| Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel-Aged Connecticut Gordo |
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| By: ElCid1986 (07/12/2025 06:08 PM) |
| Used my V cutter to perform a Crown cut something I am doing more with large ring size sticks. Cold draw clean with a tobacco and graham cracker taste. As always draw was perfect on this Perdomo cigar. Combustion and burn line straight away. Graham cracker and a burnt toast with baking spices throughout. On the medium side of mild. Very consistent and enjoyable. |
| Rojas Cigars Bluebonnets Toro |
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| By: ElCid1986 (07/11/2025 05:27 PM) |
| Very smooth wrapper and nice weight in my hand. First light brought forward a wave of raisins and a moderate spice. Cigar then smoothed out into a very soft sweetness and baking spice. Construction was spot on with perfect combustion and draw. Not many transactions, but it brings a very good smoking experience. I am glad I bought a five pack as this is a good cigar and less than $10.00. |
| La Barba Purple Robusto |
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| By: ntanner (07/05/2025 04:23 PM) |
| Smoked this one while tending the grill and spending time with friends so that may have helped but it was decent enough. Did have to correct the burn a time or two but it burned well enough. Flavors weren't anything to write home about but there was a nice earthy tobacco with a sweet finish. Smoke production was ok and ash was light gray and solid. This is a decent smoke for working in the shop if the price is right but I wouldn't spend a great deal of time hunting down that deal. |
| Camacho Liberty 2004 60/10 Amendment XII |
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| By: Hot Stuff x (06/30/2025 04:29 AM) |
I let this cigar rest in my humidor for 15 years, but it was six years old when I got it, so old enough to drink?
My review is right in line with the other reviews already posted for this cigar by nwb and wescat. I was visiting a cigar shop (Heroes and Legacies) in Austin, Texas in 2010, browsing inside their walk-in humidor, and I saw a small crate on the floor with some loose cigars in it, including some coffins. And there were eight or so of these Liberty Amendment XII's among those cigars, but they appeared to have water damage, and some of them were even starting to show signs of mold. But I was able to find four that looked to be in reasonable shape. I think I paid $10 each for them. I gave one to a friend that was with me that evening, one went to wescat, and I think the other went to nwb. The last one I saved for myself. And it was fine, but nothing special.
The construction and presentation were superb. This figurado is narrow at the foot and tapers to a consistent parejo shape from the 1/2 way point. The burn was wavy for the first (narrow) half, though it was easily correctable. Ash fell off early and left a cone shape behind. I found this cigar to be medium bodied, and not complex at all, with typical maduro notes in the first half, becoming milder and more creamy with toasty notes in the second half. The change in flavor profile between the first half and second half was significant.
This is one of those cigars that I'm likely to only have the privilege to experience one time, so it seems ridiculous to say "would buy again" :-D |
| Asylum 13 Madulla Oblongata |
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| By: ntanner (06/26/2025 11:04 AM) |
| Decent smoke. Not overly complex but a decent earthy profile with a good burn and decent smoke production. Not a big Asylum fan but this was a solid smoke from them. I would definitely smoke another. |
| Plasencia Alma Del Campo Guajiro |
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| By: ElCid1986 (06/23/2025 10:31 AM) |
| Overall I do not smoke many Plasencia cigars. This reminded me why I should. Medium to full on flavor profile. Notes of coffee, leather and burned caramel. White pepper thru retro stinging my sinus, but not uncomfortable. Flawless construction and draw. Combustion was consistent and only one touch up required. Overall excellent smoking experience. |
| Perdomo Legacy Connecticut Epicure |
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| By: ElCid1986 (06/20/2025 03:26 PM) |
| I was able to get these on early release a few weeks ago and put it in humidor for my mandatory minimum 14 days. First light brings a wonderful toasty essence and something else I couldn't identify but loved. Smoke was billowing and smelled wonderful. Typical perfect draw I expect with a PERDOMO cigar and combustion excellence. Flavor profile is a true medium plus with white pepper through the retro. I thought the PERDOMO 30th Connecticut was my favorite from them, but this shot into a different league. It really is a 4.75 star and wonderful cigar. |
| Don Pepin Garcia (My Father Cigars) My Father The Judge Grand Robusto |
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| By: cnyCigarGuy (06/18/2025 09:11 AM) |
| I can see why this earned cigar of the year. It is a gorgeous cigar presentation wise. The three bands is a lot. I think this either means that either they're trying to sell you that an inferior cigar is better than it is, or that they put in much effort to make a beautiful stick. I think it is the latter. I had this cigar rest at 70% for a few weeks before smoking it on the golf course. I was immediately struck how creamy it was. The draw was a little tight to begin, but got better after the first third. I was expecting more pepper based on my prior My Father experiences. I didn't get any pepper until the final third. From the beginning I got hints of chocolate, cashews, and oak throughout. The only change that occurred was the final third when I finally got some pepper on the retrohale. If you are looking for a voyage through flavors, I don't think this is it. If you don't mind consistent delicious flavors throughout, then this is for you. I think this is a wonderful stick worthy of its praise. |
| Alec Bradley American Sungrown Churchill |
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| By: cnyCigarGuy (06/16/2025 11:10 AM) |
| Have had this in my humidor for a while. Unfortunately, it was damaged at some point but I decided to smoke it anyway. Upon lighting at the golf course, I immediately got a compliment on how it smelled. That's always a good way to start. This stick put out a ton of smoke. It had a nutty smooth flavor throughout. Despite the damage, it burned very evenly and the draw was quite nice. I had to look up that it was a Sun Grown Habano, as I would have guessed maduro. It wasn't overly complex as aside from cedar notes and a hint of sweetness. I didn't get Cocoa or much pepper that I read in other reviews. Overall a pleasant surprise. |
| Henry Clay War Hawk Toro |
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| By: ElCid1986 (06/14/2025 02:04 PM) |
| This was in my humidor for almost 450 days. First light produced muted bready notes with some baking spice through retro. First third was very non impressive with the dull flavor profile. At the halfway point the cigar began to fill out nicely. Smooth creamy smoke with some nice toasty and nutty notes. Finished on a high note. Overall enjoyed the cigar. |
