The Cigar Advisor blog is aimed at cigar smokers seeking advice and information about imported premium handmade cigars. The primary function of this blog is to provide a useful resource for cigar smokers to learn more about their favorite pastime including news and information on new cigars, plus cigar and cigar accessory reviews.
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Written by Gary Korb
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Monday, January 30 2012 |
Kristoff Ligero Maduro Toro Country of Origin: Dom. Rep. Size: 5½" x 54 Strength: Full Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Filler: Dominican & Nicaraguan Cuban seed Binder: Dominican Cuban Seed Presentation: Box of 20 cigars Location: My car
Appearance and feel: Nice, oily-looking, evenly-toned wrapper. Well packed. Finished with a pigtail cap and a semi-bushy foot (tucked under). Paired with: Water and Starbuck's Mocha Frappaccino Draw: Perfect Pre-light flavor: Woody, nutty Toasting & Light: Peeled-off the shaggy tobacco at foot, toasted up nicely and lit well. First puff: Creamy with a sweet woody flavor. Retrohale: Smooth, lightly peppery, not sharp. Base flavors: Wood, sweet tobacco, hint of nutmeg Aroma: Sweet Burn / Ash: Needed a slight touch-up in the first half-inch. (Apparently, I hadn't lit it all up. After that, it burned perfectly with a very firm and fine grey ash.
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Written by Gary Korb
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Tuesday, January 24 2012 |
90 Miles Reserva Selecta "Sublime" (By Flor De Gonzalez) Country of Origin: Nicaragua Size: 6" x 54 Strength: Medium - Full Wrapper: Ecuadorian-grown Habano Maduro Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan aged 3-5 years Binder: Nicaraguan Habano Presentation: Box of 20 cigars
Appearance and feel: Nice looking Colorado wrapper. Well packed throughout Paired with: Hot cocoa Draw: Very light and easy Pre-light flavor: Nutty, bready Toasting & Light: Perfect First puff: Very creamy and sweet with some oakiness Retrohale: smooth and slightly peppery Base flavors: sweet tobacco, oak and white pepper Aroma: Earthy and semi-sweet Burn / Ash: Very good. Firm. Nice and clean.
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Written by Gary Korb
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Tuesday, January 17 2012 |
E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2011 Dark Rituals Country of Origin: Dom. Rep. Size: 6½ x 56 Strength: Full Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro Filler: Nicaraguan Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra Presentation: Box of 10 cigars and 5-packs
NOTE: The following review is based on a sample given to me by Señor Carrillo last February at his factory during the ProCigar Festival in Santiago, The Dominican Republic. More on that to follow...
Appearance and feel: This wide-bodied beauty has a beautiful dark chocolate sheen with some toothiness on the wrapper.
Paired with: Svedka Citron & Tonic with a splash of Rose's Lime Juice
Draw: Perfect
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Written by Gary Korb
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Monday, January 09 2012 |
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Xen by Nish Patel Robusto Country of Origin: Nicaragua Size/Strength: 5" x 50 / Medium Wrapper: Ecuadorian-grown Connecticut seed Filler: CONFIDENTIAL Binder: Nicaraguan Presentation: Boxes of 20 cigars and 5-Packs
Appearance & Feel: Cuban-style box press. Wrapper was silky and even in color, and the tobaccos were well-packed.
Paired with: Svedka Citron Vodka & Tonic with splash of lime juice.
Cap: Well made and clipped nicely.
Pre-light: Spicy, but flavor-wise, nondescript.
Foot: Lit easily and evenly without having to apply too much flame.
Draw: Just right.
First puff: Smooth and creamy with a note of wood and a trace of sweetness.
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Written by Gary Korb
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Tuesday, January 03 2012 |
Alec Bradley American Classic Blend Toro Country of Origin: Nicaragua Size/Strength: 6" x 50 / Medium Wrapper: Honduran-grown Conncticut seed Filler: Nicaraguan Estelí and Condega Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa Presentation: Box of 20 cigars Note: This review is based on 2 samples I received from ABC.
Appearance & Feel: Attractive, chocolate brown Connecticut seed wrapper. A bit veiny. Packing was firm with no significant soft spots. Paired with: Coffee (1st sample) Spring water (2nd sample).
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