Monday, March 15, 2010

Romeo y Julieta Clemenceau en Tubos

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 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

Saturday, March 13, 2010

God of Fire Don Carlos 2006

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

Friday, March 12, 2010

Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve

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 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 GrownAlec 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

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Hoyo De Monterrey Tradicion

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 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 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

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills

N0. 3 on the all-time top 10
Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills 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 Ann. CriolloPerdomo 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 CoronasBolivar 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 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 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