the cigar and it was good comments. The burn, draw and everything else was excellent. Romeo y Julieta produces great cigars no matter what origins they are. This is a must try for everyone.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 5

Draw: 5

Price: 4

Flavor: 5

* Stars: 5 *

Perdomo Reserve 19th Anniversary Criollo

Perdomo Reserve 10th Ann. Criollo 6.0x54 / Nicaragua / Medium

It was just this one but it had a vine in it that was like a tree branch and the cigar was not constructed well either. It was falling apart. Like it said it could have just been the one that I got but you have to watch what you put out. Now because of that I would never waste any money on this cigar.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 2

Burn: 2.5

Draw: 2

Price: 4

Flavor: 3.5

Stars: 2.5

Bolivar Royal Coronas

Bolivar Royal Coronas 4.8x5o / Cuba / Medium to Full

This cigar wasn't bad but wasn't great. I guess I was expecting a lot more from it. The flavor wasn't there, it wasn't cream and smooth but that’s how I like it. The burn was a little uneven and it had a tough draw. It was overall an average cigar.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4

Draw: 3

Price: 4.5

Flavor: 3.5

Stars: 4

Ashton Cabinet Pyramid

Ashton Cabinet Pyramid 6x52 / Dominican Republic / Mild to Medium

It lived up to the type it was a very smooth creamy stick. It was not over powering and was great with a couple of crown 7's. The price is a little high, but I would buy another.
Rating System

(out of five stars)

Construction: 4.5

Burn: 4.5

Draw: 4

Price: 3.5

Flavor: 4.5

Stars: 4.5

601 Black Label

601 Black Label 6x5o / Nicaragua / Medium to Full

This cigar is rated as a medium body cigar, but to me it was full. This cigar started very strong and weakened as I got to the middle of the cigar than picked back up at the end. I really didn't care for the taste, it was very spicy and I really don't care for very spicy cigars. Everything else was average.
Rating System

( out of five stars)

Construction: 4

Burn: 4

Draw: 4

Price: 3.5

Flavor: 3

Stars: 3.5