| Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No.2 |  | Delicious cigar...Starts with coffee notes and changes to chocolate and almonds with a great sweet finale, almost tempting to eat it at the end, great after taste. Gave it an excellent mark because of the consistency on the burn and the flavours on all of the cigars in this JUL05 box that I bought in Grand Cayman. |
| San Cristobal La Punta |  | When I got a JUL 01 box of these cigars 3 years ago, I thought they had been rolled too tight, they look nice but they were rock solid to the touch. After letting them rest for a while I have been tasting them in the last 6 months and I have to report that they are coming along really nice, not complex with loads of flavours but some nutty and chocolate notes can be found. Perfect construction and they handle nice. Good evening cigar. |
| Partagas Serie D No.4 | | Bought one of these from a cigar factory in Havana to try. It was superb in every way - taste, aroma, burn, draw. Goes well with the seven year old Havana Club rum. I made sure I bought a box of 25 before leaving Cuba. |
| Trinidad Robusto Extra |  | I bought one of these from a cigar factory near Pinar Del Rio, Cuba to try. It was fresh from a box of 25. I smoked it a few days later whist still in Cuba, but was disappointed. The taste and aroma were fine but it burnt unevenly. I tried re-lighting it but to no avail. The cigar filler had obviously been rolled badly giving a lopsided burn. I doubt if I'll bother again. |
| H. Upmann Connossieur No.1 |  | A well constructed cigar with that definite Cuban taste and aroma -- you know it if you've been at this for a time. I got this in a sampler of ten (10) robustos as a gift (yes, I have good friends!)...
The Upmann is a bit tame for my tastes, but, having said that, it's not a disappointing smoke either. It's very hard in my book to rate the better name Cubans anywhere below an 8 (a 4 on this website); therefore, I give this robusto just that. For a new-to-Cuban-smoker, the H. Upmann might be a good start. Well constructed, draws well, has enough smoke, and can be smoked to the 'nub' without any bitter taste...
I certainly wouldn't turn one down, but if I was buying, my choice would be a Bolivar or a Partagus at this size... |
| H. Upmann Connossieur No.1 | | A well constructed cigar with that definite Cuban taste and aroma -- you know it if you've been at this for a time. I got this in a sampler of ten (10) robustos as a gift (yes, I have good friends!)...
The Upmann is a bit tame for my tastes, but, having said that, it's not a disappointing smoke either. It's very hard in my book to rate the better name Cubans anywhere below an 8 (a 4 on this website); therefore, I give this robusto just that. For a new-to-Cuban-smoker, the H. Upmann might be a good start. Well constructed, draws well, has enough smoke, and can be smoked to the 'nub' without any bitter taste...
I certainly wouldn't turn one down, but if I was buying, my choice would be a Bolivar or a Partagus at this size... |
| Hoyo De Monterrey Epicure No.2 | | A classic cigar. As with all Havana cigars, the best taste is encountered between 15% to 50% of the smoke. Difficult to describe the flavours as they are unique to Havana cigars - spice, vanilla, maybe dark chocolate - this is amongst the best. Good easy draw. The band is positioned about 2" which allows smoking to down to last 40%. If you are tempted to go beyond stop at 30%. It gives a good hour of enjoyment particularly with a glass of good red wine |
| Partagas Churchills Deluxe | | This is a great cigar...and one of my favourite brands. Believe it or not, words fail me with this particular cigar. I'm too busy enjoying one, right now! |
| Romeo y Julieta Churchills | | when I said I keep soming these cigars I wasn't being derogatory...must have got smoked out! What I meant was I keep smoking them AND running out! Where the's the best place to regular supply? I'm down to two and starting to get desperate. |
| Juan Lopez Coronas | | Medium bodied Havana with pleasant after-taste. Worth seeking out. |
| Saint Luis Rey Coronas | | I've long been impressed with this brand, particuarly the coronas. While I wouldn't say it is a classic Havana, it is pretty damned good, and usually very good value. |
| Partagas 8-9-8 | | I'm a big fan of Partagas and this particular cigar, which is a beautifully constructed, distinguished Havana. Words may fail me in describing its excellent qualities, but the cigar itself has never failed to impress. |
| La Flor De Cano Preferidos | | Medium-flavoured Havana which burns very well, with smooth draw and great lingering aroma. |
| Fonseca Fonseca No.1 | | Medium-bodied, spicy Havana. Love the way it's packaged. Smoked a few of these and never been disappointed. Not always easy to get your hands on. |
| Por Larranaga Lolas En Cedro | | Wonderful classic blend. Tried one in Havana last year and have been looking for them ever since. |
| Troya Coronas Club | | This is a rare Havana - at least in my experience - and one worth seeking out. |
| Veguero Especiales No.1 | | Everytime I smoke one of these I feel like I'm in a 1940s movie co-starring Dorothy Lamour, and we're both sitting at a table in a Hollywood night club watching an act by Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. And Dorothy is smoking an Especiales No.1 while singing a song with the words Vueguro in in it. Perhaps they're putting some magic mushrooms in with the blend! It's a great elegat Havana. |
| Cohiba Lanceros | | Great cigar. I heard a story about Mick Jagger, who went into a well-known cigar shop in centrral London several years ago when Lanceros were in short supply and asked for a box. And the salesman sang back to him, "Sorry Mick, We caren't get no, no Lanceros!" It's a true story but I don't want to embarrass the young man in question. But it's moments like this that make me return to London to stock up on Havanas. |
| Bolivar Belicosos Finos | | Strong, demanding Havana that is beautifully constructed and burns well. Pungent, powerful, not for the novice smoker. |
| Cohiba Siglo III | | Demanding, full-bodied, heavy girth Havana with smooth draw and complex taste and aroma. Burns very well. Satisfying virtual classic. One day soon there will be a run on the boxes and there'll be none left. Mark my words! |
| Partagas Serie du Connaisseur No 3 | | Well balanced, full bodied Havana with perfect wrapper and smooth draw. Rich flavour and aroma that will improve greatly in a year or so. Should age well. Worth investing in a box or two. |
| Vegas Robaina Familiar |  | Nicely balanced, medium-to-full-bodied Havana with perfect wrapper and sweet peppery aroma. Sweet, smooth. Smokes well. Would improve with a little bit more age. |
| Punch Royal Coronations | | Well balanced, medium to full bodiedwith slightly smooth wrapper and lovely aroma. Sweet, creamy, mellow, very underrated. Virtual Classic. |
| Partagas Coronas | | Well balanced, full-bodied corona with perfect wrapper and lovely aroma. Sweet, smooth, creamy, mellow, wonderful. Classic Havana. |
| Hoyo De Monterrey Le Hoyo Du Roi | | Splendid, well balanced, spicy, sweet, mild corona with perfect draw, perfect wrapper and gorgeous aroma. Virtual classic Havana. |
| Hoyo De Monterrey Hoyo Coronas | | Well balanced, spicy, sweet, mild corona with perfect draw, and gorgeous aroma. Virtual classic. Smokes well. Gorgeous Havana. |
| Bolivar Tubos No.1 | | Very tasty, well balanced, full-bodied, tubed corona with perfect draw, perfect sweetish wrapper and lovely aroma. Exceptionally well constructed, burns well. Classic Havana. Yummy. |
| Bolivar Coronas | | Very tasty, well balanced, full-bodied corona with a perfect draw, perfect sweetish wrapper and lovely aroma. Virtual classic |
| H. Upmann Petit Coronas | | Perfectly constructed and expertly balanced, spicy, light to medium, demanding Havana with perfect wrapper, smooth draw and pleasant aroma. Classic Havana. |
| Sancho Panza Non Plus | | Well constructed, almost perfectly balanced, very sweet, medium bodied Havana with perfect wrapper, smooth draw and pleasant aroma. Virtual classic. Great smoke. |
