All Cigars of the Week
Floral first puffs of this corona build in complexity for a precise note of salted caramel. A nutty layer of almond and hazelnut bridges the oaky, cinnamon finish which also hints of cherry. The draw is a touch firm, but the cigar burns slow and cool.
Every puff of this perfecto is bold and richly layered with notes of malted milk, cocoa powder and creamy coffee, which combine for a German chocolate cake effect. Impressions of orange peel and milk chocolate linger on the long finish. It draws and burns evenly.
Some lively citrus notes burst over a backdrop of earth and nuts. Cinnamon spiciness also enlivens the smoke although a tangy, acidic aftertaste impacted the overall score. Its combustion and draw are steadily even. Some inconsistency was noted.
Powerful from first puff to last, this dark, pigtailed cigar is loaded with notes of earth, black pepper, coffee bean and leather with a bit of dark chocolate that turns spicy on the finish. The draw and burn are open and even.
Some exposed binder leaf protrudes from the foot of this Churchill. The strong smoke mellows once the wrapper starts to burn, becoming a cedary smoke with notes of vanilla, cashews and an herbal black tea finish.
A short robusto that burns slow, even and cool. The smoke is creamy in texture, calling to mind a café au lait dusted with cinnamon before the woody finish. Pleasant and tasty while maintaining a light body.
The woody, minty notes of this attractive, reddish Churchill evolve to show a richer core of nutmeg and chestnut. Sweet, zesty bursts of honey and orange peel resonate on the finish. Complex and interesting.
Floral first puffs quickly segue into a sweet, complex smoke of vanilla, dried stone fruit, maple and brown sugar. The cap is a bit jagged, but the cigar has a rich color and burns evenly. Sweet and sophisticated.
Though the draw is a touch firm, this belicoso burns evenly. A slight tanginess underscores the woody, earthy smoke which hints of red pepper and turmeric. There’s a coppery note on the finish.
An attractive, reddish cigar that’s as good as it looks. Initial puffs are slightly floral with a buttery Chardonnay quality, but the smoke becomes sweet and chewy, showing elegant notes of caramel, vanilla, fruit and a dense marzipan finish. Complex, sweet and delicious.
