All Cigars of the Week
Tapered and curved, this stunning Salomon draws and burns evenly. Its savory, leathery core carries an earthy element along with notes of spice, chocolate and coffee bean. Leather resounds on the finish.
A diminutive, box-pressed cigar draped in an inky cover leaf. It burns and draws evenly, showing a note of tart wood that turns leathery and oaky, with accents of green apple, red pepper and cocoa powder. Hints of almond develop before the spicy finish.
A long, pigtail coil is tightly wound against the head of this slim cigar, which draws well and burns slowly. Primary notes of malted chocolate and coffee bean are accompanied by hints of baking spices and leather, all leaving a mocha-like aftertaste on the finish.
The draw of this dark, box-pressed robusto is a touch firm, but still delivers a bold, chewy smoke of licorice, BBQ hardwoods and molasses. The burn remains even.
Herbal first puffs of this pigtailed lancero gain intensity and focus when notes of orange, cocoa and caramel appear before the sweet, coffee-like finish. The draw is open while the burn remains even.
Sweet and nutty at its core, this large cigar smokes evenly, offering notes of pistachio, anise and the precise character of pecan sandies cookies. A touch of earth appears on the finish.
This leathery, oaky smoke shows touches of white pepper, almond and minerals, especially on the finish. While the burn is a bit wavy, the draw is consistently even.
This long, thin cigar burns slow and cool, producing a dense smoke with each puff. Sweet and leathery, the cigar also shows notes of caramel, white pepper and earth. The finish is oaky and sweet like a rum barrel.
First puffs of this toro are floral and cedary, but develop a sweet character of orange peel and honey. Hints of cinnamon and ginger also come through before a creamy, almost buttery finish. The burn is a bit uneven, though the draw is substantial.
Softly pressed with a flat head, this small cigar has a substantial draw that offers a woody, floral smoke. It becomes sweeter, showing a vanilla nougat note before the earthy, herbal finish.
