Maduro Woman.com Cigar Reviews

Don Rigo Double Churchill Grande

2011-12-08T21:07:00.004-06:00

Color/ Shade Maduro Wrapper

Length x Gage- 7 x 60

Binder & Wrapper – Dominican

Filler – 75% Dominican and 25% Cubano

Label- No label

This is a full body cigar with hint of coffee notes, very smooth, toasty, even burn, wrapper slightly veiny, oily sheen. With a cigar this size and the toasty aromas, all I think of is that it was designed for a King. It's sultry and sexy, specifically for the debonair.Visit Don Rigo's Site . I am giving this 4 flowers.

Rolando Reyes Sr. Vintage Robusto

2008-09-07T11:34:00.004-05:00

Rolando Reyes Sr. Vintage Robusto

Colorado Shade

5 x 50

Wrapper – 8 year aged Ecuador Sumatra

Binder – Ecuador Sumatra

Filler – Brazil, Ecuador & Nicaragua

It had a green, gold and black label, very regal and classy. It was a colorado color wrapper, not as oily as I would have liked but ok a bit too veiny. The flavor was fruity, creamy, mild and smooth. It had a nice burn and great ash. This was a great cigar. I gave this 4 1/2 flowers.

Rolando Reyes Sr. Premier Robusto

2008-09-07T11:09:00.008-05:00

Rolando Reyes Sr. Premier Robusto

Wrapper

Maduro Ecuador SumatraBinder

NicaraguaFiller – Nicaragua (Condega & Jalapa)

5 x 50
It had a blue, silver and black label, very regal and classy. It was a maduro wrapper, bit bitter from the first taste not as oily as I would have liked but ok. The flavor was citrusy, spicy, leafy, fresh and medium body. The taste changed towards the middle and I got hints of cocoa and chocolate. It was very smooth and had a nice burn. The structure got a little spongy on the second half so the cigar was an ok finish. I gave this 3 1/2 flowers.

Adan Y Eva Robusto XO Edicion Limitado

2007-11-28T23:27:00.000-06:00

Adan Y Eva Robusto XO Edicion Limitado
Hecho a mano- made by hand
This has such an elegant cigar label for a woman like myself who adores luxury and elegance. The label was orange, peach, metallic gold, cream and black. It is enclosed in a luxurious white tube case with the painting of Adan Y eva. This case screamed sophistication. The wrapper on this cigar was a maduro. This cigar was so smooth, clean and delicious. The taste of this cigar was toasty and light. I enjoyed this cigar from start to finish. I smoked it to a nub! It had me weak at the knees.

Adan Y Eva Seleccion Cabinet especial

2007-11-13T14:51:00.000-06:00

Adan Y Eva Seleccion Cabinet especial
This beauty had a nice conneticut shade. It was a small tight roll. It was a bit veiny but ok. there was an initial harsh draw and a bit of an after taste. There was a nice even, burn but kind of fast. The taste was buttery, smooth and very mild and light. It became more enjoyable after taking af ew puffs. The smoke was nice, the aromas were fresh. It was very nice.

Reyes Reserve

2007-11-13T14:42:00.000-06:00

Reyes Reserve
This was a corona, maduro wrapper(46x6). This cigar's label has a striking decor of superiority. It's imperial designs consist of colors of red, black, white and gold along with a crown for a king on the top of this elegant label. This cigar was medium bodied, extremely smooth. the wrapper was nicely rolled. I really liked this cigar. The flavors appeared to be more powerful when I approached the middle. This was packed witha nice sweetness and flavor. Overall this cigar was pretty darn good.

Adan Y Eva cameroon wrapper

2007-11-13T14:33:00.000-06:00

Adan Y Eva cameroon wrapper
The traditional Adan Y Eva with its artwork of AdanY Eva on the label. The label also consisted of metallic gold coins and other decor in yellow and red. The wrapper was a bit veiny but tightly rolled. This cigar was very mild and smooth and bit light on flavor. Overall, it was a good cigar.

Brochure info: Adan Y Eva cigars are each meticulously hand crafted from the finest quality tobaccos available in the Dominican Republic. They are cultivated and grown by third generation tobacco grower, Emilio Reyes, on his own plantations. Adan y Eva may be described on a continuum from mild to medium to full-flavored and robust; they all draw smoothly, burn evenly and are highly regarded by connoisseurs throughout the world. They are filled with Cuban Seed long leaf and binder tobaccos, perfectly packed, rolled, and expertly wrapped.

Los Reyes Unidos Double Maduro

2007-11-13T14:08:00.000-06:00

Los Reyes Unidos Double Maduro
It was a churchill. the label on this cigar screamed royalty with artwork in metallic gold, and other decor in red, blue and black. The wrapper was decent, a bit veiny. There was a bitter taste on the wrapper but it had an extremely smooth draw. You can smell and taste the exotic blends of this royal cigar.
Brochure info: handmade, medium to full bodied boxed pressed ciagsr, blended from cuban seed, nicaragaun and dominican tobaccos. they are long filled and finished with a Dominican grown pilot cubano binder and an aged double maduro wrapper.

Adan Y Eva Maduro Figurado #2or #3

2007-11-13T13:57:00.000-06:00

Adan Y Eva Maduro Figurado #2or #3
This cigar had a great wrap, the label has a a picture of Adan Y Eva ( Adam and Eve). Shrubbery are covering their crotch areas. It's kind of interesting. I taste a bit of bitterness on the wrapper. It had a great smell. The cigar had a nice draw, even burn. it was clean and smooth. I tasted some coffee and cocoa notes. It was a mild cigar. Not bad.

Gurkha Rare Edition Estate Blend - Italian Cream Ventian

2007-09-25T13:10:00.000-05:00

Gurkha Rare Edition Estate Blend - Italian Cream Ventian (coffee review)
This is my first coffee review so please bare with me.
You got it, the Rolls Royce of Cigars, Gurkha has mastered a perfect line of premium coffees.
The italian cream comes in a glossy bag contributed with Gurkhas warm colors, yellow and orange.The Gurkha unique coffee beans are said to be carefully selected from the most exotic regions of the world.

The fresh aroma that seaps through the bag of coffee is rich in a familiar smell of irish cream. Each cup of coffee delivers a fresh, rich taste of cream. It is a morning a treat and perfect start to any day. It has a pungeunt smell of italian cream. It kind of over powers the taste of the coffee beans but I was not disappointed.

Don Ursulo- Salomon

2007-09-07T09:49:00.000-05:00

Don Ursulo- Salomon
(7 1/2" x 57) (Special-C-Mix) with H2000 Wrapper from Honduras)
It has a torpedo end or narrow end, colorado shade wrapper, smells pretty good prior to my light. It is accompanied with a white and metallic gold label that is embossed with DU Don Ursulo handmade, Costa Rica. There was an exotic aroma coming from the wrapper, extremely intoxicating. It has a nice construction with a nice tight wrap. There were very few imperfections on the wrapper. This cigar has a similar appearance to a Rocky Patel Vintage Cigar 1999.
The Don Ursulo Salmon has a smooth draw; the flavor was extremely mild, light and yummy. If you like a very mild and light cigar, this cigar is for you. The taste was consistent all throughout the smoke, very mild and fresh, great for the daytime or can be smoked on an empty or light stomach.

Don Ursulo Website

Don Ursulo- #6: Sublime

2007-09-05T13:05:00.000-05:00

Don Ursulo- #6: Sublime
6 1/3" x 54 ring (Special-C-Mix) with H2000 Wrapper from Honduras
colorado shade wrapper, It is accompanied with a white and metallic gold label that is embossed with DU Don Ursulo handmade, Costa Rica.
The Sublime smelled good. It had a decent roll, little imperfections but was a bit veiny. This cigar was smooth mild, creamy, toasty and had a terrific flavor. The Don Ursulo had a great draw. This cigar has the same attributes and mix of the Don Ursulo Salomon. This is a daytime smoke for sure!

Don Ursulo Website

DON KIKI Limited Reserve Brown Label

2007-08-29T13:21:00.000-05:00

DON KIKI Limited Reserve Brown Label

Smoke Magazine gave Cuban Crafters' Don Kiki Brown Label Toro 9.4/10. I truly experienced why.
I have had the toro 6x52 and figurado which the length is about a 4 and with starts off narrow at the top and gets wider at the bottom ending at at a 52 gage.

This cigar smelled heavenly. The wrapper was a maduro color, no imperfections. Along with it, came a brown and yellowish/gold label with coins on the back of the label.
This cigar is 7" with a 52 ring size. The construction was good, had a terrific draw .The taste was rubust, definitely not a smoke for an empty stomache, delivers a strong punch for the experience cigar smoker. It was a smooth start and finish with a full body smoke. I really enjoyed the Don Kiki Brown Label.

The Brown Label cigars are the most flavorful Don Kiki cigars to date. These full body cigars are hand made in small batches and in limited quantities with sun grown and extremely aged Cuban-Seed Habano long leaf tobacco from the rich fields of Tabacalera Esteli. The Binder is a rich Corojo and the wrapper is a super premium Rich and rare sun-grown Cuban-Seed Criollo. This combination of all Cuban Seed tobacco from Tabacalera Esteli produces lots of delightful smoke and taste.

LA CAROLINA Cigar International

2007-08-28T11:17:00.000-05:00

LA CAROLINA Cigar International
This churchill cigar is 7" Long with a Ring Gauge of 48.
It has a red and gold label with a painting of a woman. The elegant painting on the wrapper reminded me of a Romeo Y Julieta cigar.
The wrapper is a colorado maduro with very few imperfections
It is medium/full-bodied, smooth, yummy, toasty, fruity and earthy.
The aroma is very pleasant with a floral scent.
The draw was great. The construction was good.

Each cigar is totally hand made with aged long leaf nicaraguan Binder and Fillers, wrapped in extra premium Wrappers. Every hand rolled cigar is made by the expert hands of the traditional Torcedores of Tabacalera Esteli. Just as the Cupido Cigars brand that these cigars were previously made under, LA CAROLINA Churchill are boxed in beautiful Cedar boxes handmade from the finest trees.They have that special naturally fruity tobacco taste and low nicotine content that made Cupido Cigars the top rated medium body cigar in America. Described as medium to full-bodied with loads of deep complex flavors.

History
Fine cigar maker Jose Alonso started LA CAROLINA during the 1840’s. This master roller knew he could make the best cigars in Cuba, and he did. The high quality and exceptional taste elevated the brand to become one of Cuba’s most demanded cigars. They became the cigars that aficionados in Cuba smoked and due to the limited quantities made, where not available in the international market. Now once again they are available to just a few cigar aficionados. Handmade in small batches with extraordinary attention to each and every detail, these cigars are crafted with exceptional hand-selected tobacco leaves from Tabacalera Esteli’s special harvest. Each leaf is comparable in looks and in taste as those that Jose Alonso hand rolled. Those that have the opportunity to smoke them will insist that they were made by Jose Alonso himself.

Cuban Crafters' Website

DON KIKI Red Label Churchill Limited Reserve

2007-08-18T00:50:00.000-05:00

DON KIKI Red Label Churchill Limited Reserve

This cigar smelled great. The wrapper was a maduro color, simply perfect, and flawless. Along with it, came a red black a white-gold label with coins circumferencing the rear of the label.
This cigar is 7" with a 52 ring size. I knew it would be about a 2 hour smoke. The wrapper was tighly and smoothly rolled. With great construction, it delivered a perfect draw. I tasted nutty and coffee flavors. It was a smooth start and finish with a medium bodied smoke. Overall, this was an awesome cigar.

Aged for 3 years, these fine cigars are finally released for your smoking enjoyment.
DON KIKI Limited Reserve (Red Label) Churchill cigars are made in small batches and in limited quantities with sun grown and extremely aged long-filler tobacco. The filler is virgin Cuban-Seed Habano tobacco from the rich fields of Tabacalera Esteli. The Binder and Wrapper are rare Colorado sun-grown Cuban-Seed Habano from The Jalapa Valley. Don Kiki proudly blended the tobacco leaves in these cigars to produce an exquisite and unique taste. The premium cigars are individually handcrafted to his high standards and under his supervision.

Cuban Crafters' Website

Cuban Crafters Cameroon Toro Cigars

2007-08-18T00:41:00.000-05:00

Cuban Crafters Cameroon Toro Cigars

Cuban Crafters Cigar came with a red, metallic, gold, label with gold goins along the back of the label. The wrapper color was a colorado. There was some imperfections that contributed to a very veiny look but it had its signature uniqueness with a twisted end on the cigar. It was a toro shape and about a 52 ring size. This cigar smelled great with a hint of an exotic aroma. It is smooth and rich, with a full body flavor. There was a tad bitterness that did not affect the taste at all, a nice even burn and despite its imperfect look, it was constructed very well. The taste was refreshing, minty ,leafy and spicey.

Each toro size cigar combines the finest and most expensive Cameroon cigar wrapper leaves with the best Cuban Seed Habano tobacco from Tabacalera Esteli. The Long-Filler and Binder are virgin sun-grown Cuban-Seed Habano tobacco that has been fermented 5 times before being hand rolled. Each cigar is meticulously finished with a long curly head cap and a cigar tail typical of those from Cuba. They are super premium and made for the aficionado the old fashioned Cuban way. The cigars boast very delightful and intensely rich flavors. The exquisite cigar taste is sweet and woody, and medium to full in body.

Cuban Crafters' Website

Vegas de Santiago Torpedo

2007-08-08T16:04:00.000-05:00

Vegas de Santiago Torpedo
Delivered to me fresh from Costa Rica in a nice spanish cedar case, I knew that this would not be an average smoke. It has a flawless connecticut shade wrapper with a red and gold Vegas de Santiago label. I put this cigar aside to savor for a relaxing evening. This cigar was pretty similar to a Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 cigar with its smoothness, creamy and mild to medium bodied flavor with the exception of dreamy hint of tea. The flavors were exotic as they all blended together quite nicely to give me a smoke that was delivered from the heavens. This cigar burned very well. I would say that this cigar is great for a nice Sunday early evening. Good going Vegas de Santiago!

Vegas de Santiago's site

Don Rigo 60x7

2007-08-08T15:49:00.000-05:00

Don Rigo 60x7
If you thought your eyes deceived you, no way jose. This was a big cigar. The color was a Colorado Claro, a shade darker than a connecticut seed wrapper. I received a lot of stares with this cigar. It was a great smoke as well. This Don Rigo cigar has a Dominican Republic filler and binder wrapped with a natural Indonesian wrapper leaf. My ash grew to about 2/1/2 inches. This cigar was delicious delivering a nice medium bodied smoke. I tasted rich toasty and earthy flavors with and some coffee notes. This cigar is great for game day delivering a 2 or 2 1/2 hour smoke.

Don Rigo's Website

Don Rigo, Red Cigar Robusto

2007-08-08T15:44:00.000-05:00

Don Rigo, Red Cigar Robusto
I was impressed with Don Rigo attepmtping to make something different and unique. This cigar is actually red. I think this cigar would really work if marketed properly. All Don Rigos cigars come with a red and black label with the name Don Rigo in yellow. Don Rigo Cigars are made in Dominican Republic, with Dominican, filler, binder and wrapper. This cigar burned quite evenly, I was impressed with the make and structure. The Don Rigo cigar has a very unique toasty mild, flavor. I was forewarned about the red coloring leaving a lip or finger stain but I did not receive either. I believe Don Rigo's red cigar is a hit and I would love to pass some of these sweeties out at some of cigar parties. If nothing else this should be a limited edition cigar for halloween, christmas and valetines day. I gave this three flowers because a cigar with a uniqueness like this should stand out more in flavor.

Visit Don Rigo's Website

Havana Chest

2007-07-30T16:39:00.000-05:00

Havana Chest
The Havana Chest is a new trendy custom humidor that can display any picture, logo or slogan. The Havana Chest website features humidors that may be attractive to the urban professional, hip hop audiences or ballers or even the trendy clientele.

In stock, they have humidors displaying an image of the late Tupac, the late Bob Marley, Scarface, and humidors with logos for luxury vehicles. For the cigar smoker, who enjoy keeping a cigar or two on hand, he or she can keep their cigars fresh and commute in style with a Havana Chest humidor that has the same logo of his or her vehicle. Not only is the Havana Chest attractive for a young urban cigar smoker, it's attractive for anyone who is interested in personalizing their humidors with their very own company logo, favorite slogan or making it a significant gift with a picture of a loved one.

When my Havana Chest intially arrived, I was ecstatic . The pictures on the web of the Havana Chest does not do it any justice. I was in awe of the actual size and felt it was far more luxurious than what I have seen on the web. The Havana Chest is all wood oppose to a more metal look on the web. It's a beauty. There is 12 coats of lacquer on the Havana Chest that contains the custom image on the top. It gives the Havana Chest that nice glossy all over finish. You can actually see your reflection. Prior to opening my Havana Chest, there is a loud smell of spanish cedar. It almost gave me a high. The smell was absolutely breathtaking. I have taken my Havana chest out with me while selling cigars and I have gotten a lot admirers inquiring where they can pick one up.

One of Havana chest's other attribute is its silver lock. It keeps your cigars safe, secure and fresh. The lock is accompanied by two elegant silver keys with red tassles attached to the pair. It also comes with complete details on how to Condition and utilize your humidor. I have given the Havana Chest 5 flowers for uniqueness, construction, style, attractiveness and easy use. This is a high end/luxurious product with a unique twist.

Here are some other faqs regarding the Havana Chest. To purchase this product see http://www.havanachest.com/. Tell them Maduro Woman sent you. ;)

Secretos de Maestro, Don Luis

2007-07-17T12:26:00.000-05:00

Secretos de Maestro, Don Luis
It was a churchill with a connecticut shade wrapper, contributing to this cigar was a white and gold label. There was a slight bitterness when I started off my smoke. I tasted a chalky or powdery substance like other cigars that I receied from Vegas de Santiago. This cigar is very smooth. The flavor kind of reminds me of the spring time, extremely fresh and natural. I would say it id mild to medium in flavor. I tasted some creaminess and coffee towards the center . I thought this cigar was very good. My ash held for a lengthy period. The smoke felt very mellow and gave me a yummy finish. Secretos de maestro was created r in memory of the late Cuban master Don Luis Lamas who was one of the 10 best in the world.
the finest tobaccoswere chosen which are available in Nicaragua and Costa Rica for the filler plus a special leaf for a more sofisticated taste with an Indonesian binder and a Connecticut wrapper from Ecuador.

Chaman Special Edition

2007-07-17T12:22:00.000-05:00

Chaman Special Edition
I feel that a lot of cigar smokers are not hip to the Costa Rica Market of cigars. They have some really great premium quality and great tasting selctions.

I have had both the Chaman and their Special Edition. The Special Editon cigar i found was extremely flavorful and tastey. It came with a very sexy black and gold label with stars circumferencing the surface. It had a maduro wrapper and and a robusto shape. It had a bit of a chalky flavor which I have found frequent throughout all my Costa Rican cigars from Vegas De Santiago. But it did not ruin the cigar. It was ok. The ash held for a lengthy time, the structure was well made. It had a full bodied flavor and would be excellent for a seasoned smoker.

More info on the chaman cigar here

Gurkha Symphony Limited Edition

2007-07-16T14:29:00.000-05:00

Gurkha Symphony Limited Edition
These super-premium cigars are only available to a very limited number of connoisseurs worldwide. The finished cigars are aged two years in the company humidor, enhancing the refinement and harmonizing the tobaccos. The Gurkha Symphony are available in three shapes, the Robusto, Churchill and Torpedo. I have had the the Gurkha Symphony torpedo. It had a very elegant black and silver label. The wrapper is a Connecticut shade leaf, with Dominican binder and Nicaraguan filler. It has a mild to medium flavor. This is a limited edition cigar that was purchased from a Gurkha representative.The taste was very smooth, creamy and toasty with a hint of cocoa. It was right up there with my Gurkha Beauty. It reminds me of an AVO brand with its smooth and creamy flavor. This is a great cigar! Gurkha does it for this girl all the time!

Perdome Reserve La Tradicion Cabinet Series P

2007-07-05T10:01:00.000-05:00

Perdome Reserve La Tradicion Cabinet Series P
This has a very likeness of the Perdomo's Champagne. It is apart of the similar line of cigars while wrapped in its orange cellophane wrappers to conceal the freshness. Perdomo's cabinet Series P is a medium bodied cigar. It has a connecticut leaf wrapper. It is flavorful, has a citrus aroma, extremely woody and toasty with a smooth draw. The flavor changed in the middle delivering a more pungeunt aroma. It has double-aged Cuban-seed tobaccos. Grown in the rich, dark soil of the Perdomo family plantations nestled in the Nicaraguan regions of Esteli, Condega and the Japama valley

Partagas 1845 Cifuentes Y Cia(black and gold label)

2007-07-05T09:59:00.000-05:00

Partagas 1845 Cifuentes Y Cia(black and gold label)
Oh my, I really like this cigar. I had a maduro wrapper, corona chape. It was perfectly aged and the wrapper was oily and rich in flavor. This cigar is medium bodied and the flavor was absolutely delicious. The flavor was floral and a hint of cedar. It has great structure. The ash held for a long time.
Additional info about this cigar's line:This brand is named for it's founder, Don Jaime Partagas, who began manufacturing cigars in 1827, but put his own name on his line of cigars in 1845. After his death, the brand passed to Ramon Cifuentes in 1889 and was owned by Cifuentes y Cia. prior to nationalization, earning a mention by name in English novelist Evelyn Waugh's 1945 work, Brideshead Revisited. Partagas cigars also won gold medals in at least three international expositions between 1867 and 1884. There is no doubt about the strong, intense flavour of this line and it is still produced in the Partagas factory, renamed Fernando Perez after nationalization.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1992

2007-07-05T09:57:00.000-05:00

Rocky Patel Vintage 1992
I was fascinated by this beauty for some time because of its almost very black maduro color and finally decided to try it. It delivers toasty notes of coffee. The 10 year old Ecuadorian sumatra wrapper is a beautiful oily wrapper that delivers full bodied spicy flavors along with the 5 year old combination of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers and binder. It has a gold and maroon color label. This cigar has great structure and my ash stayed true.

Monte Cristo White Label

2007-06-29T18:34:00.001-05:00

Monte Cristo White Label
You may have seen this dreamy wonder in your latest copy of Cigar Aficionado or Cigar Magazine alongside Pierce Brosnan aka James Bond 007. This cigar maintained its light flavor throughout the entire smoke. I was able enjoy my smoke during a dreadful cold. This has no overwhelming smoke or flavor. It delivered a mildness, smoothness and toasty flavor. This cigar has a silky connecticut seed Ecuadorian shade grown wrapper . The filler includes Dominican and Nicaraguan tobaccos. I really enjoyed the Monte Cristo White Label and would love to savor this again. Cigar Aficionado gave this a 91 while Cigar Magazine gave it a 90.

Perdomo Champagne

2007-06-29T18:31:00.000-05:00

Perdomo Champagne
This is a very creamy and mild cigar. It has a bit of a toasty and woody flavor. It delivers a excellent draw and a supreme smoothness. These are individually wrapped in orange cellophane wrappers that conceals the freshness. Once the wrapper is removed, this cigar reveals its beautiful oily or shiny connecticut shade wrapper. The filler is a mild blend of diverse, Nicaraguan-grown Cuban seed tobaccos that are double-aged for extra smoothness.

Carbonell

2007-06-23T10:48:00.000-05:00

Carbonell
I have had the Carbonell on several occasions. I am thoroughly impressed with this cigar. I love their pipelike cigar. It's size is 10x60. This cigar is practically a foot long and has such a large gage. Sometimes I feel like I am holding a pipe. Although Carbonell comes in a varitey of sizes, this is my favorite. This is an all day cigar. It's perfect for a nice golf outting or a sporting event that may last for at least four hours. Carbonell cigars are the largest-selling premium cigar brand in the Dominican Republic. The brand, which originated in Cuba in 1907, debuted in the U.S. in 1996. Presented in bundles of 50 and 5-packs, Carbonell cigars are made in Santiago with a mild, well-balanced blend of flavorful, high-quality Dominican tobaccos capped with a savory Indonesian wrapper that burns with an exquisite aroma. A surprisingly well-made cigar that's consistently sweet throughout with no trace of bitterness.

La Gloria Cubana Serie R

2007-06-22T18:28:00.001-05:00

La Gloria Cubana Serie R
This is an extremely rich, full bodied cigar. This is not one of my favorites but seems to please the palette of those who enjoy a rich full bodied cigar. The flavor is extremely woody and earthy and perfect for a more seasoned smoker or those who can appreciate such a bold cigar. One can also appreciate its smoothness and ability to hold a lengthy ash.

Acid, Nasty

2007-06-22T18:26:00.002-05:00

Acid, Nasty
It is a maduro cigar witha pyramid shape. From a little distance you might confuse this witha piece of dark chocolate. It has a scent of flowers or roses and later a bit of cocoa. I give it a thumbs up for uniqueness but not one of my favorites. Here is a picture
(Picture taken from http://www.pipesandcigars.com)

Gurkha Master Select

2007-06-22T18:26:00.001-05:00

Gurkha Master Select
As I stated before, I have never had a bad cigar by Gurkha. The quality is impeccable. This cigar is very smooth, medium to full bodied cigar. The flavor was dreamy and I couldn't help but wonder when I will take the time to have another one of these. Way to go, Gurkha.

Trinidad y Cia

2007-06-22T18:25:00.002-05:00

Trinidad y Cia
This is a cheap cigar and taste great! I mean they were good. This cigar is made of leftover tobaccos from expensive/premium brands. I was impressed and had to take a second look after smoking this cigar and paying a little over a dollar and a half. This was a pretty good cigar. I believe I will stock up on these especially when I am not up for breaking my wallet on a decent cigar.

Gurkha Grand Age

2007-06-22T18:25:00.001-05:00

Gurkha Grand Age
Considered the Rolls Royce of Cigars, Gurkha has done it again. I am a big fan of the Gurkha collection. I was instantly impressed with the smoothness of this cigar. It had a hint of sweetness, a nice tight roll and an overall heavenly presentation. This was pure enjoyment .

Oliva Serie G

2007-06-22T18:21:00.002-05:00

Oliva Serie G
Blending Notes: Medium body with notes of cedar and coffee. This cigar comes in an assortment of sizes and shapes. The unique shape of this cigar caught my attention. This was a pretty good cigar and one I could smoke until my fingers burn. It stayed nice and smooth for a while. The Oliva Cigar Brand is rated very high amongst cigar aficionados and has been included as one of the best cigars of the year in 2006. Here is a picture.

(Picture taken from http://www.olivacigar.com/)

La Primadora

2007-06-22T18:21:00.001-05:00

La Primadora
This was a clean, smooth cigar. It is medium bodied, spicey flavor, and a nice draw. This is a good cigar for a beginner and will not break your pocket.

Nording

2007-06-22T18:20:00.000-05:00

Nording
Nording who is already a pipe maker partnered with Rocky patel to make these cigars. Made in the Honduras, these cigars have a pretty good taste. I enjoyed the leafy paper and the spicey flavor. This wasn't too bad.

Cohiba

2007-06-22T18:19:00.000-05:00

Cohiba
This cigar was made in the Dominican Republic and is not associated with the Cuban Cigar made under the same name nor is it made from Cuban grown tobaccos.

I really enjoyed this cigar! It is packed with flavor! It has an assorment of spices and a smooth and tastey flavor. This is certainly a luxurious cigar. I am finding out there are a lot of imitations of this cigar. Look out for this. Here is an article. (discovered by Cigar Aficionado)
Some History: Five centuries after Christopher Columbus heard the word Cohiba for the first time in the Dominican Republic, a Cohiba cigar was developed in the same country by Diaz y Cia in l978. The Dominican Cohiba cigar, which was reformulated in the 1990s, is the only Cohiba cigar that can be purchased legally in the United States.

Punch

2007-06-22T18:18:00.000-05:00

Punch
This is a very smooth cigar. It was a bit spicey. I enjoyed the smoothness and richness of this cigar. It was extremely mild and made me weak in the knees. This is a great cigar for newbies. I look forward to trying the rest of Punch collection of cigars. The filler is a rich blend of Honduran, Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos.

Acid, Liquid

2007-06-22T18:17:00.000-05:00

Acid, Liquid
Acid has won my heart. The Acid liquid is apart of Acid's Red Line of cigars. The Cigar is short and fat. It is a mild to medium bodied cigar. It has a hint of cashew and other spices. This cigar had a minty taste and aroma. The spices appeared to be peppery and it had a nice draw. I really enjoyed this cigar. Way to go, Acid! Here is a picture of this unique beauty.

(Picture taken from http://www.acidcigars.com)

Macanudo, Gold Label

2007-06-22T18:16:00.001-05:00

Macanudo, Gold Label
These particular cigars are available once a year. The brand name Macanudo is the best selling brand here in the states. The Gold Label is light in shade and a connecticut wrapper. I found it to be very elegant and appealing at first glance. I found this cigar to be extremely flavorful, smelled great, however, a bit too sweet and bitter for me. The draw was a bit tough as well. I did not enjoy smoking this cigar at all.

Gurkha, Estate Select Vintage Shaggy

2007-06-22T18:14:00.000-05:00

Gurkha, Estate Select Vintage Shaggy
I highly recommend Gurkha's collection of cigars. They are truly unique and luxurious. I have not experienced a bad smoke with any Gurkha cigar. This was truly an esquisite cigar. I tried the Churchill which was 7 x 48, a perfect length. This unique cigar has a signature frayed edge which is where the name Shaggy comes from. It was so smooth contributing to an intoxicating flavor and aroma. Very nice Here is a picture.
(Picture taken from http://www.gurkhacigars.com)

Vegafina, Hecho A Mano

2007-06-22T18:13:00.002-05:00

Vegafina, Hecho A Mano
A Vega is specific plot of land on a farm where tobacco growing takes place. Hecho A Mano means "made by hand". Vegafina is one of the most sought-after Dominican cigars in Europe. I really enjoyed the Vegafina, Hecho A Mano. The first half of this cigar was was soft, smooth and creamy. After smoking for a while, the cigar was rich in flavor and aromatic. This is truly a luxurious cigar.

Laissez Faire, $1 Cigar

2007-06-22T18:13:00.001-05:00

Laissez Faire, $1 Cigar
This was a dollar cigar. At one of the cigar shops I frequent, there was a bin full of $1 cigars. I was like awesome, I would love to try it. How bad can it be? This was some real crap. The terminology, Laissez Faire means "let it be" or Let it alone" The 18th century adopted the french term as basically, meaning Let the People run the show and government not intervene with actions of individuals. Well someone should have intervened and spruced up this cigar. It was not worth a dollar. The filler tasted like horse's hay.

Avo Uvezian

2007-06-22T18:12:00.001-05:00

Avo Uvezian
This is a silky, creamy, yummy cigar, one of the best selling premium Dominican cigars in the world. It is mixed with 5 different tobaccos which gives it its creamy and silky texture. Wood and nuts contributes to the aroma. This was an awesome cigar for me and I believe great for any new smoker.

Padron Series

2007-06-22T18:11:00.000-05:00

Padron Series
This is a great Cigar. This Cigar has the smoothness and creaminess that I enjoy the most about my cigars. The Padron family is one of the most sought after cigars around. I am not sure which particluar cigar from the Padron Series I smoke. So therefore, I have to go back and smoke this again and edit my review.

Rocky Patel, The Edge

2007-06-22T18:09:00.000-05:00

Rocky Patel, The Edge
Very nice Cigar. They say this cigar is for the seasoned smoker ONLY, due to the spices, strength and explosiveness. It is very rich in flavor and aromas. I think I handled it quite well, actually. But I am sure the more seasoned I am, the more I will recognize its uniqueness. It does vary in flavor and gets tough. Somewhere in the center it kicks in flavor and aroma. The best way I can describe is, it had a hint of orange and other scents. I was thoroughly impressed because it is probably the most flavorful cigar that I have had.

Gurkha BEAUTY

2007-06-22T18:07:00.000-05:00

Gurkha BEAUTY
This is would be my favorite cigar. I lit up the very first time I saw the cigar. It has a frosty tube casing and a gold screw-on cap to compliment this Beauty. And if that wasn't enough, their is a long piece of wood to dress the cigar , a wide gold label and another label that is black and silver that says"BEAUTY" How hot is that? I love it. This cigar is running neck to neck with the Rocky Patel Vintage 1999 for me. It is so smooth and delicious. I am in love with the width. This is the widest cigar I have ever had. I think I am going nuts dreaming about this cigar. It's ring is a 58 opposed to other cigar widths that are about a 50 to a 55. The length is 6.5 inches. So this cigar is a keeper in my book. I have to warn you, they run kind of pricey and they can be limited in stock. It also has a nice creamy caramel color to it. It is very elegant and nice. This cigar is a follow up of Gurkha's BEAST. So I will be trying the BEAST next! Here is a picture of this wonderful dream.
(Picture taken from http://www.gurkhacigars.com)

Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva

2007-06-22T18:04:00.000-05:00

Arturo Fuente Gran Reserva
This is a very nice cigar. It was short and wide in width. I love the gold and red wraper along with the long piece of wood dressing the cigar. My first whiff of the cigar prior to smoking reminded me of a woman's scent if you know what I mean. I thought it was interesting but the cigar is rolled with African Cameroon which contributes to its exotic aroma. I really enjoyed the cigar but it was just a tad bit strong for me. I thought this is info here was helpful.

Rocky Patel, Vintage 1999 Connecticut

2007-06-22T18:01:00.000-05:00

Rocky Patel, Vintage 1999 Connecticut
Don't you just love the name? I am a Vintage girl and the name says it all for me, classic. It's a daytime or morning cigar. The cigar has a cream and cocoa flavor to it. Let me tell you, I felt so good smoking this cigar. It was so soft and mellow and yummie from the flavor to each puff. This would defintely be a regular for me. I did not choke on the smoke. It was total enjoyment until the last puff. The paper was a nice cocoa cream or dark caramel color. I believe this cigar is great for new or seasoned smokers, very nice. Click here for the picture of the cigar (Picture taken from http://www.stogiereview.com)

Gurkha, Estate Select Reserve, Imperial perfecto #1

2007-06-22T17:58:00.002-05:00

Gurkha, Estate Select Reserve, Imperial perfecto #1
I really enjoyed this cigar. I like the unique shape. It was shaped like a turpedo on both ends. It reminded me of an oversized blunt. Even though I do not smoke that stuff. But it was kind of cool because it made me feel like I was being a really bad girl. The cigar was mellow, had a nice flavor. I did not feel like I was choking on the smoke. This is one of the very few Gurkha cigars that did not come with a fancy label. So the entire experience felt raw and natural. Click here for the picture of the cigar

Coronado by la Flor

2007-06-22T17:58:00.001-05:00

Coronado by la Flor
This is a very smooth cigar for me. The initial puff is nice and smooth along with the texture and filling. However, it is a bit spicey for me. The filler includes cayenne pepper and cinnamon. I will try these again.

Don Pepin, Garcia

2007-06-22T17:56:00.000-05:00

Don Pepin, Garcia
If the name says spicey, then it certainly is! It is spicey and a bit too hard for me. The paper is a bit crispy as well. I love the length, but I think for a girl like me, it is way too rough around the edges. It has a bold, peppery flavor at first. . I will try it simply because the cigar varies in flavor if you are able to finish it. I was not. I guess a good cigar just went to waste. Also, this cigar delivers a great deal of white smoke and gives a nice draw.

Drew Estate, Acid, Cnote

2007-06-22T17:54:00.000-05:00

Drew Estate, Acid, Cnote
Now Drew Estate is pretty popular for their brand, Acid. Acid's Cnote is apart of the Acid's Purple line of Cigars. Each Acid Cigar collection is affiliiated with a different line that consists of a specific color label. The Acid Cigar Cnote comes in a bunch of 5 thin little cigars. I did not like the taste at all. Their uniqueness is their size but it is not a favorite amongst the bunch for me. While the Acid collection of cigars seems to be unique, interesting and hip, the Cnote cigar was not a winner.

Gurkha, Legend

2007-06-22T17:52:00.000-05:00

Gurkha, Legend
I think I want to try every cigar by Gurkha. The collection is esquisite. The Legend's wrapper and dressing is nice. I really enjoyed it. But this is the tightest rolled cigar I have smoked. This cigar was a struggle for me but it was worth the challenge. It lasts forever and its a bit strong but I would love to come back for more. I am interested in trying their Beauty sometime soon.

Drew Estate, Java

2007-06-22T13:12:00.000-05:00

Drew Estate, Java
The Java is fairly new by Drew Estate. These are good cigars for a first time or new female smoker. They are Java flavored. They have a unique square pressed shape and a sweet taste but they do not last long. I always wanted a second one.

Kristoff

2007-06-22T13:10:00.000-05:00

Kristoff
These are farely new. I really like this one. From the length, the width, the nice snug roll, to the classy neutral colored label...Very nice! These will be a regular for me.

Punch, Rare Corojo

2007-06-22T13:09:00.000-05:00

Punch, Rare Corojo
I really liked this big fat cigar but the flavor was a bit harsh. It lasted all night! I will give it a second try when I am bit more seasoned.

Rocky Patel, The Edge Missile

2007-06-22T13:08:00.000-05:00

Rocky Patel, The Edge Missile
Cigar Insider gave this cigar a 91. I think this is a great cigar. It's turpedo shape was unique, very nice for a female cigar smoker and the flavor wasn't too strong or too mild. I will definitely smoke this cigar again. I prefer a bigger cigar but it was something different for me.

H Upmann Havana

2007-06-22T13:06:00.000-05:00

H Upmann Havana
This was a very smooth cigar and my second cuban. The flavors was so yummy. I went to heaven with this. This is a cigar with very little smell. It is extremely mellow. The taste is full-bodied, yet smooth and mild. This is a definite must do again on my list.

Gurkha Grand Reserve

2007-06-22T12:44:00.000-05:00

Gurkha Grand Reserve
When I first heard the story of this cigar, I knew I had to try one. I held out on smoking this cigar because of its significance. The Gurkha Grand Reserve is infused with Remy Martin Louis XIII cognac. A single bottle of this cognac sells for about $1,200. That was enough to sell me. Where other cigar makers may dip the cigar or tobaccos in cognac, this is infused in cognac three times. The cigar wrapper is sweet and immediately at the first puff, you can taste the cognac! I was like, wow. Normally, I may punch my cigars but this cigar had to be cut to truly enjoy the remarkabilty. These cigars are individually placed in a glass tube case and sealed with a wax cap. Gurkha is considered the Rolls Royce of Cigars and it truly lives up to its name with its rarity, uniqueness, individuality and quality. I can not help to feel like it is a special occasion when I smoke one of Gurkha's collections. The Gurkha Grand Reserve has been given 4 hearts for uniqueness and esquisiteness. Although I was not truly sold with the flavor, everything else sold me from the process of making this cigar, to its case.

Carlos Torano Silver Edition Exodux 1959

2007-06-18T20:31:00.000-05:00

Carlos Torano Silver Edition Exodux 1959
This is a pretty good cigar. I have had this in both the torpedo and lonsdale shapes. I enjoyed the earthy, flavorful cigar. This went well with my Mango Madness, a nice chillled slushy drink. The Torano Exodus 1959 Silver Edition is a medium to full bodied cigar with flavors of citrus and wood. The beautiful Criollo wrapper blends magnificently with the combination of Honduran, Mexican and Costa Rican filler.

Romeo Y Julieta Churchills (Cuban)

2007-06-18T19:29:00.000-05:00

Romeo Y Julieta Churchills (Cuban)
This was my very first cuban cigar. I mean this cigar was so beautiful. The flavors was so delicious and delightful. I was a skeptic for cuban cigars until I tasted this smooth and yummy cigar. I would not suggest smoking this on an empty stomache beacuse this cigar crept on me. Take this slow, relax, and enjoy if you can get your hands on this cuban delight. This cigar had a beautiful light wrapper with a lovely gold label. The ash on this cigar sat for long time, what great structure. It was truly a dream. Here is a pic

Picture taken from http://www.strictlycuban.com/

La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve, Limited Golf Edition

2007-06-18T19:25:00.000-05:00

La Tradicion Cabinet Series Perdomo Reserve, Limited Golf Edition
This cigar is apart of a line of cigars in honor of golf. Stated by, Tabacalera Perdomo President Nick Perdomo "We all know that smoking cigars and playing golf go hand in hand". This cigar is a looker, encased in a glossy black tube along with its gold and emerald label. I thought it was interesting enough, although I felt the label was a bit cheesy, not elegant or refined. This was a pretty huge cigar, called "Hole-In-One" (9 x 52). It has a connecticut shade wrapper, medium bodied, the flavor was tasty enough and a bit more seasoned from what I usually enjoy. This cigar has a bit of aging Spanish cedar.
Additional info about this cigar's line: Perdomo introduced not only a line of cigars, but a whole line of accessories as well. Continuing his partnership with fashion giant Perry Ellis International, a line of Perdomo Golf polo-style shirts and baseball-style caps are available and an ingenious all-in-one cigar package for a foursome called "The Caddy" is being offered. It contains four Double Eagle cigars in aluminum tubes, four golf balls with the Perdomo Golf logo and a branded cigar cutter. All are being sold through retail smokeshops nationwide.