Ratings & Reviews

CAO MX2

Smokeee — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:22:08 GMT

I really enjoyed this cigar from beginning to end. The flavor was consistant all the way through. However, I did have to relight it more than once when I had not sat it down for more than a minute. I should mention this was not purchased through Ccom. I've not had any problems like this from their sticks! This is one I'd really like to try again and/or hear more feedback on before I draw any final conclusions. But despite having to relight it a couple of times, overall it was very satisfying!

Oliveros in General....

clearlysuspect — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:42:25 GMT

Who among us has tried any of the Oliveros line of cigars. I bought a couple of the 5 pack samplers from the Daily Deal a while back and I've thuroughly enjoyed everything I've smoked so far which includes the El Padrino, XL LTD, XL Double Maduro, XL Double Corojo. Still need to try the XL Bold and I'll have tried each of everthing in the sampler.

Considering the price of these cigars, they just might become a daily enjoyment for me.

What are your thoughts on Oliveros???

Stubbies....

clearlysuspect — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:38:31 GMT

I don't typically talk about other websites cigars on here cause I know it's pretty frowned upon, but I heard a couple guys talking about "Stubbies" the other day in one of the local shops and the only thing I can think of that they were talking about were the Stubbies from Famous Smoke. The guys said they were really cheap, which they are, and really good.... who knows.

So who knows??? I come to my trusted BOTL's..... and I now know we have at least one SOTL around here... for some sound advice.

Oliva Serie G Figurado Cameroon...oh well.....

Hawk55 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:14:17 GMT

Just finished an Oliva Serie G Cameroon figurado.>...not vey impressed. I guess I would rate it as an ok smoke. Expected a bit more from Oliva. Started out fine some pepper n a peat undertone but got very bitter toward the end. Very fast burn rate...

Arturo Fuente King B...what a monster!!!

Hawk55 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:23:25 GMT

Compatriots....I believe that is spelled right. I just Finished an Arturo fuente King B....I must say, I have never met a Fuente I didn't like!!! This one had an excellent pre-light draw with some faint hints of leather and cedar. The first third had hints of cedar and oak--very woodsy. the flavor and aroma kept building throughout the second third. Billowy. creamy smoke... This cigar has rested in my humi for about six months. Slightly uneven burn that had to be touched up about halfway thru, very light colored ash that had a solid two inch build before I tipped it off... This beauty had a very long finish. I LOVED IT!!!

Aroma De Cuba New Blend Monarch Cigar Review Video

kaelaria — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:10:41 GMT

This 6×52 stick offered a very smooth satin medium chocolate wrapper with a nice aroma of dusty cocoa. Draw started out very firm but gradually went down to a very nice amount of resistance as the stick burned. Total burn time to the nub was 1:30, holding the ash between 3/4″ and 1 1/2″ with an almost razor sharp line. Flavors in the first two thirds were very consistent, giving a light creamy leather flavor with a long finish. Pepper and spice built up on the finish giving a zing on the tongue and a heat on the lips. The last third showed the leather to fade out replaced by a smooth tobacco, and the pepper going way down to just barely there. The spice was completely gone by the band point. http://cigarobsession.com/2009/11/20/la-aroma-de-cuba-new-blend-monarch/

Cutter Comparison: Spike vs. Punch vs. Straight vs. Angle Video

kaelaria — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:27:40 GMT

This is a comparison of the major types of different ways to cut a cigar. Shown are the characteristics and differences between the new Cigar Spike, a punch cutter built in to one of my lighters I got from Buylighters.com, a traditional straight cut by a Cuban Crafters Perfect Cutter, and on a torpedo a straight vs. angled cut by a Xikar. The video is in two parts (part two will play automatically after 1). Giveaway details in the vid! http://cigarobsession.com/2009/11/18/cutter-comparison-spike-vs-punch-vs-straight-vs-angle/

Oliveros 1927

TheShaun — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:57:16 GMT

Your thoughts?

I'm up in the air about this stick. Not sure how I feel. I think this may be a good golfing smoke. Sitting on my balcony in the freezing cold is not where this stick shines.

Gurkha Master Select Robusto #4 Video

kaelaria — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:08:49 GMT

This 6×52 stick offered a mild experience with little smoke and commanding frequent puffs for proper performance. It had a couple minor burn issues needing touch-up, but was ok other than that. Draw was on the firm side and flavors were very simple and consistent. On the draw you get a grassy hay followed by tobacco flavors ending in a short clean finish. The last 3rd saw a bit of a nutty flavor that I attribute to the heat buildup from the frequent puffs. It lasted 1 hour to the band point. More in the video! http://cigarobsession.com/2009/07/10/gurkha-ms-robusto/

BOTL with review sites

jsnake — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:32:52 GMT

Those of you that I know of should have received your Cigar Spikes by now.

Your samples of La Caridad Del Cobre should be on the way also. Took them a little time to get them together. Would be appreciated if you could do your reviews and post up the links when they are done. I am going to get the info back to my buddy at LCDC and try to get you guys some more love for your sites.

Working on some other stuff for you guys too. Will keep you advised. If I missed you and you have a review side PM me and I can hook you up with a few things to review.

The Cigar Spike

jeff_connors — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:25:33 GMT

I gave the cigar spike a try, and I must say i was impressed!! A great product to have ten of stashed away all over the place.
CHECK IT OUT
Its been busy and cold lately , so the old weab site is not getting the TLC it needs, sorry for the lack of updates and general haphazard use of the English language :-)

Camacho Preembargo

MAJORdorMo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:55:27 GMT

Pretty good stick, but definitely overpriced. Cigar was smooth and primarily nutty. However, it burned pretty fast (finished in just under an hour). It was in my humidor for 10 weeks. I definitely wouldn't pay the full $25 for it. I got it when it was available in CCOM's custom sampler. Although I enjoyed it, I enjoyed a lot of the CCOM House blends more than this.

Camacho Legend-Ario

Krieg — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:20:29 GMT

I had one of these last week at my local cigar bar. I have been wanting to try some more Camachos, and I gotta say this was a decent smoke. However, I think it needed a little bit of age. I will probably buy another one and let it sit and try it again. The blend was actually quite different than what I was expecting, flavor was good. I bought the Toro size and it lasted about 1.5hrs. Not bad for a $5 smoke.

El Titan de Bronze Redemption Toro Cigar Review Video

kaelaria — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:07:20 GMT

This 6x52 stick offered a medium brown satin wrapper with a fairly firm construction and triple cap. Flavors started out as a medium bodied pepper powerhouse with near full strength, with transitions of a light creamy leather, slight sweetness and cocoa for a very brief point. The 2nd half lost most of the pepper kick, retaining just a general tobacco and pepper taste on the short clean finish. The draw flavors of the last half were more muted, with the leather fading out to just a tobacco taste and the strength went down a notch better matching the body. Burn was very good all the way down, the ash holding on to 1 1/2" each time. The draw was on the firm side, producing a good amount of smoke. http://cigarobsession.com/2009/11/16/el-titan-de-bronze-redemption-toro-cigar-review/

Padiila Obsidian

jeff_connors — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:45:59 GMT

Had one a while ago that burned like cat do do....let them rest.... and bam! spectacular smoke!
Oh yeh another old video montage for my...ahem...i mean your viewing pleasure CHECK IT OUT
Oh yeh ......i'm tring to drum up a contest but im looking to get a few more votes on the poll, so if you visit and have not voted please do

Rocky Patel Vintage 99 Connecticut

Vidarien — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:14:06 GMT

Thoughts on these? I dont do the milds too much anymore, but a lot of my guests tend to prefer the light side. But a lot of the word i get is that these are the best in the game, when it comes to mild. I wouldve bought some already to sample but i dislike that they're rare enough that neither ccom or the sister site ever has a daily for them.

CCOM Cameroon Label

MAJORdorMo — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:13:59 GMT

I'm in love! CCOM Cameroon label is my PERFECT cigar. Creamy with cinnamon spice. A box will come soon.

CCOM Cuban Label

MAJORdorMo — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:00:48 GMT

I just had the Cuban Label today, and it tasted like pure ash. Thats the best way to describe it. So far its the only House Blend that I don't like. I'll try the Corojo label sometime next week. Hopefully its better than the Cuban.

Torano Dominico

tyronect — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:37:41 GMT

Has anyone tried the Carlos Torano Dominico? It's a really inexpensive smoke that's good to hand out to moochers. While the maduro isn't a great cigar, it's a decent knock around smoke. The wrappers are splotchy and they look like hell but they all have a good draw with an even burn. The flavor profile isn't the greatest but you do get hints of dark cocoa and a deep tobacco flavor. Haven't tried the habano yet but I hear it's similar to a Sol Cubano Cuban Cabinet. When you're a smoker on a budget and your wife hates cigars you have to do what you have to do. It's not a Cohiba XV but it's decent.

Old Henry Maduro Robusto Cigar Review Video

kaelaria — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:52:52 GMT

This 5×50 stick offered a dark chocolate, VERY thick and toothy wrapper with excellent construction. Burn was almost razor sharp all the way down, with the ash holding to the 1/2 way point and a perfect draw. Flavors in the first half were of a medium bodied light leather and smooth earth, with a bit of sweetness and a pepper & spice kick. The 2nd half transitioned to a deep earth and bit of licorice, losing the sweetness and pepper zing. The finish grew longer and the body went down to a mild-medium. Thank you to Shuckins for trading me for this stick! http://cigarobsession.com/2009/11/13/old-henry-robusto-cigar-review/

Ashton Aged Maduro #40 Cigar Review Video

kaelaria — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:16:35 GMT

This 6×60 stick offered a very dark, firm satin wrapper with a lot of texture like shrink wrap. Medium bodied overall, flavors were typical of a maduro stick at most points with the addition of being extra smooth and light. Creamy sweet leather came through for the first half, followed by a mild pepper wash on the finish. A dry cocoa replaced the leather on the second half, kicking up the pepper slightly and holding the body flavors on the finish longer. http://cigarobsession.com/2009/11/11/ashton-aged-maduro-40-cigar-review/

Cigarbot - Gurkha’s Triple Ligero

jeff_connors — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:54:52 GMT

I cant remember the last time I had a "bad cigar"...... Gurkha’s Triple Ligero...... would not trade my liver for a box, but would consider doing some pretty crazy things on a dare for a box ! Smooth ligero that gives one the felling that "all is well with the world" Check out the review

Rocky Patel 1961

NYHCx516x — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:32:45 GMT

I suck at reviews and such... so Ill leave it at this. I just lit up the 1961 I picked up at a local event, and holy crap... I am very glad I have a few more, and really sad that I didnt pick up a full box at the insane discount I could have had one for. This is probably one of the best sticks ive ever had. I just know I love it, cant give info on hints of this or that... lol.

The Football Cigar Review Video

kaelaria — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:10:37 GMT

This stick, about 4 1/2″ long and 60 or so around in the widest section, proved to be a novelty item. I didn’t know what to expect from it, simply because it was obviously a novelty cigar. On one had it might just be produced for fun and appearances, on the other – it is just a regular cigar with an odd shape and strips of darker leaf here and there. Unfortunately the construction proved to be very poor, with a weird burn at times, and offering little or no smoke until you got well over 1″ in to it. Flavors were very, very mild to mild, with just extremely bitter grass tastes and a bitter lingering finish. At the 1/2 way point the whole stick turned to soggy mush and got hot at which point I punted it. This $30 stick is good for appearances only. http://cigarobsession.com/2009/09/24/the-football-cigar-review/

Oliveros LTD

diggerman53 — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:48:21 GMT

thanks jeff: oliveros ltd excellent smoke you take good care of me mak