All Cigars of the Week
This cigar’s sweet notes of caramel, nougat and chocolate come together for a candy bar effect. Hints of earth and espresso add some body. The draw and burn are lush and even.
There’s a honey sweetness to this corona, which is made with an oily wrapper and triple-seam cap. Hints of earth and leather lead to a finish of cinnamon and ginger. The draw and burn remain even.
Tapered at both ends, this tall, boxy perfecto has a lush draw and even burn that delivers lots of smoke. First puffs are bready and salty, followed by notes of coffee, anise and hints of cedar and lemon peel. The finish is herbal.
This dark, sharply-pressed cigar has an easy draw. Floral first puffs dissipate for a chocolate-and-coconut character that calls to mind a Mounds bar. It develops further notes of sweet licorice and fruit before the tangy finish.
Crafted with a round head, this tan toro has a lush draw and even burn that delivers a cedary smoke with notes of creamy vanilla, cinnamon and some mint. Touches of cashew and honey emerge before the candied orange peel finish.
Wrapped in a reddish cover leaf, this Churchill draws and burns evenly. Floral and nutty notes usher in a focused smoke that conjures taste memories of graham cracker, gingersnap, salted caramel and nutmeg.
More sophisticated than it appears, this, rustic-looking robusto draws and burns evenly, immediately showing intense notes of walnut, cedar and spice. Hints of cinnamon and black pepper lead to a more pronounced finish of cinnamon and golden raisins.
A dark, box-pressed torpedo with an open draw and even burn. Its robust earthy, peppery character is balanced by sweet inflections of anise and herbs. Touches of leather, roasted coffee and nuts also emerge before a spicy finish.
A reddish, solidly rolled robusto that’s floral and toasty with sweet tones of coconut and olive oil cake. A nutty note of almond emerges and intensifies. Inconsistency on the draw and burn impacted the score.
Long and thin with an even burn and open draw. Every puff is dense with notes of baking spices and nougat along with hints of peppercorn and leather before the chewy, molasses finish.
