Punch - Signature Habano - Torpedo

 

Strength:  full
Origins:  Honduras
Wrapper:  Habano
Shape:  box pressed torpedo
Length:  6.25”
Ring size:  54
Approx. cost:  $10
Bdawg says:  This is a nice spicy cigar.  The wrapper is dark brown, oily and well constructed.  The draw is easy producing a powdery white ash.  The flavor is spicy jalapeño, cedar and a hint of red hots on the finish.  The burn is slow and even. 

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Punch - Signature Broadleaf - Churchill

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Honduras
Wrapper:  Connecticut Broadleaf
Shape:  Box pressed
Length:  7.5”
Ring size:  55
Approx. cost:  $10

Bdawg says:  I am a fan of Punch cigars.  They are consistently very good smokes.    This one does not disappoint.  The wrapper is dark brown and nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing a light gray ash.  The flavor is charcoal, coffee and cedar.  The burn was slow and even.
 

Rocky Patel - Number 6 - Toro

 

Strength:  medium
Origins:  Honduras
Wrapper:  Corojo
Shape: straight
Length:  6.5”
Ring size:  52
Approx. cost:  $10
Bdawg says:  Another winner from Rocky.  The wrapper is light medium brown and very nicely constructed.  The draw is easy producing great clouds of billowy smoke and a powdery light gray ash.  The flavor is smooth, bread, coffee and white pepper.  The burn is medium paced and even. 

***UPDATE 1/12/21***  The corona size of this has been named as CA's #9 cigar of 2021.

Crowned Heads - Las Calaveras 2019 - LC46

 

Strength:  full

Origins:  Nicaragua

Wrapper:  Ecuadorean Habano Oscuro

Shape:  straight

Length:  6”

Ring size:  46

Approx. cost:  $10

Bdawg says:  Since 2014, Crowned Heads has used their annual limited edition Las Calaveras line to pay tribute to those who have passed away in the previous year.  The wrapper is medium dark brown and slightly rustic.  The draw is easy producing a powdery white ash.  The flavor is coffee, black pepper and leather.  The burn was slow and even.  

AVO - Improvisation LE 2020 - Toro

 

Strength:  mild medium

Origins:  Dominican Republic

Wrapper:  Ecuadorean Connecticut Shade

Shape:  straight

Length:  6.5”

Ring size:  50

Approx. cost:  $14

Bdawg says:  The wrapper is golden brown and nicely constructed yet paper thin.  The draw is easy producing a powdery white ash.  The flavor is light sweet cream And toast with a hint of white pepper.  The burn was slow and even.

Old Henry - Pure Breed - Toro

 
Strength:  medium full
Origins:  Nicaragua
Wrapper:  Ecuadorean Sumatra
Shape:  straight
Length:  6"
Ring size:  52
Approx. cost:  $5
Bdawg says:  Old Henry, is Holt’s Cigar's house blend, made by José “Pepín” García and has an "every day" price.  The wrapper is medium dark brown and nicely constricted.  The draw is easy producing plenty of smoke and a powdery light gray ash.  The flavor is smooth, coffee, light cedar and cream.  The burn was slow and even.  Very nice!

Room 101 - Ichiban Connecticut - Toro

 
Strength:  medium
Origins:  Dominican Republic
Wrapper:  Connecticut
Shape:  Straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $2.70
Bdawg says:  The wrapper is very light brown and rustically constructed.  The draw is easy producing a light gray ash.  The flavor is cream, light coffee and cedar.  The burn was slow and even.

Room 101 - Ichiban Maduro - Toro

 
Strength:  full
Origins:  Dominican Republic
Wrapper:  Connecticut Broadleaf
Shape:  Straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $2.70
Bdawg says:  The wrapper is very dark brown, oily and rustic.  The draw is easy producing plenty of smoke and a dark gray ash.  The flavor is dark coffee and cedar.  The burn was slow and even. 

Bahia - Brazil - Toro

 
Strength: full
Origins:  Nicaragua
Wrapper:  Brazilian Maduro
Shape:  straight
Length:  6”
Ring size:  50
Approx. cost:  $2.75
Bdawg says:  This is a very good bargain priced cigar.  The wrapper is dark brown, and rustically constructed.  The draw is easy producing a light gray ash.  The flavor is dark coffee, black pepper and red chili flakes.   The burn is slow and even.

Villiger - San'Doro Colorado - Toro

 

Strength:  medium full

Origins:  Nicaragua

Wrapper:  Ecuadorean Habano

Shape:  straight

Length:  6"

Ring size:  50

Approx. cost:  $8

Bdawg says:  The Churchill version of this cigar was Cigar Aficionado's #15 cigar of 2018  and was Cigar Aficionado's #21 cigar of 2016.  And I really like it.  The wrapper is medium/dark brown, oily and a bit bumpy.  The draw is easy producing a gray ash.  The flavor is coffee and dark sweet rum.  The burn is slow and even.  

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