Winter is ending!

I'm still here people! It's been a long cold Winter here up in the North, but it's almost over! I have a few reviews that I need to get up and also a lot of new reviews on the horizon for 2014. I have a new cigar order on the way with a lot of high end stogies that I can't wait to get into.

The next reviews will be;

~Pinar Del Rio (PDR) 1878 Capa Habana; Robusto
~Brittania Reserva; small Corona
~Don Pepin Garcia - JJ Maduro; Robusto ~Punch Maduro; Rothschild
~Arturo Fuente - Gran Reserva; Rothschild

A brief pause on reviews...

I will be away for a little bit, but will return with a bunch of new reviews very soon!!! I have a lot of cigars just waiting in the humidor, begging to be puffed away on...soon my pretties!! CRC.

Liga Privada (Drew Estates) Unico Series "Feral" flying pig (Perfecto 5-3/8 x 60)

This will be a short review of a cigar that was given to me by a friend. Unfortunately, I was not in a position to be able to take my usually photos of the smoking experience. Regardless, here is my review of what I thought about the "Flying Pig"!

Pre-light; Was very cedar-y and light smelling, slight spice and chocolate, smooth coffee bean, draw is loose, cigar is very light in the hand, great curly pig-tail cap, tapering foot (classic perfecto shape, but big!) Dark black wrapper, soft feel/lightly packed tobacco.

First 3rd; After I cut of the pigtail, it took a re-light to get it going properly. tons of smoke coming off the foot, medium body, slight pepper, nice rounded coffee flavour, full mouth feel, very flavourful smoke.

Second 3rd; Coffee, sweet chocolate and pepper notes bounce back and forth all the way through, nice cedar wood flavour, creamy smoke, still lots of smoke off the foot, burn is nice and straight, wonderful aged tobacco taste.

Last 3rd; More of the same with the classic roasted nut flavour coming in, flavours continue to move between the coffee and spice notes, still lots of smoke, stays cool all the way to the nub.

Final notes; This thing is a beast with killer flavours! It required no touch ups along the way, the smoke just kept pouring off the foot. Lot's of smoke output after the draw, flavours were complex and kept coming and going throughout the smoke. These are box worthy for sure, although not the cheapest cigar out there. I have seen some prices online and they are around $200 for a box of 10. Well worth it though. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a great complex smoke that will keep you interested all the way to the nub!...I was kinda sad when this one ended :(

My rating; 9 out of 10

Casa De Garcia, Nicaragua

Country; Nicaragua
Size; Corona
Price; bundle (online) $35, each $4-$6 CAN (approx.)

Pre-light;
Earthy loose draw, pipe tobacco flavour,
raisin sweetness, rough look and feel,
mottled colour, light flecks in the wrapper.

First 3rd;
Medium-full body, woody/aged tobacco,
smooth flavour, robust round mouth feel.

Second 3rd;
Medium-full body, more woody/aged tobacco,
pipe tobacco, coffee notes, slight throat-zing and
dry mouth feel.

Last 3rd;
Stronger flavour, more smoke output, bolder
coffee flavour, woody/smooth/robust tobacco.
















Final notes;
I got a slight head buzz from this one, but it was very enjoyable.  I was surprised, for another bundle cigar this one is definitely leading the pack on flavour profile.  I would buy these again for sure and would recommend them to people.  Just a simple smoke, but with a very defined profile and round flavours.  Check em out!

My rating; 6 out of 10

Bravos Maduro (robusto)

Country; Nicaragua
Size; 5 x 54
Price; bundle = $60 CAN (approx.)

Pre-light;
loose draw, woody tobacco, cedar,
slight earthy scent, dark brown/maroon
wrapper, rough feel, large veins,
medium-fine tooth.

First 3rd;
Lots of smoke output, slightly bitter,
medium body, earthy/woody tobacco,
smooths out near the end of the 1st,
slight coffee flavour with a touch of
leather.

Second 3rd;
Slight roasted nut flavour, young tobacco
flavour coming out, medium-full body,
starting to get warm, still has the coffee flavour.

Last 3rd;
Getting warm at the start, more bitter than
earlier, dry mouth feel, near the end
almost to hot to enjoy.
















Final notes;
So, this is another bundle cigar so it is what it is once again.  The flavours that are mentioned are very slight, just underneath the strong tobacco flavour.  The second 3rd is the most enjoyable, having the coffee flavour as the most prominent note.  This is sold in bundles as is the Quorum, although the Quorum is more enjoyable from start to finish.  Verdict is; ok, but not fabulous.  Another pass-out smoke or a yard cigar when a simple smoke is wanted.  Try one and let me know what you think.

My rating; 4.5 out of 10

Quorum Corona (regular)

Origin; Nicaragua
Size; 5.5 x 43
Price; Bundle of 20 = $65, each $2.50 - $4.00 CAN (approx.)

Pre-Light:
Mild earthy tobacco, dark mottled wrapper colour,
tight seams, smooth feel.

First 3rd:
Slightly bitter, earthy grass flavour,
lots of smoke, easy loose draw,
mild-medium body.

Second 3rd:
Still bitter, young tobacco is evident,
slight tongue spice, bordering on medium
body.

Last 3rd:
More of the same, starting to get warm,
slight nut flavour coming in from the heat.

Final Notes:
This is a bundle cigar so it is what it is. The flavours are simple and not that exciting, but not terrible. Anyone who enjoys a straight tobacco flavoured cigar, this is it.  It's a good stogie for yard work, a round of golf or a party-pass-out to friends when you don't want to pull out the $20 cigars. I have had these in my humidor since December and they have mellowed and rounded out some.  A good humi-sleep definitely makes these smoke and taste better.  Give em a try and let me know what you think.

My rating; 5 out of 10

J.Fuego 777 Corojo (belicoso)

Origin; Nicaragua
Size; 5.5 x 54
Price; $4.99 - $10.00 CAN (approx.)

Pre-light:
Sweet mild tobacco flavor, hay,
earthy, loose draw, barnyard, suede notes,
smooth wrapper, tight seams, fine tooth.








































First 3rd:
Sweet dry smoke, flavor fades quickly,
earthy grass notes, mild body, slightly bitter (but nice),
slight throat spice/almost cinnamon note.

Second 3rd: More of the same with
a toasted nut flavor, dry throat tingle,
lots of smooth smoke.

Last 3rd: Roasted nut ramps up, sweetness
continues with a slight cocoa flavor.

Final notes:
Overall, a very enjoyable smoke. It gets hot very quickly at the beginning of the last 3rd. I ended it before the band. A nice round flavor, but very mild. A perfect morning or easy smoke when you have about an hour and fifteen to kill.

My rating; 6.5 out of 10