Unco B's Stogie Diary

This cigar is rooted in Carolina Blue Cigars’ history as Chris Moore’s first major release back in 2019. It’s a glimpse of his early approach to his brand. I’d like to say he has come a long way, but with this blend, he was already there. And don’t worry, you…

I could’ve reviewed the La Aurora Special Batch 10-Year Corojo a week after it arrived. Everything already felt integrated, and there was plenty of movement in the profile. But I wanted to see where it would go with a little more time. I’m glad I waited!

I almost feel bad about writing about a cigar that’s already been discontinued. Almost. I found the Trinidad Paradox at Bay Briar Shoppe thinking it was a newer release I’d missed. An old stick, an unfamiliar tobacco, and a name that turned out to be rather appropriate.

I’ve mentioned before that I don’t like Connies. But I keep coming across great Connie-wrapped cigars that shatter my preconceptions. This sneak peek at a brand-new offering from a brand-new company is a perfect example.

Some cigars defy being analyzed. They’re so good that it would be a waste to track their flavors and progression and construction and burn lines and all the minutiae we normally focus on. This is one of those cigars.

With a cigar this old, I was prepared to take a nice stroll down memory lane, not expecting much. But this cigar had other things in mind.

Finally, a non-Cuban Cohiba that I actually like.