Cigar Digest 2018/2019

That's a really good deal! They just shipped my backorder today. Also, you know my situation, I would buy that if I needed it, in a heartbeat. You're getting the cigars for free at that price, or vice versa.

 

Although I still hold a soft spot for flavorful, sweet and savory cigars, these are four of my favorite medium to full bodied smokes. Spicy, peppery on the back end, bold and yet smooth cigars with plenty of flavor. Each of these are unique in different ways, and they are all very well made and come highly praised by many aficionados. Definitely more for the seasoned smoker and those who enjoy full flavor complexity with strength. With some age, a few of these may tone down in subtle ways, but more or less they will retain key attributes and depending upon your storage, a little increase in other aspects may be attained. All of these have been fulfilling right out of the box or with less than 6 months age in the humidor/coolidor.

My Father "Don Pepin" Cuban Classic
Oliva 'V' Melanio
Man 'O War "Little Devil"
My Father "La Galera"

rating at 5 stars for all of these. Shop around for the best prices, sometimes deals in 5 packs may appear and you could pay as little as $4 per stick, with retail prices usually not exceeding $10 on average.

 

La Gloria Cubana


Affordable, excellent flavor, great for every day smoking on any occasion.

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Also check out the "Serie R" by La Gloria Cubana if you get the chance.

 

My cigar journal for 2018 has been completed and I am starting a new journal. This is mainly for my personal account, but I decided to share this for those who may be interested. It's not too comprehensive, and it is a first 'edition', so to speak. I ranked my favorite 10 and use a personal rating for each cigar. I am attaching it here if you would like to download it in .pdf format. You can pick up the free .PDF reader here if you need it.

 

Charter Oak
(petite corona Connecticut)

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Usually sold out at many places, keep your eyes peeled for these little gems! Flavors of cashew nuts, floral notes, a creamy smoke, and smooth pepper on the back end, with an unfinished foot to the cigar makes it rather impressive. I have only ever smoked the Connecticut, which I found to be perfect. The only drawback is they are sometimes tough to find.

 

Great Cigars, Mostly Boutiques - Personal favorites - (usually not budget cigars by any means)
BLK WKS "Sindustry" - (great in lancero, very good robusto)
Oliva 'V' Melanio - Excellent in any size (vitola)
1502 XO - Amazing cigar when you can find them.
Arturo Fuente "Anejo" - One of the best cigars ever conceived.
Crowned Heads Four Kicks maduro - fantastic cigar every time.
Arturo Fuente Opus X Lost City - Yes, it's quite awesome.
My father Le Bijou 1922 - Amazing cigar, smaller vitola is best for me.
DTT Umbagog - The "budget stick" from Saka. Incredible.
Flores Y Rodriguez Tamboril Connecticut Valley Reserve maduro - Great cigar.
Warped, Guardian of the farm - Very good cigar.
BLTC Bishop's Blend - Very good cigar.
Viaje MOAB/FOAB - Pretty much incredible if you like peppery goodness.
DTT Mi Querida - Another Saka masterpiece.
Warped Serie gran Reserva 1988 - Awesome cigar, all the way.
Drew Estate Herrera Esteli Nicaragua - Awesome!
Arturo Fuente Opus X Destino al Siglo - Perfection all the way and it doesn't get any better.
La Aurora ADN Dominicano - Just about the same as a morphine drip, hard to find more.
Arturo Fuente Opus X - Legendary perfection.
BLK WKS Studio S&R - Latest release (2018-2019) Absolutely incredible cigar, especially in lancero!
FCC Charter Oak maduro - I finally smoked some of these as I had only had the Conn before. Awesome!!!
Casa Fernandez Aganorsa - Not bad, I have to say it's damn good.
FCC and AJ Fernandez The Tabernacle - Great cigar.
Regius Black Label - Get you some!
Kristoff Ligero maduro and a limited lancero - Awesome!
BLTC Last Rites - What a ride!!!
Diamond Crown Black Diamond - Pure decadence.
Padron 1964 maduro Anniversary - It's great!
Padron 1926 Natural - My favorite out of the Padron lineup.
Illusione Ultra - Fantastic cigar.
BLTC Morphine (lancero) - Awesome! One of the best on their list.
DTT Sin Compromiso (lancero-ish 7.00x44) One of the best cigars I've smoked this year. Great stick!