A good deal of flavor is packed into the Brick House Mighty Mighty Maduro that makes it very complex and enjoyable. At the start chocolate and coffee dominate for a tasty first third. The second third features more chocolate, plus some spice and sweetness. The final third is a blend of spice, wood, and sweetness. I would call the Mighty Mighty Maduro medium to full-bodied in strength.

The original J.C. Newman Brick House was a solid cigar, and its Mighty Mighty Maduro follow-up is even better. The cigar offers a great combo of superb construction and flavor. Experienced smokers who enjoy Maduro wrappers and seek something full-flavored should definitely give this new Brick House a shot. In fact, go ahead and buy a pack of five or box of 25 to keep around for a nice after dinner treat. At $6 per single, this is one cigar that is well worth its price.

The J.C. Newman Brick House Mighty Mighty Maduro earns a perfect rating of four out of four stars.

Cain F 464T

The Cain F line from Oliva Cigars is one that packs a punch. Created for those who prefer a strong, bold smoke, the Cain F is not for the faint of heart. The 464T is a short and thick format that I will be sampling for this review. Prior to doing so, however, I made sure that I had a full meal to prepare me for the experience.

The Cain F 464T measures 4 x 64. Other formats in the Cain F line include the 4 x 60 460, 5 x 50 550 Tubos, 5 3/4 x 50 550, 6 x 54 654 Torpedo, 6 x 60 660, and the 7 x 38 Lancero Tubos. The Cain F is a Nicaraguan puro made completely from Nicaraguan tobaccos. To be more specific, the cigar contains three varieties of Nicaraguan Ligero tobaccos with the following breakdown: 32 percent Esteli, 25 percent Condega, and 25 percent Jalapa. In terms of strength, the Cain F 464T is said to be full-bodied all the way.