The Stogie Guys

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

This petit corona is only available at the two Davidoff stores in midtown New York City. The un-banded smoke has a rustic-looking Ecuadorian sungrown wrapper that surrounds a Dominican olor binder and filler from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. The smoke starts off medium-bodied and nutty, but it soon ramps up into a more full-bodied smoke, complete with roast coffee, cedar, and subtle black pepper flavors. Construction is excellent, with a wide black line leading an even burn and a sturdy salt-and-pepper ash.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick S

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Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

I’ve always enjoyed the original San Cristobal line and this  six inch by 50 toro is no exception. The inviting Nicaraguan puro features a shiny corojo wrapper. It features roasted flavor without the characteristic Pepin bite. Medium- to full-bodied with leather, coffee and rich earth, it’s a well balanced cigar. All that combined with flawless construction from start to finish is why I continue to be a fan of San Cristobal.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

I was pleased to find a stash of Coronado Toros (6 x 52) at my local tobacconist for $6.50 apiece. That’s a fair price for a habano sungrown-wrapped cigar that offers above average construction and complex flavors of toffee, warm tobacco, and coffee beans. After the smooth two-hour smoke, I found myself wondering why I don’t light these up more often.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick A

photo credit: Stogie Guys