Simon's Precis Reviews

[Simon-JG-hr]

Okay, rather than clogging up the review forums, I've decided to add some of the reviews I write of less interesting cigars in precis form in one thread.

So, straight off the bat:

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Bucanero Red Torpedo

Thanks to G-man who gifted me this cigar last year. One I'd put aside as a 'yard-work' stogie. It's a short-filler cigar, which isn't something I'd usually plump for, but construction was not all that bad. The flavour was pretty constant (vegetal), with little development. That said, there were a few little cameos from wood, Earl Grey, honey and aniseed...

**Full Review, including pictures!**

Overall Score: 82/100

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Index (there are plenty more on the site):
Alonso Menendez No10 (click)
Bolivar Tubos No3 (click)
Bucanero Red Torpedo (click)
Chinchalero Picadillo (click)
Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos (click)
Cuaba Tradicionales (click)
Juan Lopez Petit Corona (click)
Kristoff Maduro Robusto (click)
La Aurora, Aurora Bristol Especiales (click)
La Aurora, Aurora Rothschild (click)
La Flor de Cano Short Robusto RE (click)
La Gloria Cubana Gloriosos RE (click)
Oliva Serie V Churchill (click)
Partagas Shorts (click)
Por Larranaga Petit Corona (click)
Punch Petit Punch (click)
Rafael Gonzalez Petit Corona (click)
Romeo y Julieta Cedros de Luxe No3 (click)
Romeo y Julieta Duke 2009 EL (click)
Saint Luis Rey Petit Corona (click)
Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro (click)

[Maxi-J]

Great review!

Doesn't sound all that bad for a fairly economical NC, either

[Simon-JG-hr]

Not at all bad - having looked it up elsewhere, and found them to come in at between $1.50 and $3.50, I couldn't believe it. Not the greatest cigar you'll ever try, but bag-for-buck it must be one of the best.

I mean, for a cigar of that size you'd be looking at best part of ?2 just in excise duty over here...

[G-man]

Not the greatest cigar you'll ever try, but bag-for-buck it must be one of the best. Simon, The G-man hunts for stogies that give the most bang for the buck. I'm glad you thought for the price this was worth the $ and you probably couldn't touch that price in the UK . Coming from you this is a true diamond in the rough .

[Simon-JG-hr]

Thanks for the cigar G-man. It was a real surprise. I think what really sealed the deal for me was that I could not actually do my work - I lit up and it took my interest so I just sat down and enjoyed it!

[Simon-JG-hr]

Today it was the turn of a disappointing Cuban...

Rafael Gonzalez Petit Corona

I gave this cigar a try in Cardiff, having realised that I had never tried anything by RG before. The start was not at all bad, and I could see why some people think these are good for aging given the well balanced flavours of wood, dark chocolate and hints of honey (before a more 'straight' tobacco flavour turned up). However, there were some dreadful burn issues, with the cigar going out four times.

**Full review, including a picture...**

Overall Score: 73/100

[Simon-JG-hr]

Here's another one from the mini-herf in Cardiff. What a turn-around from the Rafael Gonzalez...

Cohiba Maduro 5 Secretos

This was a fantastic little smoke. The burn was excellent throughout. Meanwhile the draw was excellent, save for a very minor issue with smoke production. Flavours were wonderful - starting with toffee and almond, leading into creamy coffee and finishing with cocoa/coffee bean. A great little cigar!

**Full review, including a picture!**

Overall Score: 93/100

[Lee Nub]

My go to cigar for early mornings the Secreto. I too sometimes get a slight draw, smoke production problem, but they always taste great

[Simon-JG-hr]

A quick over-view of a cigar which I smoked a short while ago during the Jazz and Blues Festival at the Barbican in Plymouth...

Chinchalero Picadillo

A good value little stick available from CGars (4"x52). A nice little size for a quick post-lunch smoke. Quite a lot of 'green' flavours - grass, and a little earthiness were present throughout. A hit of liquorice offered the high-note (or low-note if, like me, you're not a fan...) Pretty good 45 minutes though.

**Full review, including a picture!**

Overall Score: 84/100

[Simon-JG-hr]

Finally transcribed my review of the VR Don Alejandro from the H&F evening the other week.

Vegas Robaina Don Alejandro

A big cigar - one of few double-coronas which I've smoked so far. At over two-hours it was a nice experience, and really well balanced. Nice and complex, well rounded and with pretty good construction, I enjoyed this a lot. Due to its length its gone into my 'World Cup Selection' (not that I'll be watching...)

**Full review, no pics unfortunately...**

Overall Score: 91/100

[Simon-JG-hr]

A ha! Found a pic on my camera of the Don Alejandro...

[HabanoSy]

Great review as always Simon...

Love the pic of the Alejandro...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[Simon-JG-hr]

Romeo y Julieta Duke (2009 EL)

Well, I let my original impressions be known in the 'What did you smoke today' thread... I was somewhat disappointed by this. On reflection, my disappointment perhaps tainted my original assessment of this cigar. I still don't think that this is a good cigar, on Saturday's showing. However, I have already marked the review for a re-assessment. It may be a devisive review, but if it generates debate.

Tobacco and coffee, giving way to vanilla and salted almonds, finishing with some fudged up leathery mess of a flavour... Dreadful burn, acceptable draw.

**Full Review, including pictures!**

Overall Score: 82/100

[HabanoSy]

You definitely need to give these another go...

IMHO, One of the top smokes for last year...

Cheers, HabanoSy

[monkey66]

You definitely need to give these another go...

IMHO, One of the top smokes for last year...

Cheers, HabanoSy

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