"A fine cigar is the essence of life. The tobacco plant comes from the earth, from which we ourselves were created. Like ourselves, each leaf grows and is nurtured individually, acquiring its own characteristics, and is then graded, sorted, and matured according to their special abilities. As tobacco comes to its graduation in the making of cigars, as with the making of adults, some is left on the cutting room table and become ordinary, run-of-the-mill products. Some graduate into leadership and areas of responsibility, but a few achieve greatness, and even a touch of immortality." -Prince Sined Yar Maharg
| March Points Contest is Under Way! | By: SenorPablo |
| The points contest is under way for the month of March. The 26 members with the most points for the month have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Famous Smoke Shop. You can read the details HERE. To view the previous month's contest results see here. | |
| Toys for Tots Drive 2023 | By: SenorPablo |
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| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (bstessl) | |||
| Thanks to Nirab for setting this up and letting me participate! This was a really good looking cigar that burned well for the most part, but it did have one re-light. The construction was pretty sol... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Deener27) | |||
| A big thank you to Brian (Nirab) for selecting me for this review and the folks over at Stolen Throne for providing the cigars. Not one to pull punches, this one just was a miss for me. I do have a ... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Brlesq) | |||
| I am a fan of Stolen Thrones cigars, and always keep a couple of different bundles of the brand in my humidor. I was excited to try this rarer blend, and was digging it until the last third. The const... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Murphy223) | |||
| I was super excited to try this cigar because I'm a big fan of Stolen Throne cigars. When I read that a portion of the proceeds go to Animal Rescue organizations I was so hoping that it would be ... Read More | |||
| Stolen Throne Argos Toro | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jared (The Burn Ward) | |||
| Thanks to Nirab for providing this enjoyable cigar. I look forward to trying the other one and seeing how consistent these are. I would definitely pick one up in a shop if you find them but I hear the... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Gary (headfirst) | |||
| Thank you to Michael and Casdagli for sponsoring this review. The few Casdagli cigars I’ve tried I’ve really enjoyed. Unfortunately this particular stick suffered from a tight draw and a stubbor... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Adam (BewareDaPenguin) | |||
| Thanks again to Casdagli Cigars & Cigar Geeks for the opportunity to smoke this cigar, it really was a treat. It has opened my eyes to more of the Casdagli lines as I’ve only previously smoked t... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Cfickter) | |||
| While not overly complex there are some great flavor notes and the transitions between those are smooth, three are some surprising pop ins. This cigar has probably the best back story I have run a... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Neal (ntanner) | |||
| Thanks to Casdagli cigars for sponsoring this critique and for giving me the opportunity to try this cigar. This is a large cigar, almost intimidating when you hold it in your hand but after you get b... Read More | |||
| Casdagli Cigars Cypher 3311 Line "Enigma" | April 2024 |
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| Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Jared (The Burn Ward) | |||
| A big thank you to Casdagli and Michael for hosting this GC. The presentation was phenomenal. The taste profile for me needs a good scotch pairing that really sets it over the top. I'd be interest... Read More | |||
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| Tabacalera Caballeros Connecticut Bull |  |
| By: tuck0411 (Today at 11:35 AM) | |
| Humidor time: 151 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 62, foot - 57 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of mild tobacco. The light gave a mild/medium profile with a spicy retro and notes of light wood, spice, and hints of butter and citrus. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors maintaining through the first two thirds with the citrus hint ramping just a bit in the last third and the other flavors maintaining throughout. Pretty tasty, overall, although also pretty typical and average for a conny blend. Strength was about medium. (29/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a small cone. Things were uneventful through the 2nd third after which a wrapper split developed in the last third but this didn't impact smokeability to any significant degree and things were otherwise uneventful down to the nub. Draw and smoke output remained mostly optimal throughout. (19/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as one of their "Brian's Box" selections awhile back. Pretty nice morning smoke, although as noted, it wasn't anything unusual or amazing, flavor-wise. Definitely good enough to smoke again, though. (30/35) Burn time: 1:48 Rating: 86 | |
| Privada Cigar Club Farm Rolled Rivas Habano Parejo |  |
| By: tuck0411 (04/15/2024 05:14 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 150 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 68, foot - 67 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a double shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately tight. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of light wood, spice, and a hint of citrus. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was very flavorful and pretty close to my wheelhouse for a medium Habano blend. Strength was about medium. (32/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a small cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. It was a slow-burning stick for its size, clocking in at nearly two hours from light to nub. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as part of their monthly "Farm Rolled" pack awhile back. Nothing unusual or amazing, flavor-wise, just a really good and tasty example of a Dominican habano and I'd easily smoke it again. (32/35) Burn time: 1:54 Rating: 92 | |
| Torano Carlos Torano Noventa Santiago |  |
| By: ElCid1986 (04/15/2024 04:33 PM) | |
| Nicaraguan puro with superb construction that provides a clean draw and burn line. Notes of coffee and some sweetness. Paired with morning coffee it went well. | |
| La Gloria Cubana 8th Street | |
| By: druid (04/15/2024 12:34 PM) | |
| Firm core, bit of float, an oily dark brown wrapper, no veins. PLA old wood (baking at foot); PLT citrus-y mulch; PLD moderate. A slightly extended toast & light, a moderately tight draw needing some relights, an even burn, & a sweet & mineral earth smoke. Hardwood, earth & a touch of black pepper in mouth & nose start. The strength is near full. In the 1st 1/3 an acidic note comes on that later develops a citric quality like sour grapefruit. Near the 1/2 a transient candy-ish sweetness is felt in the throat. After the 1/2 the citric note loses some of its potency & the profile starts to smooth out. The finish is mellow wood, citrus, earth & a touch of spice. The body is near full. Better in the 2nd 1/2. | |
| CAO Flathead V660 Carb | |
| By: ElCid1986 (04/14/2024 09:35 PM) | |
| Thick flathead stick that I had to cut instead of my normal vcut due to cap shape. Broadleaf maduro wrapper gave it a hint of sweetness, but mostly earthy notes. Draw was ok with numerous touch ups needed. Big beefy feel was good in my mouth. Overall a good stick. | |
| Privada Cigar Club Runaway Felix | |
| By: tuck0411 (04/14/2024 10:42 AM) | |
| Humidor time: 149 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 66, foot - 61 Appearance and construction: A couple minor veins, no sheen to speak of, and a firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a double shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately tight. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of mild tobacco. The light gave a mild/medium profile with a spicy retro and notes of light wood and spice. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent through the first third after which a hint of butter came in and stuck around for the duration with the other flavors maintaining throughout. Pretty tasty, overall, but nothing unusual or amazing for a conny blend. Strength was medium at best. (30/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as one of their monthly selections awhile back and is another Macy's Parade balloon-themed stick. Apparently, the Felix The Cat balloon was a participant in the 1927 parade in NYC and was notable for being released by its handlers after the parade was over due to confusion over how to deflate it. It rose into the air and eventually popped once it gained altitude and the result is... a cigar. Runaway balloons aside, it was a pretty good cigar and a quite satisfactory morning smoke and I'd definitely smoke it again. (31/35) Burn time: 1:11 Rating: 89 | |
| Camacho Triple Maduro Robusto | |
| By: druid (04/14/2024 10:08 AM) | |
| Rock solid, very dark wrapper, no veins & plenty of oils. PLA Coffee & chocolate; PLT slightly wine-y earth; PLD moderate. A quick toast & light, a moderate draw, an even burn, & a flinty earth smoke. Dark coffee bean, earth, a bit of minerals & a little bit of pepper in mouth & nose start things off. The coffee picks up unsweetened chocolate early on making a tasty mix. Late in the 1/3 there is a faint woody sweetness. Most of the mineral-ness fades in the 2nd 1/3 & the strength & body are near full. The back end of the smoke is an enjoyable collab of earth, coffee, chocolate wood & just a hint of pepper. The finish is somewhat potent but still smooth. Terrific! | |
| Privada Cigar Club Farm Rolled Sued Natural Maduro Dominican Parejo | |
| By: tuck0411 (04/13/2024 10:01 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 148 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 63, foot - 62 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a full-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, charred wood, leather, and spice. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors gradually mellowing through the first third and the body receding towards medium/full. This slightly mellower profile then stayed consistent through the remainder. Pretty tasty, overall, although it missed my wheelhouse by just a bit. Strength was about medium. (30/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling past 1" leaving no cone behind. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as part of their monthly "Farm Rolled" pack awhile back. Pretty nice smoke, if not exactly in my wheelhouse, flavor-wise, but definitely good enough to smoke again. (31/35) Burn time: 1:26 Rating: 89 | |
| La Galera Anemoi Anemoi |  |
| By: druid (04/13/2024 10:13 AM) | |
| Solid body, fairly oily dark brown wrapper, one micro vein. PLA toasted graham & barn; PLT graham=y wheat; PLD moderately easy. An easy toast, light & draw, an even burn, & a wood smoke. Opening notes are charred wood, mineral-ly earth & some black & white pepper in mouth & nose. The charcoal mostly fades in the 1/3 making the wood a bit sweeter. Flavor strength is medium. The pepper backs down some in the 2nd 1/3. The mineral-edged earth & the wood are the dominant notes in the back end. The finish is woody & earthy. The body is medium. Not bad but I was hoping for more. | |
| Privada Cigar Club Mighty 54 by Chico Rivas | |
| By: tuck0411 (04/12/2024 04:16 PM) | |
| Humidor time: 147 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 61, foot - 59 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of wood, spice, and a hint of citrus. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent through the first third after which the sharp wood note faded a bit with the citrus hint ramping to a full, predominant note and stayed there through the remainder with the wood and spice maintaining throughout. Very tasty, overall, and pretty close to my wheelhouse for this type of blend. Strength was about medium. (32/35)  Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, smoke volume on the low side of optimal, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a small cone. Smoke output was improving by this point and reached fully optimal shortly into the 2nd third. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal from the 2nd third on. It was a slow-burning smoke, clocking in at well past 2 hours from light to nub. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as one of their monthly selections awhile back and is advertised as having aged for 7 years before PCC got their hands on them. Apparently a stick that Chico Rivas made and then forgot about or something. A fine smoke, in any case, with both flavors and construction checking all the right boxes and I'd definitely smoke it again. Side note - the band is a PCC creation and is intended to be a tribute to the Mighty Mouse balloon that had a run-in with a street-sign during the very windy 1956 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. Apparently, this event was deemed worthy of having a cigar memorial... (32/35) Burn time: 2:09 Rating: 92 | |
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| Caballeros Connecticut Bull 6" x 54 | |
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| Privada Cigar Club Farm Rolled Rivas Habano Parejo 6" x 50 | |
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| Privada Cigar Club Runaway Felix 6" x 52 | |
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| Privada Cigar Club Farm Rolled Sued Natural Maduro Dominican Parejo 6" x 50 | |
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| Privada Cigar Club Mighty 54 by Chico Rivas 6" x 54 | |