Humidor Short Dog

Third time I am trying cigarillos and second time I am trying Oliva cigarillos. Smoked for about 10 minutes before I put it out. Although I love Oliva cigars - seems like cigarillos is just not for me. Very well produced, good burn, easy to light and smoke and plenty of smoke by the way. A bit creamy, a bit sweet, fruity, grassy, there s some chocolate in there and some coffee and... some taste of humid, rancid soil which I didn t like at all. All in all it felt like trying to eat a banana that was way too ripe to enjoy. Maybe cigarillos are not for me. If you are into that - at least it's a well produced stick. Couldn't recommend thought. 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!

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!

Another My Father Classic. Why My Father Classic? Because this producer knows how to leave a mark on a smokers mind. Most of their smokes come with something slightly different than any other producer does. Not sure how they do it but this one is also like that. It is just....different. Enjoyed it for about 80 minutes. Very well produced and the right consistency to produce easy tokes and an easy burning experience. Ash resistance is also spot on. Creamy yes, tasty yes and plenty of smoke yes but NO - this is not what this cigar is about. Neither about the great mixture of soils, leather, roasted coffee, roastend nuts and old hay. It is about hard to identify woods, dried exotic fruits and even some flowers that I simply cannot pinpoint. It is distinct in that sense, but very hard for me to know what to make out of it. Maybe it feels somehow like a top of the line Alfa Romeo car. It's not a Benz or a BMW but Lord knows the way it feel on the road is simply...original and unique. Will I try it again? I'm not sure. Maybe I will. A bit afraid of it to be honest since it feels too complex for me. As for you - if you are a proper cigar smoker and haven't tried it yet - please do and please do review it - I am curious. 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!

Another strong one from AJ. smoked it for about 90 minutes. Very well processed and it looks great too. There is not much point in talking about the wonderful way AJ process their cigars because they are tip top on this aspect. Box pressing is subtle comparing to the El Gobernador for example from the New World Order series, but still has the great draw of a nice box pressed stick. Flavour wise it is quite challenging to understand it right away because to me it feels pretty much complex. Plenty of smoke - creamy and even oily, but spicy and sweet at the same time. Rare mix. Some old hay can be felt wrapped in serious wood, soil and leather flavours, all bumped by the choco-coffee feel that accompanies each toke from start to finish. All in all it feels like those evenings of fine wine tasing. It just takes a while to get used to the more subtle ones. I will definitely have it again and if you hadn't yet- go ahead. Maybe not the best for beginners since it is a pretty punchy smoke. Price wise... I'd say okish considering the market today. If it was like 20% cheaper it would have been a real blast. 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!

A very interesting - in a good way - stick. I'm usually not into sweet smoke but this one is spot on. Smoked it for about 80-90 minutes. Very well rolled. Consistency is right where it needs to be. Draw is easy and full of smoke. Speaking of which - smoke is creamy to the point of being a bit milky - which is fantastic. Predominant flavour is sweet chocolate (not too sweet so not bothering) and some hints of light wood, dried old fruits, nuts and everything a bit toasty. All in all it feels like eating a home made dessert somewhere in nature, at high altitude, where everything tastes more...potent. I'd love to try it again for sure and if they ever get it back in stock - you should try it for sure. 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!

The Dark Knight of smokes. Smoked it for about 100 minutes. Rolled like it should be and consistent enough to deliver nice, smooth tokes with plenty of smoke. Even burn with a slight creamy, peppery and toasty smoke - all at the same time. Rare combination. Aroma wise there's a bit of everything on the rough, dark sides. Coffee, leather, soils, wood, chocolate and leather. Sounds like a lot but the mixture is very well proportioned. All in all it felt like a good trekking trip. Relaxing yet demanding. Yes I will smoke it again and YES you gotta try it if you didn t already. Also decent price for what you get. Can't go wrong with it. Maybe if you are a beginner this shouldn't be your first one since it's not the lightest out there. 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!

The most expensive stick I've ever smoked. I thought it would be a scam but I was kind of wrong. It lasted 2 hours. It looks and feels top notch and production wise it is flawless. Such a good burn and consistency I've only encountered in some top box pressed cigars - but this one is not box pressed at all. Amount of smoke is just right and the ash resistance is astonishing - have to do with the good consistency. Now the flavours. I have no idea what these people put inside, but I was simply amazed. By the quality of the tobacco. The subtle flavours. Many types of wood, grass, spices. Dried fruits. Floral here and there. Fine leather and an elegant toasty feel were also present. I have to say I would need to try at least one or 2 just to make something out of each of the aromas. It felt definitely next level to what I've experienced before - therefore I cannot comment about the price. I guess this is how it feels to simply afford some things. And yes once a year it's definitely worth it. All in all it felt like fine dining. Michelin star cigar. Nothing more nothing less. An experience I'm looking forward to repeat. And if you can afford - do not even think about missing this one. 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!

Interesting cigar. I think a bit too complex for a simple guy like me. Smoked it for about 90 minutes. Rolling is just right, the draw is excellent and the burn too. And now for the taste. Wood is not just wood. It's quite a few types of wood in the aromas. Peppery but not bothering at all. Grass is complex. From hay to young green grass. Dried fruits and some nuts are also present and go well with the mild creaminess of it. Leather and soils go well with the toasty feel of it but all in all again - hard for me to distinguish everything right. Had the feeling it is kind of expensive for what it offers though. Top quality yes but not extraordinary - and for almost 20 Eur - you get some extraordinary smokes easy. All in all it felt like the first times you drive your full-option car. So many features you have no idea what they do but they are there and you feel you are in a great car but hard to make something out of it yet. I think I should try some more of those. Should you smoke it? If your pockets are filled go ahead - it definitely is an experience. Just wouldn't see it in my top cigars although I would have expected it for this price. 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!

A good smoke for the buck. Maria Mancini in general won't fail you. Enjoyed it for about 70 minutes. Decent consistency, well rolled, good draws and plenty of smoke. Taste wise it is nothing out of the extraordinary but it delivers. Some wood, creamy, rough grass, dried fruits, nuts, toasty, leather and soils are there too. Not top notch in terms of quality but Maria has something: it never fails. It is just a good old great smoke for the money. All in all it feels like your granny's cookies. Just what you need sometimes. Nothing pretentious but comforting. Maria Mancini is something I smoke here and there so yes I will smoke this one also again. I see it as something you could always have in your humidor if you are not a pretentious smoker. And if you never tried it - 100% you should. 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!

Decent job, Rocky Patel. Would have been great is the price would be a bit lower. Smoked it for about 90 minutes and I kind of enjoyed it. Kind of because although rolling, consistency and burning were in the upper quality zone, you could not say it is really up to others in the same price range. AJ Fernandez has some sticks for 4-5 less but better in terms of processing. Taste wise - intriguing. Evolving around types of woods, coffee, some chocolate, some nuts, soils and punchy leather. All a bit toasty. Elegant, subtle mix. Respect for that for sure. All in all it felt like a walk through the autumn forest in an early morning - fresh, strong air, punchy, awakening. Definitely not a dull smoke - just a bit too pricy. Now will I smoke it again? I think I might though. It was good for sure. Should you? If it's your payday yes - you deserve it. 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!

Oh wow what a smoke! All the good flavours in one excellently produced stick. It's not a huge size but smoked it for 90 minutes plus. That's because the consistency is excellent. Tobacco is condensed, but not in a way you cannot smoke it. Rarely bump into such a well rolled cigar. Excellent draw and amount of smoke. Creamy, full of flavours - from types of wood to forest grass, nuts, chocolate, coffee, leather and forest soils. All toasty and everything in just the right amount. All in all it feels like a top quality meat barbecued in open air - hard to have it better than that. I will smoke it again yes. Because of the flavours - the flavours - the flavours. And you should absolutely give it a try. Not the cheapest but hei.... this is serious quality right here. 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!

Coffee. Wood. Fresh soil. That's it. Excellent, punchy, fresh flavours. AJ Fernandez is competing with Joya De Nicaragua on who's my favourite cigar producer. Smoked this stick for about 2 hours straight and every toke I've felt the quality of tobacco, the top rolling quality and the right consistency. Such a delight to smoke on this one. The smoke is plenty - a bit creamy even - but I tell you this one delivers the wood-soil-coffee mixture like no other I've tried. Not too cheap but a decent price for the size and quality. All in all it felt like a real walk in the forest after rain - stimulating my senses with fresh and strong smells. Yes yes yes I will smoke it again and you should give it a try too. Chapeau AJ! 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!

A mild smoke with a pleasant taste - all for a mild price. Not bad at all. Enjoyed it for about 60 minutes. Well built, well rolled, good consistency and easy burn. The smoke is plenty, and a bit creamy. Nothing extraordinary about the flavour mix - some wood, some grass, bit of fruits, nuts and slight shades of soil. Again - nothing special, but a very decent light smoke. I'd strongly recommend it to beginners. All in all it reminds me of everything I would need on a sunny early summer day - some paper in my pocket, my cap, my Raybens, shorts and flip flops and a not so serious cigar in my mouth for the f of it. I'd try more of Zino since I see they are doing a good job for the price range and if you haven't smoked one yet - try it - cannot fail with it. If you want to see it "in action" - check "shortafella" on IG to watch short unedited films about how the cigars really look like. Peace and love!