Review Notes: I bought this cigar months ago ($27) to smoke when I finished grad. school. That day finally came, so with much anticipation, I pulled it out of the humidor and fired it up. It started off with crisp clover and alfalfa flavors over notes of cedar and remained that way for the first 1 – 2 inches. After that, it turned to clean cedar with some very faint vanilla and cream on the finish. The construction was perfect – likely the best I’ve experienced with a Habano - and the burn was equally as good. The quality of this cigar was unquestionable, both in terms of the choice tobacco used to make it and the craftsmanship of its construction. Keep all of that in mind as I now tell you that I was rather let-down by this stick. I was expecting a rich, spicy, creamy, flavorful experience that was second-to-none. This cigar was a refined, sophisticated, medium-bodied smoke with little character. In that sense, it reminded me a lot of the Padron ’64 series, which I also don’t care for. (I have more respect for Padron ’64 fans now though. If the Cohiba Esplindido really is a benchmark cigar, then Padron hits the mark quite well). Given all the hype, I was expecting to be blown away. But the reality of the situation is that I’ve had many, many cigars that I liked better than this – a lot of which are not even Cuban. So while this was not a bad smoke, I felt it was dull and could have been a lot better. I do recognize however that this is purely a matter of personal opinion. My advice is that if you have the opportunity to try one of these you should do so, but be mindful of the fact that while you will get a quality cigar, you likely won’t find it remarkably better than most other good cigars, (as the hype would lead you to believe). P.S. – In case you’re questioning the authenticity of this cigar, don’t. I didn’t get it off some beach vendor in Cancun - I bought it from Cigarone.com.

 Review Notes: I always buy it..its the best compared to other brands and the same brand

 Review Notes: You always hear "You can't beat a Cuban cigar", and I'll agree with that, but even if this was better then your standard CAO Churchill, it didn't seem $20 dollars better. I can't bash the full experience, becuase I only got to finish the last half of a buddies, but it was very full-bodied, burned very easily, unravelled a little, and was definately work the experience. Everything was a 9+ but the value, though.

 Review Notes: A truly outstanding cigar. This churchill with box code CLE 12/02 comes wrapped in a khaki wrapper with hardly any veins to speak of and fine tooth. Triple cap and only one sun spot to mention. Construction was excellent without soft spots. Rich barnyard prelight aroma. Easy light. Good draw. Even burn without the need for corrections or relights. Gray-black ash. Started with traditional Cohiba flavors of grass, cocoa, and mild spice. The first third brought notes of vanilla, mild creamed coffee, and a hint of cinammon and nutmeg on a backdrop of grass. The middle third continued with the grassy backdrop with notes of dusted cocoa, mild top soil, cream, and a mild tangy flavor. In the last third, the flavors intensified and a mild chocolate undertone was noted. All in all, this one hour 45 minute medium-bodied, complex smoke was everything a great Cuban cigar should be. Smoked on a Sunday morning with a cup of Kona - it was a tremendous experience. Bought a box.

 Review Notes: An awesome cigar. Without a doubt one of the best I've smoked. Very well made, like most Habanas, with an almost perfect draw. Medium bodied, and super tasty with a nice array a flavours and complexity. It burned quite evenly as well. A friend purchased a 3 pack while on a cruise in the Carribean. $90 was the price tag, and he bought them at a reputable dealer, so I'm 100% sure it wasn't a fake. More is what a want, more of this forbidden fruit. For now a nice cigar from another country will do just fine, though.