Cigar Tasting

Macanudo Inspirado Year of the Rabbit Limited edition   Made in the Dominican Republic Wrapper: Connecticut Binder: Mexico Filler: Mexico, Dominican Republic 152 mm x 50 (19.84 mm) Grand robusto €18.50 (price in France at January 1, 2023) A slightly dry claro wrapper. Papier mâché and vegetal notes in the cold draw. Lights up to touches of smoked wood. Very mild to

Sold in boxes of 20, and adorned with a beautiful band that pays tributes to its homeland’s rich volcanic soil, this Rothschild garnered our praise for its very attractive price, which is a distinct advantage in this time of widespread price increases. By Gabriel Valentin Balmoral is trying its hand at puros, and for the first time, this new “Nicaragua”

Mild and aromatic, this limited edition draped in a stunning Brazilian claro wrapper is the perfect summer smoke. And what’s more, the price is very attractive.   Technical sheet Macanudo Brazilian Shade Toro Limited edition Made in the Dominican Republic Wrapper: Brazil Binder: Mexico Filler: Brazil, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic 165 mm x 52 (20.64 mm) Grand robusto €12 The ADC’s

The 2020 regional edition for France will be available this summer, announces Coprova, Cuban cigars exclusive distributor for France. Unveiled in preview during the 26th Nuit de L’Amateur de Cigare last November, the El Rey del Mundo L’Epoque is the second 2020 regional edition for the French market, after the Quai d’Orsay Clemenceau, which is available since October. Like the

No, you’re not dreaming – we’ve gone and done it. A big hit with the tasting panel, our Headline Cigar for this edition is a Don Tomás! With consistently average (although perfectly respectable) scores and attractive prices, Don Tomás makes honest, full-bodied, cigars that are unassuming but well-made and affordable. They are regularly among the bestselling hand-rolled cigars in France,

These cigars, which were launched in French tobacconists without great fanfare a few months ago, were the subject of a drawn-out legal battle in the 1990s. “Silencio” is the name STG chose for its “Cohiba” cigars rolled by General Cigar in the Dominican Republic and sold outside of the USA. Although the American Supreme Court ultimately rejected the Cuban appeals

“Slow smoking” only has upsides and doesn’t require any specific technical skills.   Alban Cordier, member of ADC’s tasting committee   I started writing this article as I lit up a Partagás Shorts; I keep my 50-cigar cedarwood box in the open air in a cool place (I smoke “dry”). It is 10 AM, and I want to share the

  CAO Bones Blind Hughie Made in Nicaragua Wrapper, binder: Connecticut Filler: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua 152 mm × 54 (21.43 mm) Grand robusto €9   Appearance: A veined maduro wrapper Cold draw: Chocolate, hazelnut, vanilla. Loose draw. Smoking experience: First third: Quick out of the blocks with woody and chocolatey aromas and a delicious hint of vanilla. The smoke is very

This cheap robusto has been awarded 4 rings (out of 5) in the 2021 Cigaroscope. Toasty-roasted, silky-soft first puff. The cigar releases some bitter notes, then opens into a vegetal perfume of fall leaves and fragrant wood. Mild flavour overall. Excellent draw. Very regular burn. The vitola provides a smooth experience with no surges. The light-coloured smoke is abundant and

500 cigars reviewed (Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic) by L’Amateur de cigare’s tasting committee. Here is the prize list of the 2021 Cigaroscope, available in French newsstands and in our online shop.   Cigar of the year : Davidoff Winston Churchill The Aristocrat Newcomer of the year : Corrida Nicaragua Robusto + Brand of the year : Joya de

Macanudo Inspirado Green Robusto Made in the Dominican Republic Wrapper: Brazil Binder: Indonesia Filler: Nicaragua, Colombia Robusto (127 mm × 52 [20.64 mm]) €6,80 (price in France on March 1, 2021)     A cigar that is visually appetizing, well-proportioned, and supple to the touch; nice and compact. A glossy chocolate wrapper that is soft to the touch. The cold

CAO Pilón Robusto Made in Nicaragua Wrapper: Ecuador Binder, filler: Nicaragua Robusto 127 mm × 50 (21 mm) After showing off some nice woody, almost resinous notes in the cold draw, this Robusto starts off elegant ; not overly powerful, with roasted (nutty and toasted) notes underpinned by meaty smoke. Earthy, chocolatey touches give the first third a nice complexity.

Made in Nicaragua Wrapper: Brazil Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Colombia 152 mm x 52 ( 20.64 mm) Grand robusto Price: €13.70   Appearance: Like every cigar in the CAO Amazon range, the Orellana is fitted with a very original twine band made of rolled tobacco. Its maduro wrapper is oily and silky to the touch. A very visually

DON TOMÁS NICARAGUA Rothschild Wrapper: Nicaragua Binder: Brazil Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua Robusto 114 mm × 50 (19.84 mm) €3.90 Draped in a silky wrapper, this robusto is a worthy representative of the Nicaraguan terroir. Starts out fairly dry; woody and peppery notes with thick clouds of smoke. Becomes smoother as you smoke through, before roasted and vegetal notes appear,

Made in the Dominican Republic Wrapper: Brazil Binder: Dominican Republic Filler: Brazil, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic 159 mm × 52 (20.57 mm) Figurado: €12.60   Appearance: An attractive, smooth, and uniform maduro wrapper. Supple to the touch.   Cold draw: Autumnal hints, with lichen and leather. Good draw.   Smoking experience: First third: The first few puffs are elegant and engaging.

The family’s latest addition, the Inspirado Red was launched in the USA in 2018, to mark Macanudo’s 50th anniversary celebrations. It’s the strongest Inspirado line. Aside from the wrapper – grown in Ecuador – all the tobacco comes from Nicaragua, and the cigars are rolled in STG’s Estelí factory, in Nicaragua. The secret of this blend is in the wrapper

Balmoral Royal Selection Reserva Perla A gentle start. This “pearl” first serves up hazelnut, chocolate, and a little leather in very pleasant and mild smoke. Only very slightly more body in the second third. The flavours settle in to mild roasted notes. Notes of leather make an appearance alongside touches of black pepper. The draw and burn are perfect. The finish

CAO Pilón Robusto Wrapper: Ecuador Binder, filler: Nicaragua Robusto 127 mm × 52 (21 mm) After showing off some nice woody, almost resinous notes in the cold draw, this Robusto starts off elegant; not overly powerful, with roasted, nutty and toasted notes and meaty smoke. Earthy, chocolatey touches give the first third a nice complexity. The second third opens up to