Name: Herrera Esteli Habano Robusto Extra

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: (5 1/4 inches x 52)

Strength: Medium

A nice, medium-bodied cigar to help me kickstart a Saturday night. I paired the first half with a vodka drink, and the second half with a blended Scotch. But I have a feeling this stick pairs better with coffee drinks.

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Branding: Modest.

Construction: Good.

Pre-light: Fresh, natural.

Cut: Straight cut.

Burn: The burn was alright, although I had to fix it a couple of time.

Duration: 60 minutes.

Draw: It was a little too firm in the beginning, but it soon opened up.

Smoke: Good.

Ash: Good.

Flavor: Notes of wood, earth, and tiny hints of pepper.

Name: Casdagli Traditional Super Belicoso

Country: Dominican Republic

Shape: Figurado

Size: (5 3/4 inches x 60)

Strength: Mild to Medium

A casual cigar for a night out with friends. Nothing too fancy about it. It burns evenly and unpretentiously. Notes of light roast coffee, leather, and wood can be detected. I’d smoke this cigar again, only if it were a little stronger.

Name: My Father La Gran Oferta Toro

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Toro (6 inches x 50)

Strength: Medium to Full

A cigar with a nice complexity that comes with a harmony of notes, including wood, cayenne, earth, and coffee. It was nicely paired with Johnnie Walker Black Label.

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Branding: Good. Nothing too impressive to talk about except the name. It has a “Godfather” feel, which I like.

Construction: Good.

Pre-light: Promising and sexy.

Cut: Straight cut, no problems.

Burn: Mostly even. I didn’t have major problems. Fixed it a couple of times.

Duration: 60 minutes.

Draw: Great.

Smoke: Generous.

Ash: Good.

Flavor: Notes of wood, medium-roast coffee, earth, cayenne.