The World According To Stew Cigar Review

Hello it’s been some time since I last posted. Decided today would be a nice day to put my two cents in on the CAO Spark Plug 450. Anyways let’s get to the review shall we.

Cigar Make Up:

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf

Binder: Nicaraguan

Length / Ring: 4 X 50

Strenght: Medium

Price: $6.25

My Observations: This cigar is an awesome dark chocolate beast. The rolling job is superb and I found no imperfections to speak of on my finger touch inspection.

• Overall “A” in the grading department.

Cigar Label: Lime green and silver.

Snip: Straight cut

Pre-Draw: Pepper

Flavors: This cigar seems to have it all from the black pepper to the coffee mocha goodness and rounding it off with a nutty goodness. I true gift that just keeps giving.

Draw: Perfect

Burn Line: a little uneven at times.

Liked It: YES

Recommended It: Totally

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, just wanted to give you a shout out that I’m still among the living. Well the return did not go as planned but being a father of two and watching them grow has gave me little time for reviews. So with that said, I’m hoping to get it off the ground once the nice weather kicks in. Anyways I appreciate the kind words I have received since I went missing. So until we meet again, hopefully in the next month or so, God Bless and enjoy your cigars!

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, today I am reviewing a new cigar from Rocky Patel named “BURN.” I will say up front that I am very excited to get my hands on this stick but unfortunately will be basing my decision on a single stick smoke. Yes, I know, very hard to make that decision on one but it will have to due for the basis of this review. So before I start, a thumbs up to the folks at the Humidor for having it in stock. So with the history behind us, lets get to the review and find out if it passes the “Mighty Stew” test or not.

CIGAR MAKE UP:

WRAPPER:  Ecuadorian Sumatra

BINDER & FILLER: Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan

Length/Ring: 6 X 52

Strength: Medium

Price: Approximately $9.50

My Observations: This is a truly great looking cigar that totally drew my attention to it when I first laid my eyes on it. Unfortunately, once I got it home and removed the plastic from it,  I found a plug-in the wrapper  “Bummer!” Other than that, I found this creature to be a fine specimen that sports an oily deep rich chocolate wrapper surrounded by small non noticeable veins. On my finger touch inspection, I found no soft spots to speak of.

• Over all “B” in the grading department only because of the plug I located.

Cigar Label: Very nice marketing move Rocky!” I say this because the red, gold, and white colors totally go with its name.

Snip: Straight cut.

Pre-Draw: Pleasant peppery taste.

Flavors: The 1st third of this cigar consisted of a peppery taste that was quickly met with a rich syrupy flavor and coffee. The 2nd third continued with these three flavors that basically had me begging for more. Then just then when I thought to myself “Rocky” has another winner on his hands, I detected a gross pungent flavor  that just quickly blew my smoking experience into the toilet. Being a huge Rocky fan my mind quickly said “Say it isn’t so Rocky,” but it was. Moving into the last third the pungent flavor began to fade away but the damage was already done and my decision was already made.

Draw: Perfect

Burn line: Jagged but needed no touch ups.

Liked it: Yes up till the pungent flavor and then “No.”

Recommend it: No but remember it was based on a one cigar review.

Over All

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, long time no see huh? Well, with two children now, I decided to take the month of July off and spend some quality time with them. So with the reason why I have been “MIA” behind us, let’s get down to business shall we. Today I am reviewing the Romeo and Juliet “Reserva Real.” I was gifted this stogie from my big bro “Eddie” so now its time to give him a shout out “Thanks Bro!” So with that said, I am now ready to give you my verdict on if it will pass the mighty “Stew” test or not.

CIGAR MAKE UP:

WRAPPER: Ecuador Connecticut

BINDER & FILLER: Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan, Dominican

Length/Ring: 6 x 60

Strength: Medium

Price: Gifted but costs about $7.00 for stick .

My Observations: This cigar is built well and is very nice to look at. Starting with the wrapper, I found it to be velvety smooth that is oily to the touch. Now add in the small non noticeable veins into the mix and you have an “A” in the looks department.

On my finger touch inspection I found no soft spots or imperfections and now its go time.

• Over all “A” in the grading department

Cigar Label: Red, white, and gold.

Snip: Straight cut.

Pre-Draw: Woodsy.

Flavors: The 1st third of this cigar consisted of wood and small hints of spice.  The 2nd third continued with the woodsy flavor but I didn’t seem to pick up anything else. The last third pretty much stayed the same but in a good way.

Draw: Smooth

Burn line: Jagged.

Liked it: Yes, but I could see getting pretty bored of these quickly

Recommend it: Yes, if you like consistency.

Over All

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, today I am reviewing another cigar for the good folks at Famous Smoke Shop. The cigar is called “Vindicator” and its made by the folks at Oliva. Again, I would like to thank Mr. Scott Shemtov of Famous Smoke Shop for giving me a chance to try this creation. So with that said, I am now ready to give you my verdict on if it passes the mighty “Stew” test or not.

CIGAR MAKE UP:

WRAPPER: Nicaraguan “Habano”

BINDER & FILLER: Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan

Length/Ring: 5 x 50

Strength: Medium to Full

Price: Gifted but costs $17.99 for a 5 pack.

My Observations: This cigar is really nice to look at. I say this because of its nice chocolate-brown leaf wrapper that is complimented by a series of small non noticeable veins.  To the touch, I found no soft spots and no imperfections to speak of.

• Over all “A” in the grading department

Cigar Label: Red, black, gold, white, and silver that has a Gurkha type look to it with the warrior depicted.

Snip: Straight cut.

Pre-Draw: Peppery.

Flavors: The 1st third of this cigar consisted of pepper, cedar, and coffee. The 2nd third consisted of pepper, cedar, coffee, and a sweet type flavor that reminds me of an orange. The last third continued with these flavors and that’s pretty much how it finished out.

Draw: Smooth

Burn line: Mostly even.

Liked it: Yes

Recommend it: Yes.

Over All

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, today I am reviewing the Inferno by Oliva found exclusively at Famous Cigars. I was sent a couple of these to review from my good friend from Famous Smoke Shop, Mr. Scott Shemtov. So before I get to this review, I want to send out a big “Thanks” to Mr. Shemtov for sending me a five pack to try!  So with that said, I am now ready to give you my verdict on if it passes the mighty “Stew” test or not.

CIGAR MAKE UP:

WRAPPER: Nicaraguan Habano

BINDER & FILLER: Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan

Length/Ring: 5 x 50

Strength: Medium to Full

Price: Gifted but costs $20.99 for 5 pack.

My Observations: This cigar is an awesome creature to look at. I say this because it was rolled with true craftsmanship. From the foot of the cigar all the way to the head, I found no imperfections to speak of. In plain English its just rolled to perfection. Now add in the small non noticeable veins and “poof” you have a winner.  Finally, add the spectacular dark brown chocolate leaf wrapper into the picture and you have a finalist for the Stew top 10 cigars of the year award. I guess you already know where this review is headed.

• Over all “A” in the grading department

Cigar Label: Red, Black, White, & Gold.

Snip: Straight cut.

Pre-Draw: Peppery.

Flavors: The 1st third of this cigar consisted of a nice hit of pepper that immediately gets your attention. No please note that its not harsh or over powering. The cigar then begins to mellow out to a rich coffee and chocolate goodness. The 2nd third continued with these rich flavors though the pepper definitely takes a back seat to the coffee and chocolate. The last third finished out as it started and I will say up front that this was a truly awesome smoking experience. I have to note that I was sort of reminded of smoking an Oliva V and that’s a good thing.

Draw: Smooth

Burn line: Even.

Liked it: Yes

Recommend it: Yes, get over to Famous and try this one you’ll thank me later.

Over All

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, well I had some free time on my hands so I decided to get a review up. Today I am reviewing a cigar called the La Aurora Ruby. I came across this cigar when I was gifted it from my older brother “Sean.” So please note that this review will be conducted on a one cigar only taste test. So with the history behind us, I am now ready to give you my verdict on if it passes the mighty “Stew” test or not.

CIGAR MAKE UP:

WRAPPER: Brazilian

BINDER & FILLER: Piloto Cubano / Piloto Cubano, Brazilian Bahía

 Length/Ring: 5 X 54

Strength: Medium to Full

Price: Gifted but I believe it runs around $7.00.

My Observations: This cigar is a great looking stick and was rolled to perfection. I say this due to its rich milk chocolate leaf wrapper that is surrounded by small non noticeable veins. Believe me, from head to toe it’s a true winner.

• Over all “A” in the grading department.

Cigar Label: Very cool multi colored label with a cool lion in the middle.

Snip: Straight cut.

Pre-Draw: Spice.

Flavors: The 1st third of this cigar consisted of spice and coffee. The 2nd third continued with the  spice and coffee that was later joined by a rich chocolate flavor. The last third continued with these flavors and that’s how it finished out.

Draw: Perfect.

Burn line: Jagged.

Liked it: Yes

Recommend it: Yes.

Hint: None.

 Over All

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, I’m still here and the site is still alive and well. I have been “MIA” due to the recent birth of my second child “Nora Grace.” She arrived on March 04, 2012, three weeks earlier than expected. She is doing great and we are over joyed. So stick around because the cigar reviews will continue.

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, today I am reviewing the Casa De Torres which I was gifted from one of neighbors.  To my knowledge they do not carry these cigars in the States so if you want to try some you will have to go online.  So with the history behind us, I am now ready to give you my verdict on if it passes the mighty “Stew” test or not.

CIGAR MAKE UP:

WRAPPER: Connecticut

BINDER & FILLER: Honduran / Nicaraguan

Length/Ring: 5.5 X 42

Strength: Medium

Price: Gifted unknown of actual price per stick.

My Observations: Not a bad looking cigar at all. One of its nice features is the light brown Connecticut leaf wrapper that is surrounded by medium size vein. As I twirled this specimen in my fingers, I found no imperfections or soft spots and to tell you the truth I am impressed to say the least.

• Over all “A” in the grading department

Cigar Label: Gold, blue, and white colors that match well in the creation of this fine label.

Snip: Straight cut.

Pre-Draw:  Spice.

Flavors: The 1st third of this cigar consisted of spice, honey, and coffee. The 2nd third continued with these flavors but was joined with small hints of floral.  The last third continued with these flavors and thats how it finished out.

Draw: Perfect

Burn line: Straight

Liked it: Yes

Recommend it: Yes.

Hint: If you can find it, its worth the try.

Over All

Until Next Time

Stew

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Hello everyone, today I am reviewing the Rocky Patel Vintage 2003.  This is my first Rocky Patel review for 2012,  and I have heard good things about it so I’m pretty pumped to find out if he’s hit a home run or struck out.  Anyway, I found this cigar at the Smoke Stack in North Providence for my Rhode Island readers.  So with the history behind us, I am now ready to give you my verdict on if it passes the mighty “Stew” test or not.

CIGAR MAKE UP:

WRAPPER: Cameroon

BINDER & FILLER: Nicaraguan / Nicaraguan

Length/Ring: 6.5 X 52

Strength: Medium

Price: $7.55

My Observations: This is a very nice looking cigar that was rolled perfectly. I say this because of its nice medium brown leaf wrapper that is surrounded by small non noticeable veins. On my finger touch inspection I found no soft spots.

• Over all “A” in the grading department

Cigar Label: Blue and white. Very nice touch Mr. Patel

Snip: Straight cut.

Pre-Draw:  Spice.

Flavors: The 1st third of this cigar consisted of a small touch of spice, and lots of leather. The 2nd third consisted of coffee, leather, wood. The last third continued with these flavors and that’s how it finished out.

Draw: Perfect

Burn line: Nice and even.

Liked it: Yes

Recommend it: Yes.

Over All

Until Next Time

Stew

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