Cocoa Chemist by Zeal Cigars

Hello, today I am reviewing a cigar from Zeal Cigars. This is suppose to be a cocoa dream! Please note that this is not a flavored cigar. It has already sold out but Zeals promises to be getting more in shortly. Please note that the youtube video I posted at the end is their review not mine. I am also not getting paid by them or received any compensation. I paid for my own cigars and they have not seen this review before it was posted. So without delay let’s get to it.

Cigar Makeup:

None available at time of review.

1st 3rd: Cocoa blast with a slight pepper and chocolate cake mix.

2nd 3rd: Cocoa and chocolate cake mix with hits of espresso.

Final 3rd: Cocoa, chocolate cake mix, espresso and rich dark chocolate with the suttle hits of coffee.

Smoking Apparatus:

Final Verdict: Guys this is the real deal, just an absolute enjoyable smoke. I will be adding these to my rotation and I think you should too. Please enjoy Bradley and his side kick’s review on it.

Zeal Cigar Review:

Until Next Time

Stew

E.P. CARRILLO PLEDGE PREQUEL

Hello, today I am reviewing Cigar Aficionado’s 2020 cigar of the year. What does that mean we’ll I guess it’s a big honor but with Cigar Aficionado lacking in reviewing a pleather of cigars out there, we’ll you know. So with that said will I share in Cigar Aficionado pick? Let’s find out.

Cigar Makeup:

Wrapper: U.S.A. (Connecticut Habano)

Binder: Ecuador

Filler: Nicaragua

Size: Toro

Price: $14.95

1st 3rd: Pepper, dark chocolate, caramel, cocoa powder and nuts.

2nd 3rd: Leather, espresso, nuts, cocoa powder and cinnamon.

Final 3rd: Leather, cocoa powder, caramel, nuts and cinnamon.

Smoking Apparatus:

Final Verdict: Just a fantastic smoke that you must put on your try list. Is it the cigar of the year? I’ll leave that one to the experts.

Until Next Time

Stew

Cigar clown (NYC)

Hello folks, today I am bringing you another cigar from the good folks over at Privada Cigars. This one unfortunate is sold out at the time of this review. As in a lot of Privada exclusives the makeup is unknown. So without further ado let’s get into it.

Cigar Makeup:

Size: Toro

Binder / Filler: Unknown at time of review.

1st 3rd: Spice, coffee and caramel.

2nd 3rd: Coffee caramel and chocolate.

Final 3rd: Coffee and chocolate.

Smoking Apparatus

Final Verdict: A pure winner! If you can get it buy it up. It’s just a wonderful smoke!

Until Next Time

Stew

Hot Cake

Hello, today I have yet another cigar from Privada Cigar Club. Since it was sent out in the beginning of March it’s been a heavily talked about cigar that’s getting rave reviews from the cigar community. So with that said let’s find out if it’s true or just hype.

Cigar Makeup:

Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés

Binder: Nicaragua

Filler: Nicaragua

Size: Toro

Price: $8.00

1st 3rd: Dark chocolate and brownie with slight pepper.

2nd 3rd: Dark Chocolate, brownie and sweet molasses.

Final 3rd: Dark chocolate, brownie and sweet molasses.

Smoking Apparatus:

Final Verdict: Truly a very nice smoke which will keep your palate satisfied. So “Yes” put this one on your try list, you’ll thank me later.

Until Next Time

Stew

Baptista Montenegro

Hello, today I am reviewing another Privada Club exclusive. The theme behind this cigar is what cigars might have tasted like if the Castro regime never took over power in Cuba. I have to say with that statement alone my curiosity immediately peaked. So with that said, let’s see if it will pass the Stew test.

1st 3rd: Rich pepper, coffee bean and vanilla.

2nd 3rd: Coffee, vanilla, slight pepper and floral.

Final 3rd: Spice and floral.

Smoking Apparatus:

Verdict: Fantastic smoke except for the ending. I only say this because I’m not a big floral type guy. Should you buy it if your able to get your hands on it? “Yes!”

Until Next Time

Stew

ACE PRIME – PICHARDO CLASICO

Hello, today I am reviewing a cigar from the Standard & Twain cigar club. I don’t really know anything about this stick and haven’t smoked anything from them in the past that I’m aware of, so I’m not really sure what to expect. So with that stated let’s see if it passes the Stew test or not.

Cigar Makeup:

Wrapper: Ecuador

Binder& Filler: Nicaragua

Price: ???

1st 3rd: Cocoa, leather, and gram cracker.

2nd 3rd: Spice, graham cracker and chocolate.

Final 3rd: Graham crackers, spice and chocolate.

Smoking Apparatus :

Final.Verdict: A very nice smoke with rich flavors that will satisfy you. “Yes” pick this one up!

Until Next Time

Stew

Kings County

Hello, today I am bringing you another limited release from Privada Cigar Club that being the King County. Brian stated in an online YouTube video that this was a stick that it is must pickup. So with his word I quickly went to the online site and ordered myself two. Will I feel the same at the conclusion of it? Let’s find out.

Cigar Make Up:

Size: 50 X 5

Wrapper: Habano

Binder / Filler: Nicaraguan/ Nicaraguan and Brazilian

Price: $13.00

1st 3rd: Pepper and tobacco.

2nd 3rd: Pepper continued along with rich tobacco and leather.

Final 3rd: Pepper, tobacco and leather.

Smoking Apparatus:

Final Verdict: Sadly it’s a firm “No!” I’m not one for a pepper experience through my smokes. It seems as if this flavor overtook all the others making it a dry uninteresting stick. So again sadly I say save your money and pass.

Until Next Time

Stew

CAO Vision

Hello, today I am reviewing the limited release Vision from CAO. The last time they released this cigar was way back in 2007, which I reviewed. If my memory serves me well I thoroughly enjoyed the 2007 one and hoping to get the same results today. So without further ado let’s get into it. PS if you are lucky to purchase a box you also get a high tech humidor which is greatly improved from the 1st one. It is way cool so happy hunting.

Cigar Makeup:

Size: 7 x50

Wrapper: Cameroon

Binder & Filler: Ecuador / Nicaragua

1st 3rd: Spice, coffee bean, molasses, chocolate and a mineral type flavor.

2nd 3rd: Coffee bean, molasses, chocolate, wood but I must say upfront is what’s hurting this stick is that weird mineral taste that to say plainly “SUCKS!”

Final 3rd: Leather, pepper and yes oh yes that nasty mineral taste.

Smoking Apparatus:

Final Thoughts: Definitely have to say pass. I truly dislikes the experience mainly due to the mineral nasty taste and the $19.00 dollar price tag. Pass you’ll thank me later.

Until Next Time

Stew