From the M*A*S*H episode"Fade Out, Fade In:" COL. POTTER: Cigar? RADAR: Will it stunt my growth? COL. POTTER: Whattya got to loose? RADAR: Is it Habit forming? COL. POTTER: Nah, I've smoked 5 cigars a day and never got the habit! RADAR: That's good to know! (After lighting cigars, Radar makes a puzzled look) COL POTTER: Nothin' like a good cigar on a clear morning! RADAR: Or Cream of Wheat. Later, Radar was found over the hill, sick from his first cigar...
March Points Contest is Under Way! | By: SenorPablo |
The points contest is under way for the month of March. The 26 members with the most points for the month have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Famous Smoke Shop. You can read the details HERE. To view the previous month's contest results see here. | |
Toys for Tots Drive 2023 | By: SenorPablo |
The 2023 Marine Toys for Tots drive is under way again this year. This is the way to earn the Toys for Tots badge for being a contributor. If you give a kit for auction, win an auction, or donate at least $20 you will be awarded the badge. A special thanks goes out to Emerson (McBryde) for stepping up to run the drive again this year. |
Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | February 2024 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Adwinistrator) | |||
I can see this being a great addition to the Stolen Throne profile, something smooth and sweet, with a medium profile and little spice. I think the open draw on my example held back this profile from... Read More | |||
Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | February 2024 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Kent (05Venturer) | |||
First off, a big thank you to Kerry for sponsoring with this fine selection. I thoroughly enjoyed it as I have with all Stolen Thrones I have smoked. I am definitely gonna search out a few of these fo... Read More | |||
Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | February 2024 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: cfickter (Cfickter) | |||
While not an overly complex cigar the mini swings in notes were smooth and in smaller enjoyable stages. Found myself perhaps hotboxing this cigar I enjoyed it so much. This is a cigar you enjoy so m... Read More | |||
Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | February 2024 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (arrow34) | |||
Stolen throne makes great sticks and this is no exception. I liked this stick and would add it as an occasional smoke in my rotation. I like some of their other sticks a bit more though, like the Cr... Read More | |||
Stolen Throne Yorktown Fleet Torpedo | February 2024 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Gary (headfirst) (headfirst) | |||
This is a velvety smooth smoke that builds in strength and flavor as it progresses, featuring a palate core of leather, grains, and some sweetness with a sweet/syrupy retrohale that is balanced by som... Read More |
NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (bstessl) | |||
Thanks to Noblecigars for sponsoring this and giving us a shot at it. Overall I enjoyed the cigar. The construction was about as perfect as you can get with a clean smooth draw and seamless wrapper/... Read More | |||
NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (05Venturer) | |||
Overall a decent cigar other than a couple construction issues that I assume happened in shipping or handling. Thanks for allowing me to try out this new brand and blend. Looking forward to trying ou... Read More | |||
NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Brian (ninfiction) | |||
Thank you to Jon for providing the cigar for the critique and also including Act 2. Both cigars are very enjoyable and provide completely different profiles. I think the only points deducted were ... Read More | |||
NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (Cfickter) | |||
I personally like a cigar that starts strong. While the cigar didn't show a lot of complexity the overall experience moving thru the flavors that did show was enjoyable. Hard to be highly critic... Read More | |||
NobleCigars Act 1 | July 2023 |
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Written by Cigar Geeks Member: (The Burn Ward) | |||
Smoked down to the nub. I found the smoke to be closer to the mild side in strength and lighter flavor notes. Final smoking time was 70 minutes. If you're going to have one size, the toro is a gre... Read More |
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Privada Cigar Club Licorice by Tabacalera Cinco Estrellas | |
By: tuck0411 (03/28/2024 03:46 PM) | |
Humidor time: 164 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 63, foot - 55 Appearance and construction: A couple minor veins, a light sheen, and a firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a double shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium+ profile with a spicy retro and notes of smooth wood, spice, and a hint of citrus. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors mellowing just a bit and the body receding towards medium but otherwise staying consistent throughout. Very tasty, overall, with that sense I sometimes get of high quality tobacco being present. Strength was about medium. (33/35) Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as part of their Halloween-themed box last October. Haven't heard of the tabacalera it's made at before but they obviously know what they're doing as this was a banger with both flavor and construction checking all the right boxes. Would definitely smoke it again. (33/35) Burn time: 1:06 Rating: 94 | |
Caldwell Cigar Co. Crafted & Curated Girls Guns Gold | |
By: tuck0411 (03/27/2024 04:06 PM) | |
Humidor time: 165 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 61, foot - 61 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a moderately soft pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately tight. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of wood and spice and hints of butter and citrus. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was quite flavorful if not exactly amazing or anything I hadn't gotten before from other similar blends. Strength was medium at best. (30/35) Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1" leaving a small cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Small Batch as one of their COTM selections awhile back. A very nice morning smoke with excellent construction and nice flavors, although as mentioned it didn't quite blow my socks off. Definitely worth smoking again, though. (31/35) Burn time: 1:05 Rating: 89 | |
Perdomo 30th Anniversary Box-Pressed Maduro Robusto | |
By: druid (03/27/2024 10:56 AM) | |
Fairly firm softly BPd core, near black wrapper, no veins & lots of oils. PLA baking notes; PLT faint earth & baking; PLD moderately easy. An easy toast & light, a moderately easy draw, a dead even burn, & a slightly bready smoke. Sweet earth, mild wood notes with almost zero spice lead off. The strength is medium. The 1/3 brings some mixed wood notes & everything is pretty gentle. Some mild baking spices join along w/a hint of coffee. In the 2/3 a ghostly sweet note shows in the finish. By the 1/2 the coffee has kicked in, tinged with chocolate. The profile ends nicely blended & the finish has everything. Body is medium. Outstanding. | |
Viaje 15th Anniversary Gold Pt. II Perfecto | |
By: tuck0411 (03/26/2024 11:36 PM) | |
Humidor time: 164 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 66, foot - 41 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, and a firm pack with one soft spot between the band and the foot... Gave it a single clip with the guillotine and PLD was moderately open. (7/10) Flavor: PLA gave a faint whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium+ profile with a very spicy retro and notes of wood, red pepper, spice, and a hint of citrus. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors gradually mellowing through the first third after which the red pepper note continued to fade with the citrus hint gradually ramping until it became a full note and replaced the red pepper part way through the 2nd third. This all then stayed consistent through the remainder. Pretty tasty, overall, although if the red pepper had hung around without the citrus ramping as much as it did, it would have been closer to my wheelhouse. Strength was about medium or a bit better. (30/35) Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, smoke volume on the low side of optimal, and an even burn to start. The burn was wavy but self-correcting through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/2" leaving a cone. The burn continued very wavily through the 2nd third, then got lopsided going into the last third and a touch-up was needed before reaching the nub. Draw and smoke output remained at the low side of optimal throughout. (14/20) Overall impression: This one came from Small Batch as one of their COTM selections awhile back. Not the most impressive offering and especially not as a "15th Anniversary" stick. If the flavors had stayed with what I was getting in the first third and if construction had been better this would have been an easy 90+, but as it was it was all a bit underwhelming and not really a stick I'd reach for again. (27/35) Burn time: 1:32 Rating: 78 | |
La Galera Habano Cortador | |
By: druid (03/26/2024 08:46 AM) | |
Hard core, mahogany wrapper, a couple small veins & great oils. PLA baking & cooking spices; PLT faint earth; PLD airy. A quick toast & light, an even burn, an airy draw, & a sweet wood smoke. Opening notes are a nice wood mix, a bit of mild earth & a tad of black pepper in mouth & nose. The 1/3 brings some nuts & salt to the game. The strength is medium. As the 1st 1/3 changes to the 2nd a mix of baking & cooking spices comes on. The back 1/2 of the cigar is a wonderful mix of spices, woods & earth, very lightly peppered. The finish is a tasty slide on the tongue. The body is medium plus. Delightful! | |
A.J. Fernandez Bellas Artes Maduro Lancero | |
By: tuck0411 (03/25/2024 05:21 PM) | |
Humidor time: 191 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 70, foot - 65 Appearance and construction: A couple minor veins, a light sheen, box-pressed, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately tight. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of rich, earthy tobacco. The light gave a full-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, black coffee, leather, charred wood, spice, and a hint of something like sweet, tangy citrus. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors mellowing a bit through the first third with the body receding towards medium/full. This slightly mellower profile then stayed consistent through the 2nd third after which the sweet, tangy hint faded leaving the other flavors to maintain through the remainder. Very tasty, overall, with plenty of spice and that tangy hint to keep things interesting throughout. Strength was about medium. (33/35) Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, good smoke volume, and an even burn to start. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling past 1" leaving a small cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout. (20/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as one of their "Brian's Box" selections awhile back. This was the 2nd vitola I've had from this blend, the toro being the first, and my review of that one shows a similar experience both with flavor and construction. Just a really good maduro blend and probably ranking as one of my favorites. Definitely will be smoking more of these in whatever vitolas I can get my hands on. (33/35) Burn time: 0:54 Rating: 94 | |
Gran Habano/ Rico Family 20th Aniversario El Sueno | |
By: druid (03/25/2024 10:31 AM) | |
A solid cigar with a chocolate wrapper, no veins & a nice oil sheen. PLA heavily floral; PLT light wood & florals; PLD airy. An easy toast & light, an airy draw, an even burn needing no work, & a sandy wood smoke. Starters are earth, wood & a bit of black pepper in mouth & retro. The profile changes entirely a few puffs in, going fruity & faintly floral. The strength is medium. A lot different fruits & berries seem to inhabit the profile, including raisins. A little later there are earthy spices like cumin. The back 1/2 has a bit of toast & the earthy spices pick up a bit. The finish is delicious & the body medium. Unusual as well as wonderfully tasty. | |
Privada Cigar Club Farm Rolled Tabac Fernandez BP Toro Maduro | |
By: tuck0411 (03/24/2024 05:48 PM) | |
Humidor time: 190 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 67, foot - 64 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, a light box-press, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (8/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of rich tobacco. The light gave a full-bodied profile with a spicy retro and notes of black pepper, black coffee, leather, and spice. The spice in the nose faded after a few puffs with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was quite flavorful and not far from my wheelhouse for this type of rich maduro blend. Strength was about medium or a bit better. (32/35) Smoking characteristics: The light produced a moderately easy draw, smoke volume on the thin side, and an even burn to start. I quickly gave it a 2nd shallow V-cut on top of the initial cut and this had no immediate effect but smoke output did start to gradually improve after a short time and then reached optimal later in the first third. The burn was slightly wavy but self-correcting through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving no cone behind. The burn continued wavily into the 2nd third and then got lopsided, which got it a touch-up. Things then continued uneventfully down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal from the first third on. (17/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as part of their monthly "Farm Rolled" pack awhile back. Pretty nice smoke, at least flavor-wise, with loads of maduro-ish atmosphere, and imperfect but adequate construction. No idea what this one is with a band on as it was more full-bodied than most of AJ's maduro sticks that I've smoked. Definitely would smoke it again, though. (30/35) Burn time: 1:17 Rating: 87 | |
Punch Spring Roll | |
By: druid (03/24/2024 10:39 AM) | |
Pretty firm, medium brown wrapper, no veins, shag foot & good oils. PLA faint earth & manure; PLT moist earth; PLD moderate. A quick toast & light, a moderate draw, an even burn, & a slightly woody smoke. Barn wood, a bit of earth & a little black pepper in mouth & nose characterize the filler & binder portion. Flavor strength is medium. The wood kicks in heavy as the wrapper ignites & rules the front 1/2. An iodine note is detected around then which persists until the last 1/3 when it fades & a bit of toast enters. The ending is wood, earth, toast & a mild dash of pepper with a smoother finish. The body is medium. A fairly decent smoke. | |
D'Crossier Seleccion Escogida Lumina Hermoso No. 2 | |
By: tuck0411 (03/23/2024 05:40 PM) | |
Humidor time: 189 days Humidimeter reading: Head - 66, foot - 57 Appearance and construction: A few veins, a light sheen, a small hole through the wrapper above the band, and a moderately firm pack with no soft spots... Gave it a single shallow V-cut and PLD was moderately open. (7/10) Flavor: PLA gave a whiff of tobacco. The light gave a medium+ profile with a slightly spicy retro and notes of rich wood, spice, and a hint of citrus. The spice in the nose faded quickly with the other flavors staying consistent throughout. No transitions to note but this was pretty tasty with just enough spice in the mix and that citrus hint to keep things interesting throughout. Strength was about medium. (31/35) Smoking characteristics: The light produced an easy draw, smoke volume on the low side of optimal, and an even burn to start. As I was initially puffing, I was hearing a faint air leak in the draw at which point I noticed the aforementioned hole just above the band. The kind of little round hole that looks like what I've seen described as a beetle hole. Easy enough to put a finger over while drawing, so that's what I did and this resulted in smoke output becoming optimal. The burn stayed even through the first third with the ash falling at 1 1/4" leaving a small cone. Things were then uneventful down to the nub with draw and smoke output remaining optimal throughout (as long as I kept a finger over the hole...). (19/20) Overall impression: This one came from Privada CC as one of their "Brian's Box" selections awhile back. A pretty nice smoke and one made in Costa Rica at that famous factory down there... Flavors were pretty typical of a habano blend but tasty nonetheless. Very good construction, holes aside, and I'd easily smoke it again. (31/35) Burn time: 1:14 Rating: 88 |
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tuck0411 | |
Privada Cigar Club Licorice by Tabacalera Cinco Estrellas 4" x 55 | |
tuck0411 | |
Caldwell Crafted & Curated Girls Guns Gold 7.25" x 38 | |
tuck0411 | |
Viaje 15th Anniversary Gold Pt. II Perfecto 6" x 54 | |
tuck0411 | |
AJ Fernandez Bellas Artes Maduro Lancero 7" x 40 | |
tuck0411 | |
Privada Cigar Club Farm Rolled Tabac Fernandez BP Toro Maduro 6" x 52 |