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, February 06 2012 |
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 Berger & Argenti Entubar Robusto
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Size: 5 3/8" x 54
Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut (Desflorado)
Filler: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Presentation: Box of 20 cigars and 5-packs
Location Smoked: Leaf Cigar Bar
Appearance and feel: Very attractive; nice silky wrapper, well packed. The black and yellow "ADVISORY" band at the foot does take a little away from the appearance, but there's good reason for it.
Paired with: Svedka Citron & tonic; Pepsi; Pulled pork & chicken chili
Draw: Just right
Pre-light flavor: Toasty
Toasting & Light: Excellent (See my General Observations comments below for details)
First puff: Creamy and bready. You can almost feel the thickness of the smoke on the palate.
Retrohale: Smooth and woody
Base flavors: Woody, earthy, well-balanced. semi-sweet, with some sweet spice.
Aroma: Sweet
Burn / Ash: Excellent burn. No re-touching required. Ash was quite firm and held on for just over an inch before dropping off.
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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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