Purchased: 4 X 5-pack Robusto (5 X 54)Store: CigarPage.comPrice: $19.99Buy Again: YesBox Worthy: YesExperience Rating: 96 I did a previous review on the JDN Black Swan Corona a few weeks ago. The flavor profile of the Robusto is basically the same with some differences, so I won’t spend much time discussing the profile. After smokingContinue reading “Joya de Nicaragua Black Swan Robusto”
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Joya de Nicaragua Black Swan Corona
Purchased: 5-pack Corona (6 X 46)Store: CigarPage.comPrice: $26.25Buy Again:Box Worthy:Experience Rating: 95 I’ve always found CigarPage’s idea of the Black Swan very cool, collaborating with different manufacturers, giving them some rare tobacco to work with, then producing a unique blend, their version of the Black Swan. Thus far, CP has worked with Oliva, Rocky Patel,Continue reading “Joya de Nicaragua Black Swan Corona”
Martinez Don Antonio Escogido Numero 5
Purchased: 5-pack Numero 5 (6 X 50)Price: $12.00Store: Martinez Hand-Rolled CigarsBuy Again: YesBox Worthy: Yes, but I’ll continue to buy 5-packsExperience Rating: 93 I don’t smoke many connie wrapped cigars because I prefer the deeper, almost brooding flavors of maduros or the natural sweetness of broadleaf wrappers. But there are exceptions that will always beContinue reading “Martinez Don Antonio Escogido Numero 5”
Working from the Lounge with a La Sirena Super Sea Monkey
Since it has been stormy these past few days, I decided to work part of the day from my local B&M, West Coast Cigars in San Jose, CA. When I got there, I just couldn’t figure out what I wanted to smoke, so Shane, who was manning the shop recommended the LCA Super Sea Monkey.Continue reading “Working from the Lounge with a La Sirena Super Sea Monkey”
Regius Small Batch Series Blue Label
Purchased: 10-pack Box-Pressed Gordo (6 X 60)Price: $59.99Store: Atlantic CigarsBuy Again: YesBox Worthy: Yes, but they only come in packs of 10 As many know, I’m a big fan of the Regius brand. My absolute favorite still remains the Sun Grown, but my recent experience with the Small Batch Black and Blue lines has beenContinue reading “Regius Small Batch Series Blue Label”
La Galera Anemoi
Yesterday afternoon, I hung out at West Coast Cigars in San Jose. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to smoke, but I did know one thing: I wanted to try something new. And in perusing the shelves my gaze fell upon a cigar that I didn’t recognize, the Anemoi by La Galera. To be honest,Continue reading “La Galera Anemoi”
Undercrown Maduro Corona Viva
Purchased: 5-pack (5 5/8 X 46)Price: $32.95Store: CigarPlace.bizBuy Again: Of courseBox Worthy: Oh yeah!Experience Rating: 98 I’ve said in the past that my desert island cigar would be the Undercrown Maduro. And back then, I was talking about the Toro Especial, a cigar that I have had in my rotation for a long time. I’veContinue reading “Undercrown Maduro Corona Viva”
Regius of London Small Batch Black Label
Purchased: 10-pack Gran Toro (6.5 X 56) Box PressedStore: Atlantic CigarsPrice: $54.95Buy Again: YesBox Worthy: Yes, but I can only find them in a 10-packExperience Raging: 94 I’m gonna come clean. I just received these a couple of days ago along with a 10-pack of the Small Batch Blue Label. If I was patient, I’dContinue reading “Regius of London Small Batch Black Label”
Curivari Sun Grown Maduro
Purchased: Single 5 X 54 Box PressedPrice: $13.95Store: West Coast CigarsBuy Again: …and again and againBox Worthy: Yes. I left the shop with a box, which is something I never do. This post isn’t as much a review as it is a declaration: This cigar blew me away! Yet another Curivari stick that has doneContinue reading “Curivari Sun Grown Maduro”
Drew Estate Liga Undercrown Maduro Corona Viva
Purchased: 5-pack Corona Viva (5 5/8 X 46)Price: $32.95Buy Again: Oh yeah!Box Worthy: Duh!Experience Rating: 97 I’ve smoked A LOT of Undercrown Maduro. I don’t know if I mentioned this is my diary, but it’s my desert island smoke. If I had to choose just one cigar to smoke if I were stranded on aContinue reading “Drew Estate Liga Undercrown Maduro Corona Viva”
Unco B's Stogie Diary 