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| Tatuaje Cabinet Noellas |  | Turboknat | 7/4/2008 2:47:58 PM |
Nice looking cigar. Had a fairly even burn throughout, but did have to be relit two times. The draw was excellent throughout.
It had flavors of cedar, cinnammin, and a nutty flavor. Very nice aroma. Was on the full bodied side, slight bitter taste a first, but then subsided. A sweetness to it. Nice finish. |
| Omar Ortez Original Robusto |  | Turboknat | 7/4/2008 2:44:24 PM |
This one was a treat. I wish I could have given it a higher rating, but where it scored great on taste properties with me, it was not so good with the appearance and burning properties.
The wrapper color was good, nice and oily. But it is kind of ugly with veins all around it. This cigar was also a little on the hard side. It tended to canoe alot thoughout the smoke, and had to be relit a few times. The draw was ok, though. Also, the wrapper split about 1 1/2 inches at the foot.
But I loved the flavor. It was a medium bodied smoke, very smooth. There was a nice aroma to the smoke. It had a nice, earthy flavor, rich, with roasted coffee, leather, and a bit of vanilla.
Because of the flavor, I would definately buy more of these. |
| Montecristo White Toro |  | Turboknat | 7/4/2008 2:38:24 PM |
| This cigar came as a free sample from Altedis. It was a very smooth looking cigar, but kind of dry looking. The construction felt ok, though. It had an even light, and the burn rate and draw was great. The wrapper did split for about 1 1/2" at the foot. My problem was in the flavor. It was a little harsh, and the body was really light. It didn't have the greatest aroma. There were flavors of cedar, and a woody taste. I think it might have had a little citrus. It did pick up a floral/herbal essence, but there was still that harshness that ruined the thing. I just was not impressed. |
| Oliva Special S Torpedo | | ljlemer | 7/4/2008 2:32:22 AM |
Tasty cigar. Great smelling, lovely looking, smooth, flawless wrapper. Great draw and burn. good draw. Fancy wrapping.
Great all-round smoke. Satisfying. |
| Indian Tabac Classic Corojo Tomahawk | | ljlemer | 7/3/2008 9:14:05 PM |
| I really enjoyed this one! First of all, it's beautiful. The wrapper is gorgeous and it's rolled very well. It smells great. It's just a trifle soft, which I equate with freshness and a good draw. The flavor is very good and it burns well. The juices are moderate and tasty. Great ash. |
| Savoy Robusto |  | Astronaut318i | 7/3/2008 8:43:54 PM |
| Not Savoy's best cigar. It came apart at the head when I cut it and the draw was tight. Ran into some tunneling problems about half way down in addition to some burn problems. Stick to the Coronas and Torpedos. |
| Partagas Robusto | | Astronaut318i | 7/3/2008 8:42:04 PM |
| So far, all of the cigars by brands that have an ISOM counterpart seem to have a weird grassy undertone to them. The Punch cigars had it and so did this one. Its not revolting, but its not pleasant either. If that flavor wasnt present this would definately be a 3.5 because it was built well and smoked well. |
| La Floridita Limited Edition Robusto |  | Duker511 | 7/3/2008 12:10:43 PM |
| I gave this cigar a 5 because IMO this is what a great cigar should be. It looks great, smells great, smokes great, and of course, tastes great. enough said! |
| Mantequilla Double Corona | | stogie_foggie | 7/3/2008 10:38:22 AM |
This cigar was a big surprise. I got a 5er for almost nothing - though it might be a good golf cigar. That would do this an injustice.
Flawless construction - the wrapper looked perfect. Pre-light aroma and draw very good. Ince lit, the first inch was bland and tasteless, but after that, a lot of flavor. Very Nicaraguan, reminded me of a San Cristobal in flavor and strength.
There were a few burn issues that needed to be corrected but overall, a good experience.
For the money, this was a great cigar, could be an everyday smoke. |
| Genuine Counterfeit Pre-Embargo Edicion Limitada Palma De Espana | | bslatner | 7/3/2008 8:44:29 AM |
Quite possibly the best 3 dollar cigar I've ever had.
The wrappers look very veiny and rough, but they are packed full of flavor.
For cheap cigars, they are very well constructed. Excellent draw and good burn.
The "cuban counterfeit" part comes in because the smoke has a very smooth, woody flavor that is reminiscent of -- but doesn't quite mimic -- the Cuban Montecristo No. 2.
Sure, the whole brand is a gimmick brand, but it's still a very good cigar for the money. |
| Jose Seijas Signature Robusto |  | bslatner | 7/3/2008 8:40:41 AM |
These cigars are "burn your fingers good".
The wrapper looks tight, shiny, and veiny. Got a good light going and it burned perfectly all the way to the end. Got about a 2-inch ash going before the wife made me knock it off because it was "making [her] nervous."
Lots of coffee and strong wood flavors. High smoke output gives you a flavor bomb to the tongue. |
| Punch Rare Corojo Double Corona |  | bslatner | 7/3/2008 8:37:41 AM |
I've had a few "Punch" cigars in my time. I've never been very fond of them. So, when I got this one free at the Big Smoke in November 2007, I let it age a bit before trying it.
Bottom line: big disappointment. Medium draw with very little smoke output. Tasted like stale bread.
The only reason I'm giving it a 1.5 instead of a 1 is because I've had worse. |
| Cabaiguan Imperiales | | ljlemer | 7/3/2008 2:39:20 AM |
A high 4 for this cigar. Flavor is above
average. I especially like that it is strong without being harsh. The Connecticut shade wrapper might be the reason for that. Burn is good, as is draw and construction. Smokes on the fast side. |
| Tatuaje Havana VI Artistas | | ljlemer | 7/3/2008 1:50:10 AM |
| A good cigar, but nothing special. Flavor is unremarkable, as is the construction and burn. Not really recommended. Doesn't live up to the Tatuaje name. |
| Gispert Belicoso |  | nukbucko | 7/2/2008 10:40:48 PM |
| I like gispert but for some reason i found this one hard to draw from it was like drinking a thick milk shake from a skinny straw. Gispert Is one of my fav. smokes but i could not realy enjoy this one. |
