The Liga Undercrown Gran Toro, by Drew Estate Cigars, measures 6x52 with a smooth San Andres wrapper. This Nicaraguan grown cigar is one of Drew Estate's more popular sticks. This isn't my first Undercrown stick, but it's the first review I'm going to write about it. It's really hard to just have one of these cigars.
1/3 - When you get the cigar lit up, you get a plethora of flavors. Right off the bat, you get a pepper, cocoa, and creamy leather flavors - no spice so far. On the finish, you get a nice basic tobacco flavor. The construction is great so far. I'm getting a dead even burn, a very cooperative draw, and a ton of smoke output. This cigar smokes like a chimney even without puffing.
2/3 - The leather flavor is really becoming prominent at this point in the cigar. You still get some of the cocoa/pepper notes, but mainly leather. The finish has become much more sweet, with a touch of spice. At this point, the construction has stayed perfectly consistent.
3/3 - When you get to this point, the cigar becomes more bold. The flavors do not change from where they were at the 2/3 point. However, the finish loses the little spice it had, and finishes on a sweet note. This cigar is very enjoyable, and affordable. Another great cigar from Drew Estate.
Montecristo Relentless
The Montecristo Relentless is overall a great looking cigar. Not only does it look good, but it feels great in your hand. This cigar, from the Dominican, features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Mexican San Andres binder, and Nicaraguan and Brazilian Mata Fina filler. Just by reading that alone, you know a lot has been put into the making of this stick. The size I'm reviewing is the Toro (6 x 54).
1/3 When you first get this cigar lit up, the first thing I taste is almond. On the finish you get a mix of black pepper and cocoa. A decent flavor combination to kick of the smoke. As far as construction goes, you see an even burn accompanied by a nice, easy draw and a decent amount of smoke output.
2/3 The transition from the 1/3 to now brings a stronger flavor combination. Instead of the almond/cocoa/pepper mix, I'm picking up some notes of leather/toast with a sweet oak on the finish. A good flavor profile so far. The burn isn't as even as it was at the start, but it's still bearable. The draw has become a little easier along with the smoke output becoming a little heavier.
3/3 Coming to the end of the cigar, it stays pretty consistent with the 2/3 point of the stick. You get the hints of leather and toast with a sweet finish. It's a very enjoyable stick, which is what you come to expect from Montecristo cigars. If you haven't had a chance to pick it up, go for it.
1/3 When you first get this cigar lit up, the first thing I taste is almond. On the finish you get a mix of black pepper and cocoa. A decent flavor combination to kick of the smoke. As far as construction goes, you see an even burn accompanied by a nice, easy draw and a decent amount of smoke output.
2/3 The transition from the 1/3 to now brings a stronger flavor combination. Instead of the almond/cocoa/pepper mix, I'm picking up some notes of leather/toast with a sweet oak on the finish. A good flavor profile so far. The burn isn't as even as it was at the start, but it's still bearable. The draw has become a little easier along with the smoke output becoming a little heavier.
3/3 Coming to the end of the cigar, it stays pretty consistent with the 2/3 point of the stick. You get the hints of leather and toast with a sweet finish. It's a very enjoyable stick, which is what you come to expect from Montecristo cigars. If you haven't had a chance to pick it up, go for it.
Asylum Premium 6 x 66
A creation from Christian Eiroa comes the Asylum Premium 6 x 66. By the way, if you haven't tried the Eiroa by Christian Eiroa, I suggest you get on that soon... you're missing out. I hope to review that cigar for you guys at some point. But I digress - the Asylum Premium 6 x 66 comes at us with a maduro wrapper from Nicaragua along with a binder and fillers from Nica (a Nicaraguan Puro).
1/3 - This cigar is a beast. Measuring 6 x 66 (thus the name), featuring a beautiful, oily maduro wrapper. As soon as you light up, you get sweet notes of chocolate blended with a leathery finish. With this cigar, you get a nice even burn, an exceptional draw, and a lot of thick smoke.
2/3 - Transitioning into the 2/3 portion of this cigar, I'm starting to pick up a change of flavor. Hints of soil are starting to blend in with the chocolate flavor you get at the beginning of the smoke. On the finish, you have earthy notes and some pepper. You really realize the richness of this cigar when you get to this point.
3/3 - Coming to the end of this cigar, the notes of chocolate are making a comeback. Accompanied by a peppery finish, we come to the end of the stick. The Asylum Premium 6 x 66 has a kick-ass flavor profile as well as great construction. Great cigar for a great price.
1/3 - This cigar is a beast. Measuring 6 x 66 (thus the name), featuring a beautiful, oily maduro wrapper. As soon as you light up, you get sweet notes of chocolate blended with a leathery finish. With this cigar, you get a nice even burn, an exceptional draw, and a lot of thick smoke.
2/3 - Transitioning into the 2/3 portion of this cigar, I'm starting to pick up a change of flavor. Hints of soil are starting to blend in with the chocolate flavor you get at the beginning of the smoke. On the finish, you have earthy notes and some pepper. You really realize the richness of this cigar when you get to this point.
3/3 - Coming to the end of this cigar, the notes of chocolate are making a comeback. Accompanied by a peppery finish, we come to the end of the stick. The Asylum Premium 6 x 66 has a kick-ass flavor profile as well as great construction. Great cigar for a great price.
H. Upmann The Banker
In 1844, Herman and Carl Upmann traveled to Cuba to create a cigar that they could give to their important clients. Now, here we are in 2014, and this cigar has been recreated and released. This classic looking cigar from H. Upmann comes to you with a beautiful, shiny Ecuadorian Habano wrapper surrounding fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican. It has everything you need for a great cigar, now let's get this beauty lit up.
1/3 - The first few puffs you take of this cigar bring you an incredibly rich peppery flavor with a spicy almond finish. It's not an overwhelming spice, but overall, it is pretty strong. After you really get into it, the flavor already starts to change from the pepper to notes of creamy chocolate. The finish stays consistent through this section of the stick with the spicy almond flavors.
2/3 - About halfway through the cigar, we get yet another flavor change. Transitioning from notes of creamy chocolate to a coffee flavor with a spicy/toasty nut on the finish. The construction is flawless through this point of the cigar. You get a dead even burn, very easy draw, and good amounts of smoke.
3/3 - Alright, we're coming up on the end of the stick, unfortunately. The cigar ends with a nice, smooth nutty flavor combined with notes of leather, chocolate, and coffee on the finish. A nice way to end a phenomenal cigar from a phenomenal cigar company. I don't usually buy boxes of cigars, but this cigar is too good not to. If you haven't had one, pick one up here.
1/3 - The first few puffs you take of this cigar bring you an incredibly rich peppery flavor with a spicy almond finish. It's not an overwhelming spice, but overall, it is pretty strong. After you really get into it, the flavor already starts to change from the pepper to notes of creamy chocolate. The finish stays consistent through this section of the stick with the spicy almond flavors.
2/3 - About halfway through the cigar, we get yet another flavor change. Transitioning from notes of creamy chocolate to a coffee flavor with a spicy/toasty nut on the finish. The construction is flawless through this point of the cigar. You get a dead even burn, very easy draw, and good amounts of smoke.
3/3 - Alright, we're coming up on the end of the stick, unfortunately. The cigar ends with a nice, smooth nutty flavor combined with notes of leather, chocolate, and coffee on the finish. A nice way to end a phenomenal cigar from a phenomenal cigar company. I don't usually buy boxes of cigars, but this cigar is too good not to. If you haven't had one, pick one up here.
Rocky Patel Supter Ligero
If you've read any of my reviews on this website, then you know that I'm not one to go and promote Rocky Patel. It's nothing personal against Rocky, I've just never had a Rocky Patel cigar to go crazy about. Anyways, I was sent his new Super Ligero to smoke and review. This cigar, featuring a Habano wrapper and fillers from Nicaragua and Costa Rica, is like no other Rocky Patel available. Here's the inside scoop:
1/3 - When you get this cigar lit up, you get a very woody flavor right off the bat. The finish brings a smooth chocolate flavor with some spice that lingers in the back of your throat and on your lips. So far through the 1/3 of this cigar, the construction is stellar. You have a very cooperative draw, a dead even burn, and a lot of smoke output.
2/3 - Now that we're breaking away from the first part of the cigar, it's beginning to get sweeter. Not in a swisher sweet way, but more of a cinnamon kind of sweet. Blending with the cinnamon, is a nice oaky/earthy note. The spice on the finish has vanished, leaving us with notes of earth, chocolate, and a little pepper.
3/3 - Coming up on the end of this Rocky Patel. Very enjoyable thus far. The initial flavor has not changed much, but I can't say the same about the finish. On the finish we have a very musky pepper flavor. Blends beautifully with the woody/cinnamon notes. A great cigar - I recommend picking it up if you can.
Purchase this cigar here! - http://www.famous-smoke.com/brand/rocky+patel+super+ligero+cigars
Ashton Symmetry - Coming Soon
"Four years in the making, Ashton Symmetry is the first new cigar launched under the Ashton brand name in nearly a decade! Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, Ashton Symmetry is blended by legendary cigar-maker, Carlito Fuente. Beautiful Habano wrappers grown in the cloud-covered fields of Ecuador accompany a bold, yet balanced blend of proprietary aged tobaccos. This exclusive blend features Dominican tobaccos from Chateau de la Fuente and Villa Gonzalez, as well as some rare leaves from the Fuente family's Un Buen Vecino farm, located in Esteli, Nicaragua. Medium to full-bodied, Ashton Symmetry offers a wonderful creamy richness garnished with notes of spice, oak and toasted nuts. Available in 5 sizes, shipping is lated to begin this fall."- released from Ashton on Instagram.
The Big Payback Hueso
Nicaraguan tobacco, an affordable price, and created by Room101. Can you ask for something better than that? The Payback that I'm smoking/reviewing is the Hueso. The Hueso measures 6x60. Like I mentioned everything about this cigar is Nicaraguan, but I wanted to point out how smooth and oily the wrapper is. This cigar has a great feel to it, not to mention a big ring gauge (Room101's first line with 70 gauge).
Flavor Profile
-1/3 of the cigar offers a sharp black pepper flavor with a very light cedar on the finish
-2/3 of the cigar brings a very noticeable change. Now you get more of a chocolate/soil flavor now with a mild spice on the finish.
-3/3 point stays consistent with the chocolate, but the notes of soil are pushed back to the finish.
Performance/Construction
The Big Payback does exactly what you'd expect from Room101. A great draw that puts out a lot of thick, creamy smoke. The burn is almost dead even throughout a majority of the cigar. This cigar brings a tight pack with visible seams and a few veins. Smoking this is definitely an experience you don't want to miss out on.
Flavor Profile
-1/3 of the cigar offers a sharp black pepper flavor with a very light cedar on the finish
-2/3 of the cigar brings a very noticeable change. Now you get more of a chocolate/soil flavor now with a mild spice on the finish.
-3/3 point stays consistent with the chocolate, but the notes of soil are pushed back to the finish.
Performance/Construction
The Big Payback does exactly what you'd expect from Room101. A great draw that puts out a lot of thick, creamy smoke. The burn is almost dead even throughout a majority of the cigar. This cigar brings a tight pack with visible seams and a few veins. Smoking this is definitely an experience you don't want to miss out on.
The Big Payback is going to catch the eye of all cigar smokers. When you see the price along with the Room101 name, you're sold. You know Matt Booth isn't going to get cheap on you because of the amazing quality of everything else he offers. And he didn't. One of the best Nicaraguan sticks I've had. Give it a try.
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