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™!!