MBombay Cigars Kesara 585 9/30/15

Appearance 

Light brown wrapper with mostly small thin veins. The seams are tight and depending on how U hold the cigar can be invisible. It has almost a matte finish. Nice little pigtail cap and pigtailed closed foot.

Aroma 

Very little aroma off the wrapper maybe dry hay if anything. A slight sweetness and faint spice at the head after V cutting.

Prelight Draw

Spice and hay 

1st

The first few puffs give sweet hay and spice notes. Once into the filler and binder a hint of citrus emerges. The spice is very mild at this point. It has a nice draw and the burn is almost perfect. The ash is a dirty gray and slightly flaky. Strength is mild/medium. 

2nd

The strength is up to medium just into the 2nd/3rd. The spice has evolved to an allspice variety. Strength goes to medium+. The cigar has a medium finish with spice and a light citrus note. 

Final/3rd

The spice and citrus notes continue through the end of the cigar. A nice morning cigar for most smokers. 

Thanks to Mel @mbombaycigars for the samples for review. 

Virtuoso Cigars Rojo 9/29/15

Appearance

Milk chocolate colored wrapper with a couple prominent veins. The seams are tight and nearly invisible. It has a nicely coiled pigtail cap. There is excess wrapper that is bunched and pressed to form a closed foot.

Aroma 

Earthy sweetness on the wrapper. Earthy and raisiny sweetness at the head(as the foot was closed).

Prelight Draw

Raisiny sweet & earthy

1st

First puffs were earthy and bready with no sweetness. (Remember it's all wrapper no fill or binder). As soon as that bunch of wrapper burns off there is a burst of flavor and spice that excite the palate. Some of the raisiny sweetness comes thru. Then the spice jumps in with both feet. After a few minutes the spice tapers off just a bit so it can balance with other flavors. At the 3/4" point some nice woody notes arrive. Draw & burn are good. Ash is medium gray and slightly flaky. Coming to the end of 1st/3rd and the curry like spice picks up. The ash has tightened up.

2nd

Flavors now are spice bread and wood in order of strength. The cigar has been med/full from the start. It has a nice long finish with the flavors mingling on the palate and tongue. 

Final/3rd

The same flavors continue through the final/3rd. This was a very enjoyable cigar from start to finish with the curry spice being the dominant flavor.(that's a good thing IMO) So if u like spicy cigars U Want to try this stick! Virtuoso Cigars is a House blend at The Smokers Hut. Contact Rob @TheSmokersHut at Rob@TheSmokersHut.com to order some. 

Thanks again to Rob for the samples for review. GoGetchasome™!!

MBombay Cigars Vintage Mora Petite Perfecto 9/28/15

Appearance

Medium brown wrapper with no prominent veins. There are a couple of thin veins. The seams are tight and nearly invisible. It has a nice oily sheen.

Aroma 

Barnyard and a hint of spice on the wrapper and the same at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Light citrus and spice with a hint of floral.

1st

The citrus notes leave a clean taste on the palate accentuated by the hot cinnamon spice. About a 1/2" in I'm noticing some meaty notes. The draw is good,as is the burn. The ash is a somewhat "dirty" gray and semi tight. The finish is long leaving the palate feeling clean from the citrus notes. 

2nd

The 2nd/3rd opens with a dash of blk pepper. The blk pepper got a bit stronger then tapered back by the midway point. The ash is tight. 

Final/3rd

The strength had been medium but now moves to med/full. The spice has become more like crushed red pepper and is the dominant flavor. The citrus is still there under the spice.  The Vintage Mora Petite Perfecto provided a very enjoyable smoking experience. I plan to keep some in my humi for the times when a less than 1hr smoke is called for.

Thanks again to Mel @mbombaycigars for the samples for review.

MBombay Cigars Kesara Nikka Lancero 9/27/15

Appearance 

Light brown in color with 1 prominent vein. Seams are mostly tight but visible. It has a tiny pigtail cap. Not much oil sheen visible on the wrapper. 

Aroma 

Barnyard on the wrapper and a hint of spice at the head after V cutting.

Prelight Draw

Light tobacco and a hint of spice.

1st

Initially a hint of mild cinnamon spice is enticing the lips and tongue. Dry toast is the only flavor along with the spice, that has presented itself by the time I am 1" into the 1st/3rd. The ash has held and is light gray with very little flake. The draw is a bit snug. The burn is razor sharp. The ash fell into the ashtray at the end of the 1st/3rd.

2nd

Partway into the 2nd the dry toast is joined by a dry roasted peanut flavor. The strength has gone from mild to medium. Late in the 2nd my palate is teased by a citrus tangy note which is a welcome change. The burn is still razor sharp and the draw is a smidge better. The spice which started as a mild cinnamon has transitioned to a nice allspice. 

Final/3rd

The dry toast, dry roasted nuts, tangy citrus and allspice continue thru the end of the cigar. Overall the Kesara Nikka was a nice smoke. Definitely a cigar that many will enjoy as a morning cigar to start the day. 

Thanks again to Mel @mbombaycigars for the samples for review.

MBombay Cigars Mora Toro 9/24/15

Appearance 

Light brown wrapper almost Colorado colored with 1 prominent vein. The seams are tight. There is a nice oil sheen. It has a tight small pigtail cap. Also it has about a 1/2" of exposed binder & filler. Not to b confused with a shaggy foot.

Aroma 

Barnyard & light leather on the wrapper. Candy and spice at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Floral notes with sweetness mixed in with a faint citrus note. 

1st

The binder & filler burn evenly and taste very smooth & earthy. Upon reaching the wrapper the spice note kicks in. It's a mild Allspice at this point. Draw is a bit snug but I'm certain it will free up. The burn line is spot on to this point. Just coming into some meaty notes (well done. Tho I prefer med/rare😎). The tangy citrus is still present and I enjoy how it cleans the palate. The ash is charcoal colored and fairly tight. The cigar is a medium strength at this point. 

2nd

The strength ramps up to med/full to begin this 3rd. 

The smooth earthy flavor w/citrus & spice notes remain consistent. The smoke volume expelled on each puff is considerable. The strength just quickly dropped off to medium. A creamy nutty note(cashews) arrives at this point. The spice had tapered off with the strength change, but works its way back to blend w/the nuts to bring a roasted cashew flavor. The citrus is still present but less pronounced. The draw is still a bit snug & the burn spot on. The burn got off a bit at the end of this 3rd. 

Final/3rd

The strength ramps back up to med/full. The draw remained snug. The burn was off as much as 45 degrees. The complexity that was present in the first half of the cigar became more one dimensional in the second half. Overall it was a very pleasurable smoking experience. Something that U should definitely try.

Thanks to Mel @mbombaycigars for the samples for review.

MBombay Cigars Corojo Oscuro Perfecto 9/22/15

Appearance 

The wrapper is a dark chocolatey color with a couple of prominent veins. The seams are tight and nearly invisible. Their is a nice oily sheen.

Aroma

The wrapper has an earthy aroma while the foot smells earthy but also sweet.

Prelight Draw

Citrus tang is the 1st thing that hits you. Then a hint of raisin and some spice.

1st

 Initial puffs bring chocolate notes to mind. While the draw starts a bit snug due to the semi closed foot, once past the shoulder it opens right up. The tangy citrus note from the prelight is present at this point and also lingers on the finish. There is also a sweetness like caramel on the finish. The burn has been near perfect since the start. The spice starts at a hint and builds to a Pimenton(Spanish Paprika) which I personally love in a cigar. The ash which has a red/brown hue to its dark gray color is a bit flaky but is still holding near the end of 1st/3rd. The strength is already a medium+ . 

2nd

By this point the spice has evolved to a crushed red pepper. After ashing part way into this 3rd I notice a tunnel but it has no adverse effect on the draw or the burn. The strength has become med/full. A nice herbal note has joined the mix. The cigar has a creamy smoothness. The spice has tapered off some bringing roasted cashew notes to the forefront.

Final/3rd

The CRP spice has returned but melds nicely with the rest of the flavors. The finish was long and flavorful. Definitely a complex med/full strength and full flavor cigar. It provided an outstanding smoking experience. Wait 4 It! Wait 4 It! BOOM!™ The MBombay Corojo Oscuro Perfecto gets The Chairmans BUY Signal™!! GoGetchasome™!! I'll b keeping these in my humi! U should too! 

Thanks to Mel @mbombaycigars for the samples for review. 

MBombay Cigars Kesara #4 9/21/15

Appearance 

Light brown wrapper with a closed foot. Most of the visible veins are thin. Seams are tight but visible.

Aroma 

Not a lot of aroma off of the wrapper. Slight barnyard. 

Prelight Draw

The closed foot prevents a good prelight draw.

1st

Right away there is a nice spice like a curry on the lips and tongue. The draw is just a little snug. The burn is spot on so far. The ash is medium gray and tight. Now that the spice has tapered off some a cedar note is developing.

2nd

The draw has loosened up nicely.

Into the 2nd a little and a sweet note is coming thru. Midway thru coffee notes are blending nicely with the cedar,spice and sweetness. Strength has been medium so far. 

Final/3rd

The flavors are well balanced. The finish is very flavorful. The spice becomes dominant late in final/3rd. Overall a very enjoyable smoking experience. Thanks to Mel @mbombaycigars for the samples for review. Stay tuned as I have a lot more reviews of their sticks to follow.

Virtuoso Cigars Triple Ligero 9/20/15

Appearance 

Medium brown in color with a couple of prominent veins. Slightly mottled. Seams are tight. There is a light oil sheen on the wrapper.

Aroma 

The wrapper has a very unusual aroma. The foot has a nice sweet aroma.

Prelight Draw

There is a faint note of licorice and a tangy citrus note with spice undertones.

1st

Initial draws bring the spice to the surface. Being a triple Ligero we expect that.  Draw is effortless. Burn is not perfect but close. Lots of smoke output. The tangy citrus has moved to an undertone. The ash is charcoal grey and fairly tight. There are some wood and coffee notes at the end of the 1st/3rd. 

2nd

The flavors from the 1st/3rd carry over into the 2nd. 

Final/3rd

More of the same flavors. The cigar was very consistent from start to finish with great spice notes. Thanks again to Rob @TheSmokersHut for the samples for review. Definitely something you should try at a nice price point.

103 Collection Cigars "The Quinn" Chapter 1 Robusto 9/14/15

Appearance

Dark chocolate colored wrapper with a couple prominent veins. The seams are tight and almost invisible. It has a light oily sheen. The wrapper is beautiful with sunlight showing its oil and color.

Aroma 

The wrapper has an earthy aroma with hints of cocoa powder. Cocoa sweetness at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Black licorice 

1st

After the first few puffs there was V shaped burn anomaly. Earthy tobacco flavors yield to a hint of spice at the 1" mark. The ash is light gray and slightly flaky. The draw is a touch snug but I'm sure it will loosen up. The burn has self corrected. There is also a faint espresso note developing. I ashed at the end of the 1st but it would have held longer. 

2nd

 The spice has developed into a nice crushed red pepper type spice. The strength is medium and has been from the start. Midway thru the spice leans more to a black pepper.  

 

Final/3rd

Notes of roasted nuts start off the final/3rd. The draw has opened up. The cigar has a medium finish. The flavors have blended well together. Each time a flavor joins the mix it starts out strong then tapers off a bit to blend in with the other flavors. Nicely done! This cigar provided a very enjoyable smoking experience. The price point of this Robusto is $7.50 and is available at 103collection@gmail.com  

Thanks to Del Herron(brand owner) for the samples for review.

Fetiche Premium Cuba Blend by Gold Star Cigars 9/11/15

Appearance

The cigar is medium brown in color with a few prominent veins. The seams are fairly tight and almost invisible. Not much sheen on the wrapper. 

Aroma

There are light floral notes as well as a sweet honey like scent on the wrapper, molasses and a slight honey note at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Honey with a hint of molasses.

1st

First few puffs bring floral notes. The next series of draws leave a light spice like cinnamon on the tongue and palate. The ash is salt&pepper gray and semi tight so far. The draw is just right and the burn is almost perfect. Strength is medium. 

2nd

As the 2nd/3rd begins some woody notes come to the surface. The finish(flavor between puffs) is long and balanced. Picking up some faint graham cracker notes late in 2nd. 

Final/3rd

The final/3rd brings more of the same flavors and is well balanced. A very enjoyable smoking experience. 

Thanks to @GoldStarCigars for the samples for review.

Virtuoso Cigars Super Fuerte 9/10/15

Appearance

A little toothy with a few prominent veins. Dark chocolate in color. Seams are tight and nearly invisible. The cigar has a light oil sheen.

Aroma

Earthy on the wrapper and sweetness close to molasses but not quite at the foot.

Prelight Draw

A little citrus tang with a sweet note.

1st

The cigar starts with earthy notes along with a touch of the citrus tang. After half a dozen puffs a spice notes begins to form working from the back of the tongue to the front. It's a mild spice like cinnamon but not as sweet so maybe nutmeg. The burn is off slightly but not enough to worry about. Draw is excellent. The ash is charcoal colored and a bit flaky. The cigar puts out a ton of smoke. 

2nd

The original flavors roll over into the 2nd/3rd. The strength started out mild but has worked up to a solid medium. Near the end of the 2nd/3rd the burn line has fully self corrected. I'm noticing some nutty notes at this point.

Final/3rd

Nice almond notes join the mix to start the final/3rd. Strength goes to med/full at this point. The flavors have been well balanced throughout making a very enjoyable smoking experience. Thanks again to Rob @TheSmokersHut for the samples for review. GoGetchasome™!! 

Fetiche Dark Premium by Gold Star Cigars 9/6/15

Appearance

Milk chocolate brown in color with a few prominent veins. The seams are tight and nearly invisible. There is a slight oily sheen.

Aroma 

Earthy on the wrapper. Earthy with molasses at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Tobacco and molasses

1st

The draw starts out a little snug. First puffs give notes of earthy tobacco. Near the end of the 1st/3rd there is a coffee note joining the profile. The draw has loosened up and the burn is nearly perfect.

2nd

The ash is salt&pepper gray  and semi tight. The strength so far has been in the low end of medium but appears to be moving to a mid/medium. The finish is of tobacco and coffee and medium in length. Plenty of smoke output. Just past 1/2 way there is a warm cinnamon type spice joining the profile. 

Final/3rd

Entering final/3rd the spice becomes the dominant flavor(never a bad thing). There is a sweetness on the finish which balances the other flavors. The finish has grown to long. The strength held at a solid medium. The Fetiche Dark Premium was an enjoyable smoking experience. A cigar y'all should try. 

Thanks to @GoldStarCigars for the samples for review.