Review Notes: For a cigar of the year (2008) I was disappointed with this one. Great looking stick, no veins, smooth wrapper. Burn was even, decent amount of smoke but the flavor intensity lacked for what I'm accustomed to with a fuller bodied smoke. Initial flavor started out good but seemed to weaken and grow bland after the first inch. By no means a bad smoke but not one I will be revisiting anytime soon.

Review Notes: As i examined this stick i was quite pleased with its oily texture and brownish/red hue. As i torched up the smoke, i had an incredibly even burn as i took in the naturalistic qualities. The aroma was something of a woody/coffee. My first impression after taking my first drag was that it was a very smooth orthodox smoke. The smoke was thick and mystical like the gates of Mordor after Gandalf has achieved the task of cutting tension between the hobbits and elves. very impressive!

Review Notes: This cigar had a tight draw, which affected the burn some. Starts with pepper and tobacco and develops some leather. About the 1/2 mark it also gains some spicy, wood while keeping some pepper kick and tobacco. Overall, a solid cigar with full body.

Review Notes: Glamming the isles in my favorite tobacco shop waiting for something to strike, especially at my budgeted price point under $8.00 dollars. I spotted it from its beautiful gold and silvery band, hmm, lets see this cigar made by Nestor P. & M. Quesada in Nic... Into this cigar the construction was much like a Fonseca cigar? You figure it out. The flavors for me were woody, white pepper and Portobello mushroom, take that James Suckling!

Review Notes: Our price for this cigar is $14.95 (BC, Canada). For the price it's the best cigar I've had. Has quality fallen off after it got Cigar Afficianado's top cigar in 2008... due to the demand that review created perhaps? I wasn't blown away. The appearance of the wrapper and band was gorgeous. Mine had a stiff draw. There was more flavor than other cigars of its price range, but I wasn't detecting the complexity of my favorite Robustos. When compared with HDM Epicure No. 2′s, Cohiba Robusto’s, Partagas Serie D No. 4′s and Monte Edmundo’s, the savings of $12.00/stick (CAD) may still not earn them a place in my humidor.