La Flor de Cano Preferidos

Fr. 1.80

127mm/5", Ring 36/37/38

Im Humidor: immer ein paar

Meine Beurteilung

17.2.2001: Guter Zug, Sehr überzeugend! Mittelstark, süss-würzig (Reinbeiss-Aroma). Geschmack über die ganze Länge konstant.

16.3.2001: Zug nicht so gut, Geschmack wie beim letzten mal: super.

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The first puff arrives with a burst of flavour surprising for a small cigar. The flavour is full and earthy, and leads you to expect a harshness that never arrives. The smoke remains smooth and cool, almost gentle, even at the end, which arrives far too soon. You end up wishing the cigar would last longer than the five inches allow.

http://www.alexanderscigars.com.au/

La Flor de Cano

This brand is characterised by soft blends containing delightful, floral, sweet tones. Their very small production is the guarantee of their quality, which also makes them difficult to find. With its sweet, mild flavour, it is a cigar designed to please both the established and the new smoker.

Preferidos

A rather mild cigar whose taste appears consistently throughout. Subtle, though subdued aromas are sure to please the beginner

Quintero Nacionales

Fr. 2.70

140mm/5 1/2", Ring 40

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

7.3.2001: Vor allem am Anfang zu mild. Eher uninteressant.

http://www.zigarrenwelt.de/

Häufig zu findende cubanische Cigarre, die zwar recht preiswert ist, jedoch maschinell gerollt und nur per Hand fertiggestellt wird. Recht kräftig, aber trotz Tabak aus der Vuelta Abajo keine Spitzenqualität. Dennoch empfehlenswerte Cigarre, vor allem die Nacionales und die Londres.

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Medium-Strong. Good construction and draw. The burn is excellent. A bit rough around the edges, but this cigar has a distinct and very dominating wood character throughout. Quite strong near the end.

http://www.cigarren-huber.de/quintero.htm

Die Marke Quintero wurde in den zwanziger Jahren von Augustin Quintero und seinen vier Brüdern (deshalb: "HNO." = Gebrüder)
in Cienfuegos gegründet. Heutzutage wird die Quintero in Habana hergestellt. Sie weist trotz ihres niedrigen Preises den typischen cubanischen Geschmack auf. Maschinenware.
Aroma: Mild

La Flor de Cano Predilectos Tubos

Fr. 2.80

123mm/5", Ring 40

Im Humidor: immer ein paar

Meine Beurteilung

27.2.2001: Fein - aber die Preferidos haben mir besser gefallen.

16.3.2001: Hat mir dieses mal besser gefallen. Sind vergleichbar mit den preferidos - nur etwas weniger süss.

http://www.smokemag.com/0397/review.htm

As with its compatriot, the Flor de Cano tends to vary in appearance from sample to sample, but that's why they stick 'em in tubes, right? Nonetheless, smokers will find these cigar to be medium-bodied and finely balanced with just the right amount of punch that you'd expect from a Habana. These are great sticks to chomp on when you're doing manly things like chopping wood, playing poker with "da boyz" or settled in your favorite chair for a 24-hour Sergio Leone movie marathon. A less costly way to enjoy the flavors of old Havana

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La Flor De Cano Predilectos Tubulares (Cuban)—This cigar was another generous gift from my friend and patient Rocky George.  Man, I wish I could get Rocky interested in the Churchills....he seems to like the smaller cigars...this one was almost a cigarillo.  As it's name suggests the cigar was tubed in a metal tube with cedar lining.  It was fresh and quiet tasty.  Had that "no doubt it's a Cuban taste" that really cannot be described unless you smoke a Cuban.  It was small...I would say 4 X 36 or something like that.  It had a rough broadleaf wrapper.  I would say that the cigar was full bodied and flavorful.  Rocky....keep bringing 'em in !   Update:  I talked to Rocky 10/10/97 and he assured me that he would find a box of large ring...long size De Cano's.....I CAN'T WAIT!!  I smoked the last one I had until my lips caught fire.........These are really good smokes!!

Fonseca Cosacos

Fr. 6.10

135mm/5 1/4", Ring 42

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

27.2.2001: Vielleicht etwas zu mild im Geschmack.

27.3.2001: Fein für im Zivilschutz :-)

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/: 90

A medium- to full-bodied cigar. It has a toasty and leathery character, with some hints of coffee beans on the palate. It has a light, sweet finish.

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The image of Francisco Fonseca, who developed this brand in 1906, still adorns the box today. Fonseca brand is considered to exhibit a rich but mild flavour.
Highly recommend for beginners.
A white paper covers each cigar, according its delicate taste.

Rustic looking construction, with an oily red-brown wrapper. The burn is even and cool. This cigar is very mellow, but not boring.
There is a nice cedar spice flavour that is medium-bodied.
One of the better Cuban cigars.

http://www.alexanderscigars.com.au/

Fonseca

Established in 1891 and named after the brand’s creator, F.E. Fonseca, this small range come uniquely encased in white tissue and their main characteristic is their lightness, with a slight creamy taste. They are summer cigars which burn well, are soft, easy to smoke and easily accessible to all beginners.

Cosacos

This small corona is very light and straightforward with no particular complexity. Mainly for beginners.

Juan Lopez Petit Corona

Fr. 6.90

129mm/5 1/8", Ring 42

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

29.4.2001: Absolut uninteresant. Nicht fertiggeraucht.

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Juan Lopez Petit Corona (Cuba). This cigar came by trade from fellow cybersmoker R. Kundla. The cigar had a light to medium brown Colorado wrapper with a nice external appearance. The aroma was nice and the draw was easy. The burn was even with large volumes of mild to medium bodied smoke. The flavor and finish was bitter (not necessarily a bad trait as some Cuban smokers, including my good friend Johnny Yiu, appreciate this character). The cigar was 5 x 42 in size. These cigars are a very old Havana brand with limited distribution and only 5 sizes to choose from (all petit cigars). I would never turn one down, but the flavor is a bit bitter for my tastes. Summer 1998.

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Sonntagmorgen. SIE schläft noch, aber die Katze steht um sechs Uhr auf, weil Sonntag, Samstag oder Feiertag in ihren Welt wenig Gewicht haben. Es regnet, ich beobachte die Katze beim Frühstück und mache mir einen Espresso. Nach der zweiten Tasse werde ich wach und finde noch eine kleine Corona. Die Flor de Juan Lopez hat ein schönes, feines mittelbraunes Deckblatt, und ist sehr gut gerollt, leicht eckig in Form ge- preßt. Fein, aber mild, wenig Körper, einige Honigtöne, diskrete Aromen und unaufdringliche Präsenz. Die Katze streckt sich. Die Rauchringe wecken ihr Interesse, aber es ist Zeit für den Kontrollgang im Garten, trotz Regen. Ich habe noch eine halbe Zigarre. Sie schläft immer noch. Ich könnte Brötchen holen fahren, aber es regnet. Besser noch einen Espresso trinken und einen letzten Zug nehmen. Ich öffne das Fenster und decke den Frühstückstisch. Die Katze steht wieder vor der Türe. Im Garten war alles in Ordnung. Die Katze schläft. Die Luft ist mit dem Duft frischen Kaffees gefüllt. " Ich hab` gar nicht gemerkt, daß Du schon aufgestanden bist." Die Petit Corona ist eine wunderbar leichte Zigarre. Auch bei Regen.

Punch Royal Selection 12

Fr. 8.10

129mm/5 1/8", Ring 42

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

10.2.2001: Guter Zug, Süsslich-fein, für meinen Geschmack etwas zu mild, zuwenig langer Nachgeschmack.

28.3.2001: Nicht mein Fall.

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Punch Royal Selection No.12. Eine kleine Corona ("Mareva"), die in Kabinettkiste ohne Bauchbinde angeboten wird. Ein sehr schönes, leicht seidig glänzendes mittelbraunes Deckblatt, feine Adern, sehr gut und gleichmäßig gerollt, perfekt gerundeter Kopf. Kalt eher zu- rückhaltend, im Abbrand gleichmäßig mit festem Zug, homogene mittelgraue Asche. Die Royal Selection No.12 zeigt wenig Aromen, sie ist sehr zurückhaltend bis unauffällig, ist aber mit einer direkten Stärke präsent, die zu Beginn aggressiv ist. Im weiteren Verlauf keine Überraschungen, keine subtile Konstruktion. Es gibt sicherlich bessere Havannas in diesem Format, die weniger aggressiv mit ausgeprägteren Aromen daherkommen.

http://www.gourmetandcigar.ch/

P wie prinzengleich, U wie unübertroffen, N wie nobel, H wie Havanna ... Allein der Name ist ein veritbles Anagramm, das für ihre seltene Qualitäten steht. Die Juwelen sind: Double Corona, Super Selection Nr. 1, Nr.2, Rojal Selection Nr. 12

http://www.graaff.nl/

Without this little marvel, the universe of the petit corona would have been very different... Benefiting from perfect construction, the Royal Selection # 12 yields a great richness of woody aromas throughout an even burning. Both direct and smooth, it offers a creamy floral bouquet powered with a fine peppery dust. It has continually improved over the last five years.

El Rey del Mundo Corona Deluxe

Fr. 9.10

142mm/5 1/2", Ring 42

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

2.5.2001: Irgendwie würzig und flach zugleich. Vielleicht zu jung oder so... bin auch kein Profi. Auf jeden Fall gibts für den Preis besseres wie z.B.: die AVO XO Intermezzo.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/: 91

Rating

Although a little young, this cigar exhibits great spice, including cinnamon, and a strong earthy finish that lasts. Very well-made.

User

Well worth the price and the time to smoke. Great to have a FEW in th box. "Outstanding Peppery Taste." Enjoy with some Hennesy XO like I did.

resting for Y2K

This cigar is absolutely delicious. There are nice woody flavors left on the palate. There are nice hints of spice. One of my favorite coronas of all time.

To be used in special ocations. Great smoke, strong, great finish.

Had a few, bad draw, young, spice but at what price?, wrapper problems & draw distract from the pleasure. should improve with age but cannot be bothered. 21211.

This cigars draw was a little firm. It was even a little harsh, and never got a good spicy taste going. But the end was very strong and left me very relaxed. 12/01/98 "86".

Gifted from Drew. Nice cigar. Has good spice. Wrapped perfectly. I rate it a 91.

Small but wonderful cigar. Does have spicy flavor and ends with some pepper, but a very enjoyable smoke. Cancun 1/99

Very dependable burn. Smooth flavours throughout the smoke. A definate favourite, though obviously hard to come by. Perhaps not worth a 91, but is definitely a great smoke.

Not too bad, still like the AVO better!!! And this is definatley no Larz!!!

Bought a box last month 08/98 and smoked about half of them.In my opinion they are overrated.Did not like the taste much, although they smoke well.I'm sure they are the real thing as my dealer is reput

My first Cuban up in smoke and now I must choose sides: to be a poseur and emphatically applaud its high rating, or be honest and share the nightmare of keeping this baby lit.

Had the Choix Supreme. Smooth and Creamy. Excellent taste, not overbearing. Wish I could afford as an everyday smoke.(93)

Excellent.

Love um - want more. Bought 10 in Spain for @ 4.50 USD. Strong finish with lots of spice.

this one is waiting in my humidor

Buen tan¿maño, Smooth, Delicioso. 90+, $5.00, el cubano. El Dominicano le falta firmesa 83.

Started out vegetal but soon became very spicy and cinnamony. This little cigar packs a big punch. Even burn, nice ash, strong aroma

Smooth smoke ,a powerful aroma. A bit harsh on the finish.

Very smooth cigar, burns well and has an excellent aroma. Beautiful wrapper and each cigar is well made.

Punch Corona

Fr. 9.50

142mm/5 1/2", Ring 42

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

7.3.2001: Sehr guter Geschmack aber etwas zu mild. Das hat bei mir dazu geführt, dass ich fast schon gierig daran gezogen habe. Vielleicht finde ich eine Punch mit demselben aber stärkerem Geschmack. Muss mal die Punch Punch oder die Double Corona probieren.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/: 90

Rating

A well-made cigar with a solid medium bodied smoke. There is a solid core of good roasted nut flavors, and a pleasant flinty edge. A good sweet wood or cedary finish.

User

MILD!!Not complex or challenging. Consistently the smoothest and easiest draw on any cigar that I've tried. Always a pleasure, but I prefer a bigger, tastier smoke.

In case I haven't tasted more exellent cigar, this is kind of cigar I could imagine smoking forever. Smooth, full taste in the beginning with a hint of wood. Growing all the way until the finish. 9

Good construction, easy draw, but kind of weak for a Habano. Not memorable, but did develop a whisper of nutty flavor towards end

A pleasing smoke by all means; if you like a mild to medium body flavor. Great after dinner. Wrapper couldn't have been better. Very spicy/ earthy. Rate 89.

excellent smoke, great finish.

Received one from a non-smoker friend. Said he was given it a year ago and kept it in his fridge:-( Slowly introduced it into my 'dor. Will have to wait until summer '00 to find out if slow enough thou

Very tasty with a lot of spice and strengh. 95

Have one aging in the humidor. If its good I'll get more. Aug 22. Finally got to smoke it. Very good. Gonna get more if I can.

A smaller size cigar, but full of that flavor that Cuba is famous for. A very good smoke for those times when you want the best.

Excellent. Nothing bad to say about this Cigar.

This was an awful smoke. I cut the cigar in half and found green leaves inside! After examining the cigar band, I realized I was had--a fake (f_ckin' @$$h01es).

The best cigar I've had to date. The aroma was great. The draw was perfect. And the flavor solid with a spicy finish. A bit too pricey for me, but will try one again given half the chance.

Another wonderful cigar, woody, and sweet at the same time. YUM.

Woody smoke

A solid 90. The one we tried was superb. Must smoke another, preferably with cognac and mush!

Was a Royal Coronation. I found it one of the better cubians in Kuwait. The Monty#4 is better but almost twice the price here.

Medium bodied cigar.Found it a little woody when I was half way. Did not match Montecristo 4 though.

My facorite Cuban. Well made, solid body smoke.

a very nice smoke, enjoyed it with cuban red rum

A pleasantly mild cigar. Good, but not quite a monty #4.

Bolivar Corona

Fr. 9.50

142mm/5 1/2", Ring 42

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

10.3.2001: Leider ein völliger Blindgänger. Vorne weich, hinten steinhart, nicht rauchbar. Muss bei Gelegenheit einen zweiten Versuch machen.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/: 92

Review

A medium- to full-bodied cigar that is packed with exotic flavors. There are hints of chocolate and coffee, with a solid core of sweet spiciness. A spicy finish.

User

Present from Estelle at Christmas 2000 in Bali. Damn fine smoke and some very memorable flavours. Thanks old chap!

I'm really not terribly fussy but this was not my cup of tea. It lacked body and smoke. Tasted bitter and I couldn't smoke more than half of it. Never buy again.

Very tight draw

This is the strongest cigar I have ever had. Just powerful as hell. Huge thick lasting flavor on palate. I can't smoke these every day. I love em though, that's for damn sure

This made the trip to Cuba outstanding. Got them right at the factory. Wonderful even smoke. Pleasnat aroma and mild after taste the next morning. Heaven!

Not worthy of a 92 rating. I found it to be more medium than medium to full bodied. Smooth and well-rounded with a nice finish. Characteristic Bolivar earthiness and a chocolate note.

The best Crna I've had. $18cdn. Beats Cohiba hands down. nov/00

Tried from JD; very good, but not the best Cuban I've had. Long, tasty finish, with the standard richness associated with a Cuban. Not as well rolled as I would have thought -- it 'fizzed' and 'poppe

For me this is one of the best cigars in the world. That rich and sweet spiciness it's great.

Smoked this after night school one night. Great cigar. Personal rating: 89

Nice earthy - spicy flavor. Great finish. Very well made, this thing practically smokes itself.

An excellent cigar, smoked it during the millenium celebration. Rich taste yet smooth to the last inch. Starts out with a leathery taste then nutty in the middle. Enjoyable, even without Cordon Bleu.

Excellent construction, consistent with good draw. Affordable $12 Australian. Very nice leather taste. Not too rich.

A wonderful cigar. Better, I think, than the Monte Cristo #4.

This is by far the best smoke that I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. If I ever get the opportunity to sample this cigar again I will not pass it up.

Loved it. Nice draw, excellent taste. Well worth the price. 3 more of them in the humidor.

Good all the way through. Perfect with a nice Cognac.

What an awesome smoke, heck the risk of going to "embargo jail" make this a good smoke. Just as CA says.

Very good cigar. Burned smoothly, medium spicy. Great to the finish. I highly recommend this. I bought and smoked this in Canada.

Mark and I fired a pair of these up in tribute to a recently deceased friend. A top shelf smoke, the Bolivar had it all: richly flavored, strong, well made and... we'll miss you Ric! 90 works

Hoyo de Monterey Double Corona

Fr. 19.10

194mm, Ring 49

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

Kein so tolles Exemplar. Brennt unregelmässig, zu schwach imAroma.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/: 94

Rating

A beautiful cigar, reminiscent of some of Cuba's best. It has powerful flavors of spice, including a strong hint of cinnamon with a smooth leathery note to round it out. A complex earthy/woody finish.

User

Probably the best cigar I've smoked so far, but it's not my style--too herbally. Sigh! :|

My personal favorite. Great after-dinner smoke. It takes a long time to smoke one, and it's well worth it.

Cedar character and creamy chocolate notes are accompanied with the presence of leather. Very harmonious, with a good draw. 2/01

Unquestionably the best smoke I have ever tasted. Mild taste and aroma mixed with an even burn allows my 1 1/2 to two hours of relaxing enjoyment

spent 25.00 for one.please don't tell my wife.maybe i'm just used to the nicaraguan cigars i've been smoking,but this seemed a little overrated..it was nice for an afternoon football game

Wonderful medium-bodied smoke with great flavor and aroma. Well made, even burn, but the draw was tighter than I like. Not worth the $28 at the Cigar Box in Nassau, 11/14/00. Smoked 12/21/00

Overrated. The cigar is too big. Lasts forever and begins to fall apart. You need the label to hold it together but start worrying about burning the overbearing large label. Not enjoyable.

Did not enjoy this Cigar much. Overrated by a long shot.

have some, never smoked one so far - it looks so great, just keep and watch it (soon u.s.-boys will buy all of them !!)

Smoked one sep 2 2000 and enjoyed it with a big glas of Havana club 7 year .This is a god cigar very mild at the begining and the 2 half gives you a nice spicyness

A long smoke that continues to please until the band. What big cigars should be.

Have one aging from 1994

Blew me away, slowly. So good I didn't feel it until it had me. Sublime.98?. I thought Romeo Churchill was awesome, this probably better. Close your eyes in a big leather lounge chair.

THE BEST CIGAR I HAVE EVER HAD. THE DRAW IS LIKE BREATHING AND THE COCOA AND COFFEE ESSENCE IDS TO DIE FOR. NOT MUCH BETTER THAN THIS ONE. A DEFINITE PROFFESSIONAL CIGAR.

Super smooth & creamy.Full rich flavor of honey & vanilla.Superbly rolled oily wrapper.Great aroma.Kicks up in the 2nd 1/2 with a sweet spicyness.Well rounded woody finish.

The best cigar I have ever smoked! It lives up to it's reputation.

Ten Stars

Smoked in Germany in June 2000. So smooth and rich. Great cigar.

The best cigar I have ever had. Very smooth draw, rich flavor, and excellent aroma. perfection

Rich and spicy Prominente with a colorado maduro wrapper that since 1999 is no longer considered mild. Age well.

Cohiba Siglo III

Ca. Fr.18.-- - 20.--

155mm/6", Ring 42

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

29.12.2000 (Leas Geburt): Zug ok, geht aber gern aus. Geschmack: Absolut perfekt. Stark bis mittelstark, süss-würzig. Langanhaltender köstlicher Nachgeschmack nach jedem Zug.
Wird auf beeindruckende Weise gegens Ende hin immer besser.

Leider 'zu spät' gescannt...

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/: 95

Rating

A great addition to a great line of cigars. It is gorgeous to look at with its rich brown, smooth wrapper and gives loads of pleasure with every puff. An opulent smoke with great finesse and class.

User

Gorgeous looking, nice oily wrapping, for me the best you can find, the best aroma... great with a Frangelico shot... heaven.

Verry nice cigar ,robust and very tastfull.

My favorite Cuban. Creamy. Like Godiva chocolate. Best if stored for a few months (I find). I have an extra box ($370.00) e-mail me if want: Chuck8008@mindspring.com

Simply spectacular, very smooth, classic Cuban design! The draw is great, passive yet strong taste! Premium cigar which is worthy of the rating received!!! Beware of fakes however, they will burn uneve

Great smoke

This is the best cigar I have ever smoked. The burn was perfect and the draw was firm. I had this during an early morning round of golf, I thought honey was dripping off my lips. My 100!!!

Otherworldly flavor that stayed on my palette an hour later. Opulent, smooth and consistent beginning to end. Any aficionado would enjoy.

The best Cohiba I have had. The cigar is great to smoke. Never had a problem with uneven burn. The taste explodes in your mouth.

This cigar is perfect after a good dinner.Very nice wrapper and taste a little bit of fine chocolate and leather

What a disappointment. Smoked three in Europe. Two had bad draws. Spicy to the point of burning. The most overrated cigar I've ever had.

This is my favorate cigar of all time. Smooth beyond belief. I think a 95 underrates it some.

purchased a box directly from cuba in july 2000, first impression (look) is disapointing, all kinds of colours, two even broken - is this the best cigar in the world ?!

Outstanding smoke. Slightly hard draw.

Truly a great smoke, yet, next to its countrymen its overrated. Best for after dinner w/ 7 year old rum. Buy it only thrru proper channels on La Isla Grande.

Uneven burn, great past 1/4. Awsome stick.

Nice smooth and fairly complex flavor profile if aged at least 5 years.

95 for taste, often an uneven burn. With Wild Turkey 50.5% fine match. Bookers too strong. Cool vanilla characters early, improves in mid 1/3 Smells wonderful.

the best cuban i've had

June 2000, $A28.00. Siglo II, in every aspect the same as its small brother Siglo I, but a longer lasting pleasure!

Middle 3/4 of this cigar provided a mystical intertwining of flavors, graced by strands of cinnamon and a hint of marzipan within its luxurious finish. At once complex, sublime & full of treasures. 97.

Romeo y Julieta Exhibition No. 4

Fr.9.40

127mm/4 7/8", Ring 48

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

25.3.2001: Hat mich nicht sehr überzeugt.

http://www.cigaraficionado.com/: 91

Rating

A deep earthy finish keeps this cigar going. There is a core of leather and coffee bean flavors, and a hint of nuts and toast on the finish. Solid draw and even burn.

User

STRENGTH: medium BURN: perfectly even DRAW: moderate ASH: white, even FLAVOR: coffee, leather

A great cigar. Everytime I smoke it I know what a good Cuban is. Wet grey ash. Sep/00

Short, stout, excellent construction, and rips your head off. Awesome cigar

A medium-strength cigar with dominant nut flavor and a lingering finish (find this to be typical of RyJ). Good to be a daily smoke..

veri nce. cabinet lasted only a couple of months

Very earthy. Very good from beginning to the end. If you want a true taste of R&J, this is the one to smoke. An even perfect burn? mine wasn't. Earthiness gave me a meltdown. A good 94.

A lovely solid mouthful. Some sharpness towards the end of the smoke. 90

a medium havana. a very good smoke but i'd not buy again. in a havana i'm looking for full body and strength. for medium smokes i go elsewhere for better value. i'll let them age some and try again.

Good rich flavour, but a hint of sharpness.

Very nice, a little hard on the draw.

God bless Windsor Ontario! Again, a TRUE Habana classic!

Darker than colorado wrapper, very good construction. Perfect draw and burn, consistent to the end. A bit short finish, but pleasant. Taste: nutmeg, almond, roasted coffee, chocolate. Score: 98

Um charuto com o sabor característico dos R&J, com um tamanho e grossura ideal para ser fumado a qualquer hora após uma boa refeição.

A great looking cigar which is extremely well made, and has a complex flavour that makes it one of the best smokes I've ever had.

9/10/00 Now this is what a cuban should be (at least). This is the cuban gate keeper. Any cigar better than this is "great" and any less is just "so-so". Light start and very long earthy finish. I'

29.3., 92, Kc 280,-, medium bodied, definitely earthy, leather flavor. Very good draw but unbalanced burn.

3/00. Bought in London; 8.50, J Foxx. Beautiful red-brown wrapper. Fantastic surprise! Very rich, without being peppery. Expresso with slight sweetness. Rate highly, 2 or 3 to Monty #2.

HELLLLOOOOO MAMA! Best cigar I've ever smoked! Had a box of 25 brought up from Cuba along with a box of Partaga Princess and a box of H.Upmann Aromaticas. But the #4's are the big prize.

Pretty good and smooth throughout. Gets a little 'hot' towards the end, but the peppery aftertaste is fresh. Had it at the Ritz. Where else to have a good cigar?

Montecristo Tubos

Fr. 12.??

155mm/6", Ring 42

Im Humidor: 2

Meine Beurteilung

12.2.2001: Hat leider nicht gezogen. Praktisch nicht rauchbar.

21.4.2001: Mittelmässiger Zug, ansonsten recht solide

Noch kein schlaues Rating Gefunden. Einige 'User'-Kommentare sind jedoch vielversprechend. Ist scheinbar recht würzig.

AVO XO Intermezzo

Fr. 9.20

140mm/5 1/2", Ring 50

Im Humidor: meistens 1 bis 3

Meine Beurteilung

28.4.2001: Fantastisch! Irgendwie cremig, schwer zu beschreiben. Mild ohne deswegen geschmacksarm zu sein. Werde an diversen Stellen im Text 'Havanna' durch 'Zigarre' ersetzten müssen.

Domrep. Zum probieren

http://www.delaconcha.com/

The AVO XO series blends a rich store of tobacco growing, nurturing, and harvesting know-how acquired over generations with the high art of harmonious and careful processing techniques. This series truly merits its XO label, the mark of the very highest quality.

The exquisite AVO cigar formats are made with selected filler tobaccos stored to complete maturity-a blend that includes a generous portion of specially fermented, aged Piloto Cubano tobacco from the Dominican Republic-a binder made from Dominican Olor tobacco from the Villa Gonzalez region, and a choice Connecticut shade wrapper.

AVO cigars are a harmonious composition, partly because they are stored until complete maturity. Only then, and not before, are they distributed for sale-seven formats in perfect harmony.

The AVO XO Intermezzo is a full flavor and full bodied cigar.

Laura Chavin No 88 Torbusto

Fr. 25.00

139, Ring '68'

Im Humidor: 0

Domrep. Neueinführung.

Zu mild

Bering Robusto

Fr. 8.70

121, Ring '63'

Im Humidor: 0

Zu mild

Churchill Corona

Fr. 5.30

143, Ring '54'

Im Humidor: 0

Meine Beurteilung

9.5.2001. Schrott, kein Geschmack.

Hoyo de Monterrey epicure no 2

Fr. 14.30

124, Ring 50

Im Humidor: meistens 1 bis 3

Meine Beurteilung

26.5.2001. Super! Alles stimmt.

Griffins Robusto

Fr. 8.70

127, Ring '63'

Im Humidor: 0

Nicht übel. Mal wieder probieren

Don Diego Robusto

Fr. 7.20

129, Ring 42

Im Humidor: 0

Zu schwach

Partagas Serie D No 4

Fr. 14.60

124, Ring 50

Im Humidor: 0

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Punch Punch

Fr. 11.30

143, Ring 46

Im Humidor: 0

Noch nicht so klar. Muss ich irgendwann noch einmal probieren

Artist line Robusto

Fr. 10.00

124, Ring '60'

Im Humidor: 0

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