Humidor Short Dog

Yes-ish. 60 minutes smoking time. Built like a smoke should be built, easy to light and easy to smoke. Burn was a bit uneven but nothing really bothering. We have it all on the coffee-chocolate side. Plenty of smoke, creaminess was decent, chocolate yes and coffee full blast - also yes to soils and wood. Toasty all the way and pepper was present also. So - a lot of ingredients in a decent smoke that goes well with a whiskey or any spirit. Did it blew my mind? Not at all. Was it a relaxation hour? Yes it was. So all in all it feels like a nice picnic in the forest on a spring day where everything is almost perfect but not perfect. Would I smoke it again? Maybe. If it would have been just one Eur cheaper I would have said it is a blast. Should you? Wouldn't recommend to beginners but otherwise if you are in the exploring mode - absolutely yes. Peace and love, people!

Ladies and gentlemen - NO. 120 minutes of trying to smoke this stick properly but...no. Very bad construction. Way too condensed to smoke it right and for the quality it's not even worth the struggle to stick it and give it some air. Burn as uneven as possible. Zero ash resistance. Had to relight and correct every 3-4 tokes. A real pain in the ass. Taste wise it is not horrible - coffee and chocolate with soil and wood and plenty of pepper - notes on the strong side of things BUT in the end nothing special. There is no quality at all and all in all it feels like pure frustration. I know it is a stick oin the cheap side of things but I'd rather not smoke anything than smoke this tbh. So will never try again. And I cannot recommend it either. Peace and love!

Smoked this bad boy for about 90 minutes. Well rolled, decent burn, relatively easy to light up and smoking went pretty smooth. Ash resistance is comsi comsa. Production quality wise an average stick. Flavour wise also didn t blew my mind off but quite interesting and not sorry for trying it. Major notes are wood, leather, coffee and chocolate. Creamy at times, toasty and dry at other times. All in all it feels like a trip to an exotic new place - you like it but you are cautious and careful at the same time. Might try it again...maybe. Should you? If you are eager tot ry new stuff yes - but would not recommend this to a beginner. Price is also decent so hell...why not. At least once it works. Peace and love!

Although a big fan of AJ smokes and this one being kept in the humidor for some serious years ... nope. Took about 120 minutes to smoke it. It looks, smells and acts like most AJ New World but...but. But what? But the flavour mix is not there. Clearly a New World but too spicy at times. Too toasty and too peppery. Where's the cream? Barely felt it. Where's the nice various types of wood flavours New World usually gives? Plenty of wood don't get me wrong but... but. But too old. Too strong. All in all it feels like a dull breakfast in a random boring hotel. It gets the job done but...but. So no - won't try this again, homies. Should you? There's plenty of better options from AJ so-... nah. Peace and love!

Meh. A smoke for the sake of having a smoke. Lasted for about 60-70 minutes. Production is ok for this price for sure. Draw is easy, burn is even and it is easy to light up. Smoke is hefty and plenty with a decent amount of creaminess - especially in the fist part. Flavour and aroma - boring. Dull. Heavy wood, pepper, toasty with some hints of soils and nuts. In theory it sounds decent and for this price you cannot ask much probably, although Flor de Copans or Maria Mancinis in this price range are far ahead. All in all it feels like those walks you are not in the mood to do - just looking forward to whatever you will do when the walk is over and you can finally chill in peace. Will I ever smoke this again? I highly doubt it. Should you? Not really unless you just want to tick another new smoke in your list. Which imo is not a reason. Peace and love!

This is my 198th review here. Cannot say I am an expert, but definitely can say I have tried some cigars until now. And after reviewing 198 sticks... I think I have found the holy grail. Last year I have smoked the Black Market Esteli in Diamond size and absolutely loved it. Now - trying this version that staid quite a while in Cigar World's humidor - I was blown away. I was absolutely amazed how a 9 Euro cigar can be so...perfect. Let me explain. Smoked it for exactly 120 minutes and I was not taking it easy because it was so delicious. Imagine. A robusto lasting 120 minutes. This says a lot about its consistency and quality. The cigar. It looks good and feels good quality, but cannot say it says much other than...a decently made cigar with a great consistency. Then you light it up and... the journey starts. First part is a great mixture of flavours like raisins, toasted caramel, coffee, chocolate, wood, light black pepper (becomes stronger towards the end but in a good way). It feels oily to the touch but when you smoke it? My God what a fantastic feeling of rich oily creaminess - more like buttery oilness. Thick, consistent and delicious smoke from toke one to the last one. And there's more to the flavour. As you smoke it you discover it's somehow simple to detect the flavours but they are so many and rich. Roasted coffee and mild citrus and fruity flavours kick in after the first third. And it burns slow and even. No need to relight. No need to do anything to it just to enjoy. And what an enjoyment it is. Pure relaxation. And yes it is strong. Medium strong - but doesn't bother the back of the mouth like other stronger smokes do. Character. This is the word. A cigar with character. All in all it feels like happiness. And happiness is not something you can even buy or feel too often or find it on the street. And this little piece of happiness cost only 9 Euro?! I've smoked cigars 3 times the price that were nowhere near this one. Hell - I'm even afraid to post this review because now everyone will want to buy it and there won't be enough left for greedy me. I'd order a box right now but both my humidors are pretty packed. Ordering a few anyhow just to be sure. A cigar I recommend to ANY smoker. You don't even need fancy drinks and bullshit so called special occasions for it. Just get it. Get a glass of coffee, juice or hell even water or tea. Go on your terrace, balcony or whatever just light it up and... if you don't like it drop me a message and call me a lunatic. Peace and love, people!

My second Kaneda and again said to myself "now this is a proper smoke!". It's short but thick as hell so smoked it for a bit over one full hour. Construction is A++. You can feel the quality just by looking at it from the proper Kaneda label to the quality of the wrapping tobacco. Also you feel this is no joke when you lift it from the humidor since it is not just thick but the consistency is absolutely gorgeous. And this also makes the cigar burn very even and yes - it produces smoke like a chimney. And what a smoke! Punchy from the first toke. A strong bat - where types of wood mix with old leather aromas and harsh forest soils. All toasty and a bit creamy. More like oily I'd say. Strength is way above average and if you like serious cigars then this is for you my friend. And yes the quality of tobacco is spot on. Not cheap I know - but here you know immediately what you pay for. Quality costs and the balance is fair here. All in all it feels like when you are a little kid a walk down the street with your favourite grandfather watching you from 2 steps back. You feel...whole. Safe. Confident. Ready to take in what the world has to offer - even on the harsher side of things. Yes I will smoke it again and if you like proper cigars you have to try this one out. A real gem. Peace and love!

Well, a bit of everything. Lasted for about 70 minutes. Very well constructed. Consistency is on the lighter side of things but that's ok because it is a light smoke - yet compressed enough to not burn too fast or to feel you suck on air. super easy to light up and it has an even burn with plenty of smoke with each toke. Not like I've said already - a light smoke - with mild flavours. A bit of wood, hay and grass, a nutty touch here and there, vague hints of coffee an d a bit toasty. Leather and soil are also present but all of these are barely noticeable. Still - somehow - the smoke is tasty although flavours you might say tend to go to the dull side of things. All in all it feels like the bottle of water you take with you on a light walk through nature. You won't die without it but damn it's good to have it with you. Same with this smoke somehow. Won't be the smoking experience of the century but if you are on a smoking session like a long afternoon or night - works perfect as the "middle" cigar. Would I do it again? Not sure to be honest because I prefer more punchy sticks. Should you? Well I fully recommend this to any beginner or those that prefer lighter smokes but still want that classic cigar experience. Peace and love!

A super-solid stick. Not even a stick - more like a mini bat. Enjoyed it for about 50-60 minutes and wow what a punchy smoke this is. Very well built, with a dense consistency, yet easy to light up and smoke. Even bur, plenty of smoke with each toke and a bit creamy. And a bit creamy is just right because this is no kids play. The flavours and roughness of smoke makes this one what I would call a "masculine cigar". Rough aroma kicks of various types of old wood, some pepper, old nuts and some forest soils. All toasty from top to bottom. Even though this sounds to rough - the tobacco is good quality, so the smoke will not kill your mouth. All in all it feels like the second half of a proper cardio exercise session - serious, tough, yet delightful. Price is at the upper limit for such a cigar, but still doable considering the good quality. If you like smokes with attitude go for it 100%. If you are a beginner, might be a bit too much for you. I know I will smoke it again for sure. Well done, La Aurora. Peace and love!

A fantastic stick. Lasted for approximately 150 minutes. Production quality is absolute top. Consistency is perfect for a slow, steady and consistent smoke. Speaking of smoke - plenty of it and for a pretty punchy cigar - super creamy. From the first tokes I felt the top quality of this cigar. Types of wood is the primary taste, but there's coffee, toasty leather and some soils also. Even some hints of pepper. Apparently flavours on the rough side of things, but the smoke is so gentle and smooth to the senses that I was really impressed. All in all it feels like a tailored suit. Meaning just right - feels like it's built for you. Even if it is not a light smoke, a beginner could surely enjoy it since the creamy smoke makes the experience silky smooth. I will surely smoke again and a 100% recommandation from my side to anyone who never tried this. Yes it is not cheap at all but hei - in this case - the quality and length of the smoke makes for every cent. One love!

Another delicious stick from AJ. Enjoyed it for about 80 minutes. super well produced as usual from AJ, good consistency and very easy to light and smoke. Speaking of which this would be something I would recommend fully to beginners or those who like cigars on the light side of things. Creamy and plentiful smoke, full of summer flavours like fresh hay, grass of various types, some young wood, a bit of pepper and hints of crude fruits. Mui motherfkn bueno. All in all it feels like lounging in a hammock in the shade on a hot lazy summer day. I will smoke it again for sure and if you haven t tried it by now - waste no time and do so. Peace and love!

Pretty good stick from AJ. Smoked for about 60-70 minutes. Well produced, but for an AJ I'd say decently produced. Decent consistency and good burn, but not very even. AJ is one of my fav producers if not my fav and I could clearly feel the specific core taste - bit spicy, bit toasty, but super creamy and nice strong soil, wood and hay flavours. This one comes a bit sweet too. I'd say a very good smoke, yet not AJ's best. All in all it feels like one of those mornings when the coffee is doing the job, but it is not fully there. An "almost". And I am being this critique only because it is an AJ - because don't be confused - this is a wonderful smoke and way above many others in this price range. And yes I will smoke it again and so should you. If you want to see it "in action" - check "shortafella" on insta to watch short unedited films about how the cigars really look like. Peace and love!

Vega Fina managed to surprise me with another decent stick. Probably underestimating them too much after a few not so good experiences, but lately I can say I've smoked more good smokes from them than bad ones. And this one here is one of the decently good ones. 80 minutes more or less and the stick was done. Very well rolled and medium plus consistency - which is not bad at all. Plenty of smoke with each toke and a nice, uniform burn. Easy to light up too. Taste wise well nothing spectacular but convincing enough to be a candidate for one of those "everyday smokes". Maybe I would say that for sure if the price would be 10-20% lower. Wood predominates the smoking experience. Bit of pepper, some hints of grass, bit of nuts and vague hints of coffee makes leaves a very pleasant aftertaste after each toke. Toasty from head to finish, with pretty consistent aromas of old leather and forest soil too. Not so creamy though but that is ok considering the flavour mix. Might sound rough, but the tobacco is pretty good quality and the blend is nice enough to have the smoke be gentle on your mouth. All in all it feels like eating food from the villagers that grow everything as natural as possible - clear flavours, nothing fancy but good for your senses and your soul. Would I smoke it again? I think so - would be a 100% yes if it was a liiiitle bit cheaper. Like a 7-7.50. Anyway. It is a good smoke for sure so if you are curious and never tried it - go ahead - you will not regret it. Peace and love!

A very interesting stick. Although it's long - it's thin so I ve smoked it for about 80 minutes with small breaks. The wrapping paper makes the stick look special and the label is also top quality although it is small. Definitely a very elegant stick. Production is good, consistency is just right and the smoke volume does not disappoint. Taste wise it is all about grassy notes of all sorts and some floral and fruity hints. A big plus is a the creamy touch to the smoke and some leather can be felt too here and there. Overall a delicate smoke with refined aromas. Not a heart stopper, but definitely made me lift one eyebrow. All in all it feels like walking through a field in early summer. Crude fresh vegetation, nice warm air and a lighthearted experience overall. Would I smoke it again? Not sure because of the price. Can find much better smokes for 12 out there, but it is good enough to deserve at least one try and maybe those on the lighter side of cigar smoking would appreciate it much more. Potential is definitely there. Peace and love!