Humidor Short Dog

Well guess what. Felt better than the same smoke in the Robusto size which I've tried about half a year ago. First impressive thing for the money is the full 2 hours and a half of smoking with very small pauses if any. Well rolled, spot on consistency, even and slow burn and plenty of smoke with each toke. Could have been more creamy for my taste. Now the important part - taste. Expected less considering how plain and dull I ve felt the robusto version but not much of an improvement. It's a medium+ in strength, with pepper and toastiness sprinkled in each toke. Humid forest old soils, rough humid wood and some hints of nuts, coffee and some dried aromatic fruits here and there. Leather is also present together with a bit of hay. Now look it's not bad but almost... dull. Yet - for the money and the duration - this can go well with a nice wine that'd save it a bit. All in all it feels like those Temu products. Cheap but good with decent quality but nothing out of the ordinary. Would I smoke it again? Not sure to be honest maybe I will. Should you? For the price it's definitely worth a shot - worst case scenario you think "meh - next" but looks like some find it a good smoke so... 50 50. Peace and love!

Smoked this bomb for about 60 minutes. Or at least I've tried to. Ordered it just because I was curious to smoke such a thick one. And...well... It looks good and it definitely makes a visual impression - have the feeling this is produced for the only purpose to show-off. It's too thick. Smoked other fat ones almost as large as this one like the Aurora Zeppelins but those are thinner at the end so draw is much better. Although the stick looks good - it is very hard to draw proper tokes from it. Smoke is plenty and creaminess is decent - but it keeps on dying so need to relight every few minutes. It also needs plenty corrections but then again maybe there is no other way with such a thick format. Taste wise it is a punchy hard one - dry, dark forest soils, old leather and dried cut heavy essence wood is what marks the spot here. Some pepper here and there, hints of nuts and coffee and all toasty. Not my style. A strong smoke that to me makes no sense and aroma wise it s just....rough. All in all it feels like something your estranged old uncle would smoke. Feels like old school but not in a good way - rather the rigid, boring part of the old school. Never again for me and you can do better for this money I am sure of that. Peace and love!

This is a funny one. Yes it looks awesome and badass as hell. Yes it has 2 colors and yes the label and the little piglet tail you would cut off - all give a premium feel to it. And yes it is perfectly rolled and has an excellent consistence. BUT! This cigar is worth 12.50 Eur exactly once to try it and that is it. Unless you have a fat pocket and then yes - you can play with it whenever you want to feel funny with a cigar. It burns well and it is creamy. Strong, punchy aromas and flavours kick in from toke one. Humid, fat land soils, wet leather, coffee, forest toasty nuts, bit of grass, some pepper and plenty of solid, old wood. So yes a strong one. Everything comes out in a thick, creamy smoke that feels good on the senses if you like rough things. Goes excellent with spirits or strong, crude, fresh natural juices. All in all it feels like these moments in life you indulge in decadence. Or sin. From over-eating something you adore to cheating with the baddest ladies in the stinkiest of the brothels you can find. And for some people strong stinky experiences are good once in a while. BUT! You do not go to over eat at mcdonalds and pay like you would pay at a Michelin star. Or go to a brothel to get jiggy and pay like you would stay at Ritz. So no - 12.5 Eur for a mix of punchy flavours that last max 40 minutes is not my style. You can get the same format in a much more elegant version for 8.70 and that is the gorgeous Aurora 107 Zeppelin. Would I smoke this again? If discounted for sure. Should you? If you can afford experiments go ahead hit it! Peace and love!

I think the only cigar I have gave max at Price/Value section. A true hidden gem. Only regret is not ordering a batch of those. Smoked it for about 80 minutes. Yes the torpedo shape is not perfect, but the consistency and the way it is built are absolutely fantastic for the price. Burns more even than many that passed inspection and got the label thus the high price. Ash resistance is also fantastic and it was easy to light with no correction or relight needed. A creamy, toasty and peppery smoke at the same time - that tastes great - is a rare find. Coffee, soils, light wood, dried exotic fruits, old grass and leather - all mixed in just the right amounts to satisfy the most pretentious of smokers for this price. I was blown away. Reminded me of Joya de Nicaraguas black or quatro cinquo. Maybe this was supposed to be a Joya after all. All in all it feels like being invited to a fancy restaurant - tip top food for free. If they would have it in stock when I'm placing my next order - I'll stock up on those. As for you - don't waste a second and get at least one to see how much this bad boy shines for the super cheap price. Hats off! Peace and love! Later edit: ordered a full 24 stick box and all are great quality. Excellent!

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!

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!

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!

Now let me tell you something about cigars these days. Lots of producers are raising prices but not like 10 or 20%. Nooo. 40% . Some almost double their prices like I see Aurora has been doing in the past months. Well in this case - I think they can smoke their own stash because no thank you, my friend. And I say this with sorrow, because this smoke right here is a gorgeous. Smoked it for about 2 hours. Excellent production like most Auroras and nice even burn with great ash resistance. A rough smoke, but the subtle creaminess helps a lot on the overall feel. Different types of wood - strong trees. Forest soil, old leather and toasty. Hints of coffee and nuts with some touches of pepper here and there. It kind of has the Aurora specific taste - similar to Cameroon or the 1495 series. All in all it feels like a proper cigar. The "veins" are visible on the leaf and although it looks like it can break anytime- it won't. It looks and tastes consistent. Just like a petrol versus an electric. Electric is smooth, but the petrol is petrol and you cannot say anything about that. Anyway back to the Aurora and their new fancy prices. Guys - you are not Davidoff. Or My Father. You are super cool but not tip top yet. Chill with the prices. A great smoke which should be rightfully priced about max 10 and not 12.40. Sorry Aurora but get a grip and come back to reality. Peace and love!

What a surprise! A smoke with an attitude. Enjoyed it for about 110 minutes although it is not a super long stick. But very well produced and consistency is A++. Burning is nice and slow and even. There's plenty of punchy smoke, with just enough creaminess (not much) to balance the strong flavours. You mostly feel coffee and chocolate mixed with all sorts of toasty soils and some hints of nuts and pepper and even some forest wood. Great mix. All in all it feels like a good movie that leaves you thinking - because the smoke comes with a great after taste. I might be interested to try other Tatuaje after this one. If you haven't smoked it yet - go for a try. You might love it. Maybe not so much if you are a beginner or like light smokes. Peace and love!

Could be, but not there yet. Smoked it for about 80 minutes. Looks good, seems and feels well rolled and the consistency is decent. Burning is not very even though. Easy to light and correct though. Smoke is plenty, yet for the flavour mix - the creaminess is missing. A pretty strong smoke, where toast and coffee are kings, with wood, soil and grass being present too. Some chocolate feel here and there, bit of leather and peppery. Sounds better than it tastes for the price. Not bad at all - but nowhere near anything special. All in all it feels like a Tuesday at around 15.00. Absolutly nothing special about Tuesdays at 15.00. Too pricey for what you get so I will not be curious to try it further. Peace and love!

Finally a Cigarillo that I like. Enjoyed it for about 15 minutes. Decently well rolled but easy to light and smoke. Not sure how the Cohiba cigars taste like, but this little stick was a nice surprise although I am not a cigarillo person. Spicy, toasty wood, toasty hay and hints of coffee and leather. A light smoke that makes a statement through spiciness and gives an aftertaste similar to some good cigars. All in all it feels like the sample of a cake - only leaving you with a desire to try out the whole thing. Would I smoke it again? Works great when in a rush so yes. And you should definitely try it too - especially if you like cigarillos. Peace and love!

A true delight. Lasted for about 130 minutes with not much pause. It is one of those smokes you feel that punchy deliciousness from the first toke. With some you light it up and...you just know. This will be good. And yes - the T52 is no game. Very well processed and very well looking too (except the label which is pretty crappy). Just the right consistency for a potent, punchy smoke that produces plenty of smoke but still it is easy to draw. Aroma wise it evolves around different types of wood and soils, but in an elegant way. Smooth. Easy on the senses. There's some toasty grass too, hints of coffee and some leather also. Creaminess is not plenty - but just the right touch for this kind of stick. All in all it feels like having a conversation with a person that has authentic backbone. Straight. Safe. Pleasant. Intriguing at times. Consistent at all times. Will I smoke it again? I'm looking forward to actually. So yes. And so should you if you haven't tried it yet. Not the cheapest - but it's worth the money. 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!