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Aganorsa Leaf

Repeated review of a velvety smooth cigar. The profile consists of mild cedar, some grassy notes, and a subtle blend of baking spices. The construction is firm, the draw is open, and the burn was very even.

El Viejo Continente

The first time I smoked this blend a few months ago, there was practically zero flavor. Now at 2 years of rest, it has finally settled in some. Still simple, the profile brings out gentle wood tones with some baking spice. The construction felt soft as before, but the draw and burn were decent.

La Flor Dominicana

This is normally a fantastic cigar, but this one had issues staying lit. It's been resting for just under two years, and the draw seemed rather acceptable. The usual flavors of earth, cocoa, and nuts were present, although not quite as strong.

Adventura

Great flavor, but it definitely didn't burn as well as the traditional vitolas. The flavor brought out smokey cedar blended with a little pepper and vanilla. The draw was still clean, but the burn kept trying to run from the start. The abnormally spongy feel makes me wonder if it's a fluke, as Adventura smokes are usually made much better.

Hoyo de Monterrey

Repeated review of a steadily consistent smoke. The profile brings out smooth notes of some light floral tones with hints of citrus & spice. The draw was open, while the burn only needed a single touch-up.

Henry Clay

Continued review with a great deal of rest time. The flavor profile includes spice & cedar with creamy undertones. The draw was smooth with a decent amount of smoke. The construction was a tad spongy this time, but the burn remained fairly even.

La Aurora

Consistent review, 16 months of rest on this one. The profile is a bold blend of coffee and wood with some leather notes coming through. Pepper really only comes through on the retro. The cigar is constructed well, allowing both the draw and burn to stay smooth & clean.

Joya de Nicaragua

A darker profile with intense coffee, dark chocolate, and some subtle backend fruit notes. A lot of smoke output from an easy draw. The burn stayed fairly even, unlike the last time I smoked this blend. Definitely a bold smoke.

Aganorsa Leaf

The last time I smoked this cigar, it fell apart. This one smoked much better. The profile is simple with bread and spice, but the spice is stronger than expected for a Connecticut. The draw was perfect this time, allowing for a good burn.

Ramon Allones

Repeated review, now with 20 months of rest. The wrapper is oily, and the cigar is well constructed. The flavor profile consists of light coffee, butter, and cedar. On the retro, there is a good hit of brighter pepper that will surprise you. The draw and burn are very smooth.

Casa de Garcia

Consistent & nearly duplicate review. Purchased in Madeira 15 months ago. A firm cigar with clean notes of baking spice, a touch of leather, and a hint of cinnamon. The draw was perfect, and the burn remained very even. Pleasant & easy smoking cigar.

Ave Maria

Repeated & consistent review with 20 months rest on this one. A bold cigar full of espresso, charred oak, pepper, and sweet spice. The draw was very smooth and open this time, with a fantastic burn line. Great appearance and banding.

La Flor De Zaida

Here's a very smooth offering, with a medium bodied chalky texture. The primary flavor note is clean cedar with undertones of light toast. The retro is smooth with no harsh pepper or spice. Solid construction enabled a smooth draw and great burn.

Steel City Cigars

An interesting cigar that can be cut & lit from either end. I chose to light up the first time from the maduro end. This enabled a mix of spice & charred wood with the sweet grass note that the candela end left on my lips. The draw remained smooth as well. Next time I'll flip it around to see what the difference brings.

CAO

Repeated review. Very bold blend with some spiced undertones that never get harsh or bitter. Absolutely perfect burn and easy draw that allowed a clean smokey output. A cigar that always seems to stay reliable.

Adventura

Repeated review, a year of rest on this one. The blend brings out a rich profile of spice, earth, and some creamy wood notes. The retro starts out floral with a red pepper finish. Construction was solid with an almost perfect burn. The thick foil band provides a very clean presentation.

Saga

One of the two full size cigars in the Short Tales line, this one is pretty solid. Construction is very firm, presented with an oily wrapper. The flavor profile is primarily of charred cedar, with added notes of leather. The retro introduces some heavy red pepper. The draw was smooth with a great burn line.

Plasencia

Consistent review of a favorite cigar. With balanced notes of cocoa, spice, and nuttiness, this is an enjoyable smoke. The draw was smooth & stay with a slow even burn. Always a reliable cigar.

Jake Wyatt

Another new blend here. The profile presents a little bid of cedar, a lot of creamy tones, and a little bit of pepper on the retro. The construction is semi-firm with an oily wrapper, bringing a fairly smooth draw.

Jake Wyatt

Continued & consistent review. The flavor contains smooth spice and a touch of sweetness. Wood tones and leather come through as well. The burn try to run on one side but was corrected and stayed clean after. The draw smooth with just a touch of resistance.

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust

Finally pulled this bad boy out. The flavors are phenomenal, with blended notes of meaty spices, leather, and cedar. The retro is full of black pepper. The draw was smooth, producing a lot of smoke, with a great burn line.

Romeo y Julieta

Received by trade with a fellow cigar enthusiast. The profile is as expected with a lot of smooth wood and just a touch of baking spice. Elegant and smooth, the draw was open and the burn only needed minor corrections due to some wind.

Adventura

Repeated review. A super smooth experience as the profile has just the right kick of spice enjoyed by an incredibly easy draw. With a fairly even burn, this special vitola is an intriguing smoke.

Cigar Bundles of Miami

Second time with this blend at 3 months rest. The notes from the various wrappers come through in full force with some sweetness, spice, pepper, and grassy notes. The construction was done well - smooth draw and a lot of smoke.

JM Patriarch

Another new one acquired from PCA26. Clean appearance with minimal flavor, weak compared to their Habano. What did come out in the profile was very subtle notes of wood and baking spice. The burn and draw did remain very clean. However, even though the cherry never got too hot, the last third started tasting mostly like ash.

Steel City Cigars

Duplicated review, very consistent! The aroma provides sweet honey, while the flavor pulls leather and spice with some light pepper. The honey comes through in flavor later. Perfect burn and construction.

Ohana Nui

A solid smoke for a house blend. The profile is full of wood tones and leather, with black pepper coming through on the retro. The construction is solid, providing a smooth draw and very clean burn line.

Perdomo

This cigar has a clean appearance with a slightly spongy construction. The flavor got off immediately with a good amount of nuttiness, followed up with a well-balanced blend of baking spice. The draw was open and smokey, with the burn needing just a couple minor corrections.

Adventura

Finally tried the short belicoso of this blend. Just as smooth as the others, with notes of cocoa, coffee, and a little vanilla at the back end. The draw was a little more open. Steady burn with clean transitions.

Hoyo de Monterrey

Duplicated review with 15 months of rest. Smooth notes of light floral tones with some hints of citrus & spice. The draw and burn where both very acceptable and smooth on this one.