Cigar Ratings Index

LEGEND:

Scraps off the warehouse floor

Better than a kick in the teeth

Worth a try

Very Good to Excellent

Outstanding

Classic

Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale
Avo Uvezian No. 9
Baccarat Petit Corona
Baccarat Louchadores
Bauza Toro
Camacho Cazadore
Canaria d'Oro Corona
Canonero No.4
Casa Blanca Corona
Casa Blanca Deluxe Maduro
Casa Blanca Presidente
Carlos Torano Double Corona
Carrington VII
Casa de Nicaragua Toro
Cohiba Robusto (Dom. Rep.)
Cuesta Rey 1884
Cuesta Rey No. 95 Maduro
Czar Premium Black
Danneman Espada Brazil
Davidoff Special I
Don Pepe Grand Lonsdale
Don Tomas Rare San Vicente
Don Tomas Toro

Fuente Fuente Opus X
Gispert Churchill
Gispert Toro
H. Upmann Corona
Hoya de Nicaragua No.6
Jose Benito Palma
Jose Marti Maceo
Jose Marti Masaya Figurado
Jose Marti Robusto Extra
Joya de Nicaragua Corona
La Gloria Cubana Glorias Extra
La Gloria Miami No. 1
Las Cabrilas DeSoto Maduro
La Unica 300 Maduro
Macabi Corona Extra
Macanudo Crystal Cafe
Mi Cubano 450
Mi Cubano 650
Montesino Cesar No.1
Montesino Diplomaticos
Montesino No.2
Montesino Napoleon Grande
Onyx 646

Ornelas Robusto
Partagas No.1
Partagas No. 4
Plascencia Robusto
Punch After Dinner
Punch Chateau M
Punch Corona
Punch Double Corona
Punch Pyramids
Punch Robusto
Ramon Allones A
Ramon Allones B
Ramon Allones D
Romeo y Julieta Rothschild
Saint Luis Rey Lonsdale
Santa Clara No.VI
Santa Rosa Toro
Sosa Governor
Te Amo Toro
Torano Carlos VI
Torcedor Toro
V Centennial Cetros

Punch Robusto
Honduras
This one is powerful. Very strong from start to finish. Don't smoke in a small, confined area unless you're fond of smelling like a burning trash heap.
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Joya de Nicaragua Corona
(pronounced hoy-ah)
Nicaragua
Rather non-descript with a papery finish. Mild and smooth with no bitter aftertaste.
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Punch Double Corona
Honduras
A very good smoke. The dark wrapper gives it a distinctive maduro-esque taste and aroma. Mild and smooth.
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Danneman Espada Brazil
Brazil
A German company. The tobacco comes from Brazil. Comes in a sealed black cellophane sleeve. The head has been pre-cut which may contribute to the loose draw and faster burn. Gets hot and harsh at the end, too. Still, while it lasted it was mild and aromatic.
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Montesino Cesar No. 1
Dom. Republic
Mild aroma with a spicy taste. An even draw makes this a very nice smoke. Finished well.
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Las Cabrillas DeSoto Maduro
Honduras
Don't waste your time. Very poorly constructed. A loose draw so it burned fast and was strong and hot. It burned very unevenly and the ash made a flaky mess.
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Hoya de Nicaragua No. 6
(pronounced oh-ha)
Nicaragua
Not to be confused with the Joya de Nicaragua rated earlier. An even draw with an unusual nutty aroma and taste. Smooth and mild. A pretty good smoke.
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Montesino No. 2
Dom. Republic
An even draw and mild taste and aroma make this a very pleasurable smoke.
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Camacho Cazadore
Honduras
This cigar has a very straightforward tobacco taste and a mild aroma. The draw is firm, so it smokes very evenly and slowly.
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Santa Clara No. VI
Mexico
This cigar is poorly constructed. The overall smoke is not bad, but the lasting impression is made by the very strong and bitter finish, a result of the loose draw. The ash had a tendency of flaking and making a mess as well.
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Casa de Nicaragua Toro
Nicaragua
The taste can only be described as earthy. The aroma is nice but the finish is disappointing. A tight draw which makes you fight to keep it burning.
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Punch After Dinner
Honduras
A really nice cigar. Smooth and mild with a toasty bouquet.
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Punch Pyramids
Honduras
It doesn't look good. Appears poorly constructed, thrown together like some Frankenstein stogie. I was very surprised, however. Very fresh with an even draw and a mild taste and toasty aroma. Well worth the couple of skins I paid.
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Casa Blanca Corona
Dom. Republic
Excellent smoke. Mild and smooth. Very well constructed. The draw is even but not too firm.
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Partagas No. 1
Dom. Republic
Very nice. Full bodied, but smooth and aromatic. Well made, as you would expect. An even draw makes this a good pick.
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Torcedor Toro
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A nice taste and mild aroma, but the tight draw spoils it a bit.
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Ramon Allones A
Dom. Republic?
A nice smoke. A somewhat loose draw made it more stout at the finish. Went well, as I recall with a pitcher of beer, NCAA hoops on the tube, and a bourbon and ginger for afters.
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Onyx 646
Dom. Republic
Started out rough but got only slightly better. Never seemed to lose the sharp taste, though. Not for the faint of heart.
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Casa Blanca Deluxe Maduro
Dom. Republic
I really like this cigar. Smooth and creamy as one might expect from a maduro wrapper. Good smoking from start to finish.
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Canonero No. 4
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A loose draw made it burn fast and a little hot at the end. The taste and aroma are mild but the drawback was the messy ash which seemed to flake off everywhere.
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Mi Cubano 450
Dom. Republic?
I was impressed by this little robusto. A nice mild aroma and taste.
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La Gloria Miami No.1
USA
These had been marked down from over 7-dollars so I had to try. A wonderful smoke. Smooth and mild from start to finish with an even draw and rich, creamy aroma. Went back and got five more.
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Mi Cubano 650
Dom. Republic?
Made from 100 percent Cuban seed tobacco. An excellent smoke. Smooth and creamy. Finishes stronger but overall an excellent pick.
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Cuesta Rey 1884
Dom. Republic
A medium bodied cigar with a mild taste and creamy, smooth aroma. An even draw.
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V Centennial Cetros
Honduras
A rather non-descript smoke. No single characteristic stands out. Mild. Smooth. Not as good as the band looks but not a stinky turd, either.
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Carlos Torano Double Corona
?
A firm draw, not too tight. Started and finished equally well. Smooth and mild. Follows microwave pizza pockets nicely.
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Gispert Toro
Honduras?
A very good smoke. Smooth and aromatic. Seemed to get better as it went.
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Davidoff Special I
Dom. Republic
My first Davidoff. A gift for my birthday from Ethan. The most expensive cigar I have ever combusted and it lived up to my expectations. Well crafted in the torpedo shape. It oozes quality and distinction. Smooth and aromatic.
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La Unica 300 Maduro
Dom. Republic
Just wonderful. Ethan calls it his favorite. A very nice cigar. No bitterness with a mild, smooth taste and creamy aroma. Finishes well. One of my favorites as well.
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Torano Carlos VI
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This one is the bomb. A medium-to-full bodied taste with little or no aftertaste. A full, creamy bouquet.
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Gispert Churchill
Honduras?
Excellent. Mild with a hint of vanilla in the bouquet. Good smoke from start to finish.
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Don Tomas Rare San Vicente
Honduras
A toasty aroma with a mild-medium tobacco taste. Finishes somewhat spicy. Follows a McBurger and fries nicely.
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Montesino Napoleon Grande
Dom. Republic
Roughly made with a tight draw. Spicy and earthy on the finish.
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Arturo Fuente Spanish Lonsdale
Dom. Republic
Among the finest I have combusted. Mild and spicy with a creamy bouquet.
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La Gloria Cubana Glorias Extra
Dom. Republic
Ahhh...this fine cigar reeks of quality and distinction. A medium to full bodied taste and exceptional bouquet. Smooth on the lips with a nice oily wrapper and a firm, even draw.
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Jose Benito Palma
Dom. Republic
Full bodied with a woody character to it. Not bad. Not harsh on the palate like I would expect from a cigar with this much body. Nice oily wrapper with an even draw.
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Partagas No. 4
Dom. Republic
The first premium cigar I ever combusted. Smooth and mild with a pleasant, spicy taste.
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Casa Blanca Presidente
Dom. Republic
Purchased to celebrate my mother's re-marriage in June of 1996. A fine stogie with an even draw and a very nice aroma. Plan to smoke a while, though. I have smoked one of these for as much as two hours.
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Ramon Allones 'B'
Dom. Republic?
Despite the very dark wrapper and the slight dryness, this was a very smooth smoke. Fuller bodied, as one might expect from a maduro. A nice cigar.
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Don Tomas Toro
Honduras
Very strong. Leaves a harsh aftertaste. The aroma is nice, but the taste kills.
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Santa Rosa Toro
Dom. Republic?
Not bad. Smooth, rather mild. Non descript. Not outstanding, but not a stinker either.
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Macabi Corona Extra
Dom. Republic?
A pretty good cigar. Smooth. Mild. No aftertaste to speak of.
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Baccarat Petit Corona
Honduras
I really like this cigar and it was my favorite for a long while. Has a sweet taste with a hint of coffee taste and a pleasant aroma. I think I stocked up on these inexpensive gems.
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Baccarat Louchadores
Honduras
Not as good as the Petit Corona, but mild and enjoyable.
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Saint Luis Rey Lonsdale
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Medium to full bodied with a bit of an aftertaste. A stinker.
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H. Upmann Corona
Dom. Republic
A terrific cigar, I must say. Smooth, mild, with a very pleasant aroma. Goes well with Sam Adams Boston Ale.
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Ramon Allones D
Dom. Republic?
Excellent cigar. Smooth with a mild taste and medium bodied, creamy aroma. A very dark, toothy wrapper and a nice white ash. Mild to the end.
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Montesino Diplomaticos
Dom. Republic
Well made with a smooth, oily wrapper. A tight draw with a medium bodied taste and aroma. Spicy at the end.
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Canaria d'Oro Corona
Dom. Republic?
A nice aroma with a bitter, acidic taste. Gets earthy as you reach the finish. One word best describes it -- grassy.
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Punch Chateau M
Honduras
Started off well but became bitter and earthy toward the middle and worsened toward the end. I usually like Punch cigars, but this was a disappointment.
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Don Pepe Grand Lonsdale
Brazil
A nice cigar, similar in character to the Danneman Espada Brazil. A nice aroma. Spicy. Like it, Centurion, like it.
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Romeo y Julieta Rothschild
Dom. Republic?
A very dark wrapper. Toothy and sweet on the lips. Very smooth for a cigar this dark. Full bodied aroma.
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Punch Corona
Honduras
Good stuff. Dark wrapper and the kind of taste and aroma you would expect from a fine maduro. Smooth. Off the top of the box so I tasted it at the height of freshness.
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Czar Premium Black
no idea
If ever a cigar resembled a turd, this one is it. Nasty, nasty, and more nasty. Loose draw and a taste like the Marlboro man's BVDs. Thank God it plugged before I could finish. Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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Cuesta Rey No. 95 Maduro
Dom. Republic
This is worth seven stars. An excellent maduro. Rich and creamy. Off the top of the box, so it was mooshy and fresh. Absolutely superb.
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Te Amo Toro
Mexico
Ahh, the taste of Mexico! Like the sewers of Tijuana. Actually it was better that I expected. Very strong. Not for the faint of heart.
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Macanudo Crystal Cafe
Jamaica
Very nice. Smooth and mild. The aroma is lovely, but it gets a bit hot and harsh at the finish.
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Jose Marti Maceo
Nicaragua
Lit this one up in my favorite cigar shop -- JR Tobacco in Statesville, NC (a shameless plug, I admit) -- and sat in a 1,500 dollar smoking chair and enjoyed it immensely. The aroma is wonderful. An even draw and burn makes this a really good smoke.
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Carrington VII
Dom. Republic
A nice smoke. Mild. Smooth. A bit more full-bodied than I expected, but still a good stogie. Not good enough to explain the higher price.
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Jose Marti Masaya Figurado
Nicaragua
This brand has been the most pleasant discovery yet. Three cigars, three good ones. This one is torpedo shaped. Smooth and mild with an exceptional aroma. A little earthy toward the end but very, very good.
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Avo Uvezian No. 9
Dom. Republic
Mild. Flavorful. Smooth, even draw. Not bad. I expected better though.
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Jose Marti Robusto Extra
Nicaragua
Another winner from the Jose Marti line. Like the others, it is smooth and mild. The taste is sweetish and the aroma is superb.
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Sosa Governor
Dominican Republic
This is supposed to be an excellent cigar. It does have excellent construction, however it has a somewhat harsh leathery taste and a dry, woody finish. The ash burned bright white and evenly. I will give it another try.
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Plascencia Robusto
???
Average with a slight vegetal taste. Plugged about two-thirds of the way through.
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Ornelas Robusto
Mexico
Starts out a bit harsh and mellows. Spice and leather notes. Earthy finish. Burns a little too hot. Smooth, even draw. Good construction but poor wrapper. Nice light ash and even burn.
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Cohiba Robusto
Dom. Rep.
This was my annual expensive cigar gift to my brother -- and I bought one for myself also, of course. Very strong cigar ... powerful. Most powerful cigars have one particular note, such as an earthy or leathery taste which lessens the overall flavor. This cigar's flavors blended very well for an enjoyable, if not over-priced smoke.
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Fuente Fuente Opus X
Dom. Republic
A rare find. I grabbed this one up over a year and a half ago for $14. I had been saving it for a special occasion and my Brother Ethan's wedding seemed the perfect time. The draw is perfect. The skin has a wonderful oily feeling. The burn was even and perfect. My humidor must be working! The aroma is medium bodied, and the finish is smooth as silk. A truly excellent cigar.
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Bauza Toro
Honduras
A very nice cigar. Ethan had recommended the brand and I picked up a half dozen for the guys to smoke at my brother's Bachelor party. Very mild with a super smooth finish. Burned very evenly and had the whitest ash I have ever seen. Can't go wrong with this cigar.
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