Name: Brick House Maduro Mighty Mighty
Country: Nicaragua
Shape: Parejo
Size: Gordo (6 1/4 inches x 60)
Strength: Medium to Full

I paired this cigar with espresso and sparkling water and smoked it in good company. Overall, although it wasn’t the best smoking experience, I’d say that I wouldn’t mind smoking the Brick House Maduro Mighty Mighty again. For its price, it’s a good cigar.

Branding: A J.C. Newman cigar. I wasn’t able to recognize the cigar from where I stood in the walk-in humidor. But since the cigar bands looked fairly attractive from afar, I had to come closer to the box to see what wss in it. And that’s how I met the Brick House Maduro Mighty Mighty.

Construction: Not so great, but good. It could have been more firmly wrapped. The cigar started collapsing during the last few draws of the final third.

Pre-light: An earthy smell and a chocolaty flavor.

Cut: Straight cut.

Burn: It did not burn evenly 100% of the time, yet I wouldn’t say it was a mess.

Duration: 75 minutes.

Draw: A good draw. Easy.

Smoke: A generous amount of smoke.

Ash: Average.

Flavor: Chocolate, earth, pepper.

Name: Adventura The Navigator Cabral
Country: Dominican Republic
Shape: Parejo
Size: Toro (6 inches x 54)
Strength: Medium

Branding: It’s a cigar with a very basic look. I can’t explain it, but I usually don’t like a cigar band that has a lot of white in it. Besides, compared to The King’s Gold band, this one is bland — weak. The King’s Gold, for instance, gives the vibe of being the adventurer’s stick. But The Navigator doesn’t look like a navigator’s go-to cigar.

Construction: Great. Solid. No weak spots.

Pre-light: Promising draw. The smell of freshly baked brownies and the leather jacket of a woman you’re willing to be lured by.

Cut: Straight cut.

Burn: It burned well and at a nice pace.

Duration: 75 minutes.

Draw: Excellent draw.

Smoke: Great smoke.

Ash: Good.

Flavor: Cocoa, leather, cashew, pink peppercorn, cappuccino.

Name: Adventura The Royal Return King’s Gold Toro
Country: Dominican Republic
Shape: Parejo
Size: Toro (6 inches x 54)
Strength: Medium to Full

I paired this excellent stick with excellent wines while enjoying good music and good company. It went best with the second bottle we opened, the cabernet-sauvignon.

Branding: Manly. Adventurous. The band reminded me of gold coins stored in the treasure chests. I liked the feel of it. And for some reason, Indiana Jones movies came to mind.

Construction: Good. No complaints.

Pre-light: Cocoa filled in rum barrels. Grilled green peppers. Marshmallows in a rainforest. Love in the backseat of an SUV.

Cut: Straight cut.

Burn: It burned nicely and evenly. I only had to adjust it once.

Duration: 90 minutes. The cigar burned at medium speed.

Draw: Near-perfect draw.

Smoke: Generous smoke. But not as thick as steam locomotive smoke.

Ash: Average.

Flavor: Cocoa, earth, wood, capsicum.