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.

Roberto P Duran Cigars Signature Line Robusto 8/30/15

Appearance 

Light brown in color with only 1 prominent vein. Seams are tight and invisible. Very little sheen on the wrapper.

Aroma 

Earth and wood on the wrapper and earth wood and sweetness at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Sweetness and spice with a light floral scent.

1st

Starting off there are subtle notes of spice and also a mild tangy citrus note. The draw and burn start off perfectly but after a handful of puffs there is a V burn pattern following a vein. A half dozen puffs later the burn self corrects. 

2nd

The 2nd/3rd brings more spice in the warm cinnamon variety. The ash is a charcoal gray color and slightly flaky. The finish is medium in length with the prominent note of spice with a little creaminess. Near the end of the 2nd the spice dominates the flavor profile(not a bad thing). The strength started at a low medium but quickly moved to medium where it stayed. The ash holds on til I ash at each 3rd. 

Final/3rd

The spice mellows a bit at the start of the final/3rd to bring the flavors into balance. Overall the cigar provides an enjoyable smoking experience. Thanks to Carolee Martin(SW Rep) aka 50calcigargal on Instagram for the samples for review. You can follow the brand on Twitter @AzanCigars.

Virtuoso Cigars Double Maduro Robusto 8/23/15

Appearance 

Dark brown wrapper with a few prominent veins. Cap is a little rough on the edges. Low sheen.

Aroma 

Earthy, chocolatey on the wrapper. Chocolate and raisin at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Black licorice and Cocoa 

1st

The first puffs taste of sweet tobacco. Then a little mild spice(allspice) arrives. Draw is good, burn is off by 11 degrees. Ash is mostly light gray and slightly flaky. Cocoa notes help balance the blend. 

2nd

Starts off with woody notes. The flavors blend together nicely. 1/2 way thru the 2nd/3rd the burn has fully self corrected. The strength has been a solid medium from the start. The spice becoming more of a crushed red pepper by the end of the 2nd/3rd. 

Final/3rd

Flavors stay the same with the spice being dominant. A very enjoyable smoking experience. Thanks to Rob @TheSmokersHut for the samples for review. GoGetchasome™!!

Vicarias Black Label 8/11/15

Appearance

Chocolate brown colored wrapper with a few prominent veins. The seams are tight and almost invisible. Not much sheen. More like a matte finish.

Aroma 

Earthy on the wrapper. Earth and wood at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Licorice and anise.

1st

There is a hint of spice on the tongue right away. The spice(black pepper) builds a little more. The ash is medium gray and fairly tight. The draw is good. The burn started off a little bit is self correcting. Smoke billows with each puff. About 1/2 way into 1st/3rd notes of espresso balance the black pepper. There is a chocolatey sweetness on the end of the long finish. 

2nd

The spice mellowed some. There are now some dark chocolate notes mingling with the espresso. Spice changes to more of a red pepper midway thru 2nd.

Final/3rd

Strength has gone from med to med/full. All flavors are melding together nicely. Well balanced.

Thanks to @VicariasCigars and my bro Josh @seas08ms3 for sending the samples for review.

Azan White Premium by Roberto Duran Cigars 8/14/15

Appearance 

Colorado red/brown in color. 2 prominent veins. It has a very light sheen on the wrapper that U have to really look for. The seams are tight.

Aroma 

Hay and earth on the wrapper. Cocoa sweetness at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Cocoa, spice & raisin.

1st

The Azan White starts with some floral notes mixed with a dash of white pepper. About halfway into 1st/3rd Cocoa notes arrived and balanced the white pepper spice. The ash is salt&pepper gray and somewhat flaky. The draw and burn are nearly perfect. 

2nd

The cigar has a long finish ending with the Cocoa sweetness. The ash seems to b ready to drop about 1" each time. The Cocoa seems to b the prominent flavor at the 1/2 way point of the cigar. Strength is about medium at this point. 

Final/3rd

The flavors balanced nicely late in the 2nd and carried over to the final/3rd. This Azan White Premium is a medium strength full flavor cigar with a nice long finish. Definitely something I will keep in the humidor. You should too!

Thanks to Carolee Martin (Az Rep for Roberto Duran Cigars AKA 50calcigargal on Instagram) for the samples for review.