The La Flor Dominicana Chapter 1 measures 6.5"x58 with a rough, but oily, Brazilian Ligero Oscuro wrapper. This box-pressed chisel cigar features a Connecticut Broadleaf binder and a Dominican filler. The cigar has a nice woody aroma to it, and a sweet earth on the pre-lit draw. This stick is created by Antonio Gomez (son of Litto Gomez), and was just released earlier this month (August 2013). Let's get it lit up and reviewed.
When you get this cigar lit up, you get black pepper rush with some spice lingering on the medium length finish. Within the 1/3 point, you also get a soil/earthy flavor which blends nicely with the black pepper. The burn is semi-even, the draw is perfect, and it's producing nice, rich smoke. The ash is a little flaky, but still strong, it held for the whole 1/3 of the stick.
The 2/3 point of the cigar brings a little more to the table in terms of flavor. Around this point of the smoke, you start to get a creamy, almond flavor mixing with the earth notes. The black pepper has backed off, and the spice is still minimal. The burn has evened itself out, almost perfectly, the draw is still nice and snug, and the smoke is getting richer as I'm getting closer to the end.
3/3's to the end brings a sweetness to the earth. A basic tobacco is coming in along with some black pepper notes. The finish is a little longer and the spice has gone away. Overall, this full-bodied cigar is a great smoke. Definetely worth the price (around $10).
Stogie Rite score: 98
H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Lonsdale
The H. Upmann Vintage Cameroon Lonsdale mesures 6 5/8"x44 with a sandpapery, Cameroon wrapper. The cigar features a filler blend of Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Peruvian tobaccos. The stick is packaged nicely (as seen in the picture above). Ok, let's get this cigar reviewed.
When you get the cigar lit up, you get some black pepper notes mixed with a sweet tobacco flavor accompanied by a short, spicy finish. The 1/3 point of the stick has an uneven burn, not bad enough that you have to touch it up, a perfect draw, and it produces a lot of smoke.
The 2/3's point brings more flavors to the palate. An earthy/wood flavor is coming in. It's harsh, but very rich. On the finish, I'm getting a very salty tobacco finish. A different combination, but enjoyable. The burn has evened itself out, the draw is exactly the same, and still producing nice smoke. So far a very easy cigar... mild-medium bodied.
3/3's to the end keeps all the flavors till the end. The salt, tobacco, pepper, earth, and wood are still there, but the finish has shortened out. Easy cigar to smoke, good price, easy to recommend... go pick one up. Thanks for reading.
Stogie Rite score: 90
When you get the cigar lit up, you get some black pepper notes mixed with a sweet tobacco flavor accompanied by a short, spicy finish. The 1/3 point of the stick has an uneven burn, not bad enough that you have to touch it up, a perfect draw, and it produces a lot of smoke.
The 2/3's point brings more flavors to the palate. An earthy/wood flavor is coming in. It's harsh, but very rich. On the finish, I'm getting a very salty tobacco finish. A different combination, but enjoyable. The burn has evened itself out, the draw is exactly the same, and still producing nice smoke. So far a very easy cigar... mild-medium bodied.
3/3's to the end keeps all the flavors till the end. The salt, tobacco, pepper, earth, and wood are still there, but the finish has shortened out. Easy cigar to smoke, good price, easy to recommend... go pick one up. Thanks for reading.
Stogie Rite score: 90
Gurkha 125th Anniversary Rothschild
The Gurkha 125th Anniversary Rothschild measures 6x54 with a smooth, slightly oily, Brazilian Cubra Habano wrapper. The cigar features filler from Brazil, Dominican Republic, and Nicagragua, and an Ecuadorian Habano binder. It has a average pack with a few veins visible. Let's start reviewing.
When you get the cigar lit up, you get a sweet, earthy, basic tobacco flavor with a earthy/spice on the long finish. A lot of flavor as you head through the 1/3 of the cigar. With this stick you also get an even burn, a great draw, and a lot of smoke output. So far so good.
The 2/3's point adds a little more flavor. You start to get hints of nut mixing in with the sweet, earth, and tobacco flavors. The finish is still the same with the earthy/spice finish, but the finish is starting to shorten up. The stick still has a nice even burn, nice snug draw, and good smoke output.
3/3's to the end brings out the nutty flavor, and the sweetness dies out. The earthy/tobacco flavors are still there, but mellowing out. On the finish, the spice went away, and you get a nice rich earth flavor. Overall, a good smoke offering a good blend, even burn, nice draw, and good smoke output. Medium-bodied.
Stogie Rite score: 89
When you get the cigar lit up, you get a sweet, earthy, basic tobacco flavor with a earthy/spice on the long finish. A lot of flavor as you head through the 1/3 of the cigar. With this stick you also get an even burn, a great draw, and a lot of smoke output. So far so good.
The 2/3's point adds a little more flavor. You start to get hints of nut mixing in with the sweet, earth, and tobacco flavors. The finish is still the same with the earthy/spice finish, but the finish is starting to shorten up. The stick still has a nice even burn, nice snug draw, and good smoke output.
3/3's to the end brings out the nutty flavor, and the sweetness dies out. The earthy/tobacco flavors are still there, but mellowing out. On the finish, the spice went away, and you get a nice rich earth flavor. Overall, a good smoke offering a good blend, even burn, nice draw, and good smoke output. Medium-bodied.
Stogie Rite score: 89
Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador Ranfla
This Room 101 Namakubi Ecuador Ranfla measures 30x50x19.6.5 with a dark brown, oily Habano wrapper. The cigar features Honduran and Dominican filler. The filler is the same as the original Namakubi blend released a while back. Coming in with a perfecto shape, the cigar has a really deep earth/coffee aroma to it. Let's get it lit up.
When you get the cigar lit up you get very earthy flavors. Specifically, the cigar has a grassy/floral flavor to it. The smoke produced is very dry, giving you almost a cotton mouth. You'll definitely need a drink of some sort to accompany you while smoking this stick. The construction of the cigar so far is perfect. It has a nice draw, a very even burn, and produces a lot of thick smoke.
The 2/3's point brings more flavors to the table. A sweet wood flavor is coming in, and pushing the grassy/floral flavors on the finish. Now, the finish is coming out a little stronger at this point. It's very long, dry, and consists of a mild spice. So far, this cigar is very rich... very enjoyable.
3/3's to the end stays relatively the same. The sweet wood flavor is still there, and spice on the finish mellows out, leaving you with a nice mix of flavors on the palate. Rich flavors, a dead even burn, perfect draw, and nice smoke output makes it an extremely easy cigar to recommend.
Stogie Rite score: 98
When you get the cigar lit up you get very earthy flavors. Specifically, the cigar has a grassy/floral flavor to it. The smoke produced is very dry, giving you almost a cotton mouth. You'll definitely need a drink of some sort to accompany you while smoking this stick. The construction of the cigar so far is perfect. It has a nice draw, a very even burn, and produces a lot of thick smoke.
The 2/3's point brings more flavors to the table. A sweet wood flavor is coming in, and pushing the grassy/floral flavors on the finish. Now, the finish is coming out a little stronger at this point. It's very long, dry, and consists of a mild spice. So far, this cigar is very rich... very enjoyable.
3/3's to the end stays relatively the same. The sweet wood flavor is still there, and spice on the finish mellows out, leaving you with a nice mix of flavors on the palate. Rich flavors, a dead even burn, perfect draw, and nice smoke output makes it an extremely easy cigar to recommend.
Stogie Rite score: 98
Cuban Rounds Taste of Havana Churchill
The Cuban Rounds Taste of Havana Churchill measures 7x48 with a oily, sandpaper wrapper that has a very natural earth aroma to it. The story behind these cigars is odd. I'm not sure what the accurate story is because there are so many rumors about them out there.
This comes from Tobacco General: "Made from the exact same tobacco, filler, binder, and wrapper as many other much higher priced cigars, the quality is supurb. What makes it so much cheaper? The answer is simple; higher priced cigars come with the expectation that every cigar is identically colored inside and out. WIth these, the coloring may be off. This however, despite popular belief, does nothing to the flavor and pull of the cigar. It is in no way less satisfying than its pricey sibilings."
Whatever the story may be, these Cuban Rounds are very inexpensive, just around $1.50 per stick. So, let's get it lit up.
When you get the cigar lit up, you get a very creamy, oily coffee flavor with some black pepper mixed in on the finish. Through the 1/3, the burn is dead even, you get a perfect draw, and nice smoke output. Through the 1/3 point, and the cigar is already worth the price.
The 2/3's point brings a different flavor. The creamy rich flavors die away, and you get a very basic sweet tobacco flavor. The finish becomes a little shorter, but with the same black pepper flavor on it. The burn has become more uneven, though not to the point where I have to touch it up, the draw is still nice and snug, and the smoke output is still great.
3/3's to the end doesn't bring many more changes. The basic tobacco flavor stays there for the remainder of the smoke. However, there is a little spice on the tongue that comes into play at the end. A nice touch to end the smoke. One thing that is common with these cigars, is the binders are weak so the tobacco tends to fall out at the end. I avoided that by punching the cigar, instead of cutting it... had no problems whatsoever.
Stogie Rite score: 92
This comes from Tobacco General: "Made from the exact same tobacco, filler, binder, and wrapper as many other much higher priced cigars, the quality is supurb. What makes it so much cheaper? The answer is simple; higher priced cigars come with the expectation that every cigar is identically colored inside and out. WIth these, the coloring may be off. This however, despite popular belief, does nothing to the flavor and pull of the cigar. It is in no way less satisfying than its pricey sibilings."
Whatever the story may be, these Cuban Rounds are very inexpensive, just around $1.50 per stick. So, let's get it lit up.
When you get the cigar lit up, you get a very creamy, oily coffee flavor with some black pepper mixed in on the finish. Through the 1/3, the burn is dead even, you get a perfect draw, and nice smoke output. Through the 1/3 point, and the cigar is already worth the price.
The 2/3's point brings a different flavor. The creamy rich flavors die away, and you get a very basic sweet tobacco flavor. The finish becomes a little shorter, but with the same black pepper flavor on it. The burn has become more uneven, though not to the point where I have to touch it up, the draw is still nice and snug, and the smoke output is still great.
3/3's to the end doesn't bring many more changes. The basic tobacco flavor stays there for the remainder of the smoke. However, there is a little spice on the tongue that comes into play at the end. A nice touch to end the smoke. One thing that is common with these cigars, is the binders are weak so the tobacco tends to fall out at the end. I avoided that by punching the cigar, instead of cutting it... had no problems whatsoever.
Stogie Rite score: 92
Foundry Wells
The Foundry Wells measures 6x50 with a nice dark brown, oily wrapper. The cigar features mixed binders and fillers, and a wrapper with a deep, sweet earth aroma. If you're wondering about the name, this cigar is named after H.G. Wells. Their other cigars are named after those involved in the Steampunk Movement: Ada Lovelace, Bryan Talbot, and Sir George Cayley. Ok, let's get this Wells lit up and start reviewing.
When you get the cigar lit up, you get a light rush of tobacco flavors. The finish is a long, deep bitter flavor, with no spice. The finish has more flavors than what you get after you take a puff. The cigar is constructed nicely. It has an even burn, a nice draw, and good smoke output.
The 2/3's point brings a little more to the flavors. Now I'm starting to get a light earth, wood flavor with a still heavy, oily finish. The cigar is medium to full strength. The stick still has a nice draw, good smoke output, but the burn is starting to get uneven at this point, nothing too severe.
3/3's to the end doesn't bring many more changes. The flavors are staying the same as the 2/3's point, and the finish is getting less heavy. This cigar is the type that has more strength than flavor. Most people are looking for more flavor than strength, and if you're one of those people, I wouldn't recommend this one.
Stogie Rite score: 88
When you get the cigar lit up, you get a light rush of tobacco flavors. The finish is a long, deep bitter flavor, with no spice. The finish has more flavors than what you get after you take a puff. The cigar is constructed nicely. It has an even burn, a nice draw, and good smoke output.
The 2/3's point brings a little more to the flavors. Now I'm starting to get a light earth, wood flavor with a still heavy, oily finish. The cigar is medium to full strength. The stick still has a nice draw, good smoke output, but the burn is starting to get uneven at this point, nothing too severe.
3/3's to the end doesn't bring many more changes. The flavors are staying the same as the 2/3's point, and the finish is getting less heavy. This cigar is the type that has more strength than flavor. Most people are looking for more flavor than strength, and if you're one of those people, I wouldn't recommend this one.
Stogie Rite score: 88
La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet #4
The La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet #4 measures 6.25x54 with a nice sweet, wood/chocolate aroma on the Cameroon wrapper. The cigar features a Dominican and Nicaraguan filler and a natural, shade-grown wrapper color. Cameroon is one of my favorite wrapper leaves usually providing a sweet spicy flavor. Let's get it lit up and start reviewing.
When you get the cigar lit up, you get a very rich, creamy earth flavor with a long spicy, tobacco flavored finish. The spice isn't too harsh, it lingers on the tongue. No flaws with the construction. So far a nice even burn, a perfect draw, and great smoke output.
The 2/3's point brings new flavors to the palate. A nut flavor has come in, and has pushed the creamy earth back to the finish. There is still a spice there but it's much more mild than before. The ash on this cigar is incredibly strong. I didn't try it, but I'm convinced it would stay intact for most of the smoke. Still has a nice even burn, great draw, and nice smoke output.
3/3's to the end brings black pepper notes. The nut flavors have mellowed out, and the spice has migrated to the back of the throat. A very good cigar that I will buy again. Featuring very even burn, great draw, and tremendous smoke output, this cigar is easy to recommend.
Stogie Rite score: 98
When you get the cigar lit up, you get a very rich, creamy earth flavor with a long spicy, tobacco flavored finish. The spice isn't too harsh, it lingers on the tongue. No flaws with the construction. So far a nice even burn, a perfect draw, and great smoke output.
The 2/3's point brings new flavors to the palate. A nut flavor has come in, and has pushed the creamy earth back to the finish. There is still a spice there but it's much more mild than before. The ash on this cigar is incredibly strong. I didn't try it, but I'm convinced it would stay intact for most of the smoke. Still has a nice even burn, great draw, and nice smoke output.
3/3's to the end brings black pepper notes. The nut flavors have mellowed out, and the spice has migrated to the back of the throat. A very good cigar that I will buy again. Featuring very even burn, great draw, and tremendous smoke output, this cigar is easy to recommend.
Stogie Rite score: 98
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