Cigar Reviews
Monthly Recap – July & August – Jeremy Hensley Edition
At the start of 2014, I began tracking each and every cigar I have smoked. Well, I may have missed one or two. Based on discussions I’ve seen on Twitter and questions on this site and others, I decided to compile some information that I thought you might find interesting.
July & August 2015 Recap
| July | August | |
| Number of Cigars Smoked | 28 | 30 |
| Of those smoked: | ||
| Purchased | 18 or 64% | 16 or 53% |
| Gifted | 3 or 11% | 8 or 27% |
| Samples Provided | 7 or 25% | 6 or 20% |
| Of those purchased: | ||
| Brick & Mortar | 0 or 0% | 2 or 13% |
| Online | 18 or 100% | 14 or 87% |
Most Memorable Cigars Smoked
- E.P. Carrillo – Short Run 2015
- Arturo Fuente – Casa Fuente
- Crowned Heads – The Angel’s Anvil 2015
- Illusione – Sin Cinta, Fox Cigar Bar Exclusive
Giveaway
To show our appreciation to all of our Casas Fumando readers and friends, we have partnered up with Famous Smoke Shop for a 6 cigar sampler and humidor jar giveaway! Enter HERE.
July and August Cigar Reviews
Review Highlights
Jeremy’s Reviews
Selected Tobacco – Atabey
From the packaging to the experience itself, the Selected Tobacco Atabey is attractive, unique, and intriguing. Each third brought forth distinct flavors, while not losing site of its identity. The cigar centered around the earthy/diesel-like flavor, with transitions in more of subtle, background notes.
Perdomo Cigars – Double Aged 12 Year Vintage
Deep, satisfying, and rich flavors are showcased throughout the cigar, while easily noticeable change-ups are experienced in each third and sometime multiple times in each third. A satisfying amount of velvety smooth smoke poured out with each draw.
Oliva Cigar Co. – Serie G Belicoso
The Oliva Serie G is a great cigar when you desire a medium-bodied, medium-flavor smoke that delivers that Nicaraguan zing! Next time I visit a Serie G, I think I will reach for a parejo shaped cigar in hopes that it cuts down on the charred notes that I experienced in the final third.
Tony’s Reviews
The flavors are bold, tasty, and complex yet still the Escurio keeps it’s Davidoff character. There is just something in every Davidoff cigar that carries this great mossy flavor. I know, that sounds like a turn off, but it really isn’t and I’ve learned to appreciate it each time I light one up.
Crowned Heads – The Angel Anvil’s 2014
The Crowned Heads Angel’s Anvil 2014 was a solid cigar. The flavor profile was great, although a bit mild for my likes. The burn experience was spot-on and each cigar I smoked was very consistent. I personally liked the 2015 more as I usually gravitate towards bolder, more full bodied cigars.
L’Atelier has made some great blends in the past, but they have outdone themselves with the La Mission which has quickly become my favorite release by them to date. The cigar is bold, complex, and just all around enjoyable at a damn good price.
Quesada – Oktoberfest 2015 Double Bock Nicaraguan
Let’s just say it’s still early in the cigar year and I can already tell my “Best of 2015” list is going to be a tough one. The Quesada Oktoberfest Double Bock will be fighting for a spot, that’s for sure. The departure from the Dominican Republic was a success with the Double Bock blend. The cigar was complex, yet relaxed and made for a full body experience without being too overpowering. The price is perfect for the cigar and in my opinion, may even be less than I’d expect to pay for it.
Guest Reviews by Jeff Oda
Quesada Selección España H-Town Lancero
I know the first two that I smoked were way up there in terms of enjoyment for me, with good transitions, flavors, and smoothness, as well as solid construction, all at a fair price. I did have to touch it up a few times and re-light it once, but those corrections were minor and didn’t affect the quality of the smoking experience, and it burned through that one goofy vein without any problems.
I found the Punch Sucker Punch to be a pretty solid medium bodied smoke, and one that will provide a viable alternative to smokers who want a little more of an edge to the traditional Connecticut wrapped, mild cigar. Contrary to its marketing, it is not, in my opinion, an ass kicking strong smoke, but it does carry some slap to it. I would have liked a little more of the sweetness that a Connecticut stick usually provides and was a little surprised that the Cameroon binder did not for the most part provide that, but I still enjoyed it, and the price is certainly rather easy to take, especially since it can frequently be found on sale at Famous Smoke and on Cigar Monster at substantially lower prices.
0 comments