Initial Thoughts Limited runs. Special editions. Small batches. In the world of craft and handmade, we love our unique and hard-to-get products, and today we’re taking a look at one from Punch – the Spring Roll. The Punch Spring Roll is a short robusto with a shaggy foot. A shaggy foot on a cigar is Read more…
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Cigar Review: AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon Selection Doble Robusto
Initial Thoughts: Today’s cigar is a variant of one of the first cigars we reviewed on the channel and the very first one we were asked to review by a viewer. Today we’re going to review the AJ Fernandez New World Cameroon Selection Doble Robusto. Ya, it’s a mouthful. The first thing I noticed about Read more…
Cigar Review: PDR 1878 Natural Roast Cafe Toro
Initial Thoughts: Today is a first for us here at CigarScore HQ. Today, for the first time, we’re reviewing a cigar from PDR Cigars, the PDR 1878 Natural Roast Cafe Toro. I saw my friends over at the Texas Cigar Roadshow talking about this cigar, so I thought I’d smoke one to review. The first Read more…
Cigar Review: Rojas Guyacan Rojas Reserve
Initial Thoughts: What makes you get excited for a cigar? Is it the recommendation of a friend? Is it hype on social media? Well, today’s cigar, the Rojas Guyacan Rojas Reserve is a cigar I got really excited about, especially after I saw the price point. Over the past few years, Noel Rojas has become Read more…
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Medalist Toro
Initial Thoughts: I love getting great cigar deals. And today, I’m smoking a cigar from this sampler, the Alec Bradley Medalist Toro. After cutting through the cap of the Alec Bradley Medalist, the cold draw was fantastic and offered up hints of very sweet honey. Once the cigar was lit, the aroma of the smoke Read more…
Cigar Review: Arturo Fuente 858 Flor Fina
Initial Thoughts: When I think about common, basic, average, or typical cigars, I often think about today’s cigar, the Arturo Fuente 858 Flor Fina. Diving into the cigar, after punching the end, I got flavors reminiscent of Chinese food on the cold draw. However, once I lit the Arturo Fuente 858 the draw was perfect Read more…
Cigar Review: JFR Lunatic Hysteria Toro
Initial Thoughts: Today’s cigar review comes from a brand I’ve historically really enjoyed. When I first found the JFR Lunatic Maduro, I loved its rich, chocolatey flavors. However, in the year or so since, I’ve struggled to find the same enjoyment from that cigar. So, when I saw that Aganorsa was launching a new blend in Read more…
Cigar Review: Perdomo Lot 23 Connecticut Robusto
Initial Thoughts: The Perdomo Lot 23 Maduro is a cigar that made it onto the CigarScore Top 10 Cigars Under $10 list, so when I had a chance to review the Connecticut of the same line, I took it. Perdomo cigars, a.k.a. Tabacalera Perdomo is known for two things, making great cigars and being budget-friendly. Also, Read more…
Cigar Review: Diesel Grind Toro
Initial Thoughts: As soon as I took the Diesel Grind Toro out of the cellophane I’d been keeping it in for the last six months, my first thought was that the cigar smelled a little sweet and a little funky. Upon examining the cigar itself, there was a poorly cut cap and perhaps a water spot Read more…
Cigar Review: JC Newman Brick House Natural Robusto
Initial Thoughts: The JC Newman Brick House Robusto is a tribute to the founder of JC Newman Cigars, Julius Caesar Newman. While the previous Brick House cigar wasn’t my favorite, perhaps I got a bad stick, and this one will be better. If you’re ready to join me on this tour of optimism, let’s dive in! Read more…
Cigar Review: 300 Hands Connecticut Petit Edmundo by Southern Draw
Initial Thoughts: When I saw the 300 Hands Connecticut Petit Edmundo in the December 2019 box from Luxury Cigar Club, I wasn’t quite sure what it was. However, as soon I heard that this little cigar was made by Southern Draw, I was excited. The 300 Hands Connecticut from Southern Draw is a short cigar with a Read more…
Cigar Review: Varina Farms Breakfast Blend Toro
Initial Thoughts: Varina Farms is a relatively new name in the cigar world. I don’t know exactly when they got started, but I see reviews of their products going back to at least 2013. That said, they’re 100% new to me. I got the Varina Farms Breakfast Blend Toro in the July box from CIGRco, and Read more…
Cigar Review: Perdomo Small Batch Maduro Toro Especial 2005
Initial Thoughts: In general, I like Perdomo Cigars. For the most part, Nick Perdomo has done a great job blending high-quality, delicious cigars at respectable prices. So, when I found the Perdomo Small Batch 2005 Maduro Toro Especial on sale, I took a risk and bought a 5-pack. The Perdomo Small Batch 2005 Maduro is a Read more…
Cigar Review: Pura Soul Honduras
Initial Thoughts: Cigars are a lot like coffee and wine and beer – almost anyone can make them. Today, I’m smoking the Pura Soul Honduras, a cigar from a brand I’ve never heard of. This cigar was given to me by a fellow smoker at a local lounge. So, after providing a home in my humidor Read more…
Cigar Review: Casa Cuevas Connecticut Robusto
Initial Thoughts: I don’t always smoke light, Connecticut cigars, but when I do, I always hope they’re delicious. And today, the Casa Cuevas Connecticut is on deck, and I hope it delivers. This cigar is very light in color – a serious deviation from what I normally smoke. And, Casa Cuevas is a brand I’m not Read more…
Cigar Review: JFR Lunatic Maduro Short Robusto – May 2019
Initial Thoughts: I first discovered the JFR Lunatic brand from my friends at the Luxury Cigar Club. They sent me the JFR Lunatic Habano Short Titan, and while it was good, I wasn’t quite hooked. That is until I tried the Lunatic Maduros. Wow, these little guys (and big ones too) are packed with bold, rich Read more…
