The Yoga Ash
Member since: 09/11/17
Number of reviews: 54
Foundation Cigar Company Güegüense Maduro

Date Reviewed: 09/11/17
Rating: 90
Review:
Love this box press new exciting cigar of 2017. Nick pulled together a cigar with great complexities of flavor without getting muddy throughout the whole cigar. Loving on the bold flavor of earthy tones mixed with spicy hints. This cigar was really great to smoke while laughing with friends cause it was so to be around. Drew Estate Cigar Co. Nica Rustica

Date Reviewed: 09/11/17
Rating: 100
Review:
Are you on a diet & you want a BBQ?
Well here it is with no calories to boot. The Nica in this size is a great quick smoke. The smell is like brisket smoking for dinner. It\'s yummy. It\'s a mouth full of smokey wood & earthy notes with the dark oily wrapper that is just beautiful. I love this stick for a ride in the car when I am in thought. Bombay Tobak Mbombay Corojo Oscuro

Date Reviewed: 09/11/17
Rating: 40
Review:
I really was excited to smoke this cigar. The bad is stunning & that is where it ended. It truly fell short not only is the band a pain & ripped the wrapper but personally I like to leave my band on while I smoke. The flavors were quite muddy in the fact that nothing really stood out. I had to keep relighting & it was plugged. Not worth the MSRP for me Tatuaje Cigars Inc./Havana Cellars Fausto

Date Reviewed: 09/11/17
Rating: 100
Review:
I have spent a lot of time with the Fausto in every size. Great size for hour-ish smoke. Love the rich oily wrapper that make me think of a good steak. It smokes easily & aroma of warm coco notes with some tanned leather. The taste is full body with spice. A great smoke with a glass of red wine & chocolate moose. Tatuaje Cigars Inc./Havana Cellars

Date Reviewed: 09/18/17
Rating: 40
Review:
This cigar did not impress my pallet at all, yes the construction was on point. It was a bad one note wonder for me. Daniel Marshall Red Label

Date Reviewed: 09/18/17
Rating: 20
Review:
This stick & I did not get along to say the least. It had a really hard draw & kept getting supper bitter. It gave me a headache after 1/2 way. I won\'t be smoking this again Perdomo Cigars Special Crafte Series Stout

Date Reviewed: 09/25/17
Rating: 40
Review:
Not a fan of this cigar. 1st off the big ugly badly designed band. 2nd the band ripped the wrapper off. 3rd wrapped soooo tight could barely get a draw Padrón Cigars 3000 Maduro

Date Reviewed: 09/25/17
Rating: 100
Review:
I just never can go wrong with this stick. Always great construction. Great with Red wine & a steak cause of all it\'s rich flavors of bakers chocolate, black pepper & leather. Even know this is a lower price stick it smokes like a dream. A great go to stick. E.H. Cigars OSOK

Date Reviewed: 09/25/17
Rating: 100
Review:
LOVE LOVE this short little smoke, it\'s full flavor greatness that doesn\'t take a lot time is you don\'t have it to spend. It has good amount of smoke with hints of semi sweet chocolate & earth. Love the that last kick at the end pairs great with chocolate moose My Father Cigars Don Pepin Garcia Original

Date Reviewed: 09/25/17
Rating: 90
Review:
This a great pepper stick that is for sure with some great richness to it. I have never had a construction issues with it & well with Dry Cider. I really like how this cigar unfolds in flavor throughout the whole stick with out becoming muddy or flat. Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo

Date Reviewed: 09/25/17
Rating: 100
Review:
I wish there were more than 5 stars for this one. What a great cigar for dessert after a wonderful meal. This is a stick takes command when it\'s in your hand. The richness of appearance alone is gorgeous. I drink Coppola Claret & it even shows off even better with raisins & earthy smoke. I could go on on. Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva

Date Reviewed: 02/19/18
Rating: 90
Review:
Great burn & construction with smooth flavors that fits in well with the rest of the Antano family. Smooth chocolate with highlights of pepper. Yes, tasty La Barba Cigars La Barba Purple

Date Reviewed: 02/19/18
Rating: 100
Review:
Love the Purple Lancero. Large amounts flavor hidden under a great looking wrapper. Easy smoke that is great for an everyday smoke.Hints of black pepper & leather. Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta

Date Reviewed: 02/19/18
Rating: 90
Review:
Such a great breakfast cigar. To bad so many people this stick by. It has been around & can hold up on it\'s own. Great everyday stick. Delicate flavors that take you on a relaxing ride of greatness Foundation Cigar Company El Geügüenese

Date Reviewed: 02/19/18
Rating: 80
Review:
It\'s a pretty damn good day when you have a the El Gueguense. Creamy smoke with hints of sweet on a great construction of a cigar. Take sometime to smoke this without pushing through it. Black Label Trading Co./Black Works Studio (BLK WKS) Killer Bee Green Hornet

Date Reviewed: 02/19/18
Rating: 90
Review:
Eye catching cigar with an oily wrapper of richness. Killer Bee is a dense smoke & is rich with flavor with zings of flavor of chocolate & spice. It\'s an exciting cigar to the palette & the eye. Well worth it\'s time. Oliva Cigar Company Master Blend 3

Date Reviewed: 03/20/18
Rating: 100
Review:
This is a go to cigar for me. Great burn & good construction, every once in a while there can be a draw issues. This is a cigar I like to truly enjoy & just as something to smoke. Family Rodriguez Tabacos Ohana M13

Date Reviewed: 03/20/18
Rating: 70
Review:
This was a pretty good med body cigar, the wrapper is very pretty with reddish brown silky color. With a medium roller coaster of of flavors as I smoked it. Hints of chocolate & spice with hints of wood. Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo

Date Reviewed: 03/20/18
Rating: 100
Review:
Full body with full flavor, it\'s like the steak dinner of cigars. The flavors are a full roller coaster that is great journey to be on with cocoa, pepper & spice. Thick velvety smoke with hints cracked wood. Such a great cigar!!! Don Kiki Cigars K by Karen Berger Maduro

Date Reviewed: 03/21/18
Rating: 80
Review:
This is a well constructed box press cigar with a pretty marbling on the wrapper. On the dry draw I found hints of cream & sweet tea. Then in smoking I found light grey smoke that stays lit & burns very easily. Flavors start with a creaminess & that tea then changes out to a darker roast coffee & finishes with spice/cedar. I did enjoy it & will smoke it again. Tatuaje Cigars Inc./Havana Cellars Seleccion de Cazador

Date Reviewed: 03/28/18
Rating: 100
Review:
Well constructed and burns easily while stacking a great ash. The luscious oily/silky wrapper is a delight. The pre-light smell & the flavor on the draw are a boutique earthiness. While smoking I got great puffs of happy cocoa. This cigar has an elegance to it. Drew Estate Cigar Co. Liga Privada Unico Serie

Date Reviewed: 03/28/18
Rating: 100
Review:
This is the 1st cigar that on pre-light smell the it smelled like a field of delicate wildflowers with hints of rich soil. After lighting the ash was light grey with speckles of black & stacked high. A lovely roller coaster of flavors that never feel over powering. Spice with pink pepper, earthiness & cumin. Very enjoyable Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Gran Reserva

Date Reviewed: 04/01/18
Rating: 90
Review:
Antaño Gran Reserva is a great compliment to the Antano family. The fact the wrapper has been aged, it gives the cigar a richness & smoothness that quiet tasty. I like the hints of chocolate with the coffee & leather. The ash is dense & stacked well. My Father Cigars Don Pepin Garcia Blue

Date Reviewed: 05/02/18
Rating: 80
Review:
Delightful with lots of black pepper & spice.Good construction that has a good bit of smoke to it. Pairs well with a good rum. AVO Syncro

Date Reviewed: 05/02/18
Rating: 80
Review:
Great in hand box press to be smoked on the patio with good friends. Like the creamy macadamia with baker\'s cocoa with the hints of spice in the finish. Do again, you ask. I say YES! General Cigars Diesel Grind

Date Reviewed: 05/02/18
Rating: 50
Review:
Yup it\'s a Diesel. Not really exciting of a stick. Came off one noted of spice the whole time. Construction wasn\'t bad, had no real burn issues. K.A. Kendall 7.20.4

Date Reviewed: 05/02/18
Rating: 80
Review:
Dog walker is Awesome to walk your dog, kid the cat or whatever. It\'s got of flavor & stands well while you are doing other things. Great to share this stick with new cigar smokers. Don Kiki Cigars K by Karen Berger Habano

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 50
Review:
Well constructed cigar, however this cigar didn\'t really stand out for me on what I was expecting on flavor. It came off fairly bland to me & wasn\'t exciting. Foundation Cigar Company Highclere Castle

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 80
Review:
Very mild body cigar & I like the history behind it, however I am not to found of price. The flavors came off very delicate & could be covered by anything around you as it did me. Make sure to smoke this when you can fully catch it all, as a really smokey room is not ideal. RoMa Craft Tobac Intemperance BA XXI

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 90
Review:
Can\'t go wrong for the price. Great construction with well balanced earthiness with hints of leather. English Breakfast tea is good pairing for the morning or on a cold night My Father Cigars Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 80
Review:
I say yes on the JJ. Such a smooth, buttery cigar that you can sit on the patio with a hot chocolate & just relax type of smoke. It\'s like it whispers sweet nothings to you. Tatuaje Cigars Inc./Havana Cellars Tatuaje Black

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 100
Review:
Bold nose & flavor without being punchy. This cigar gives a great experience & is constructed well. I can smoke this regularly & never get bored. Oliveros/Boutique Blends SWAG

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 20
Review:
Not fan from the start. The whole presentation is off to me. The wax paper, the 70\'s disco logo & then the cigar was not constructed well. Nothing like a that came off like cardboard. My Father Cigars Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 80
Review:
The Cuban Classic is a great in-between on the Original & the JJ. A little bit of the spice mixed with creaminess. It\'s a good way to get best of both worlds. Joya de Nicaragua/Subculture Studios My Uzi Weighs A Ton (MUWAT)

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 90
Review:
Med strength with full flavor wrapped in a deep oily wrapper that is well constructed with a slow burn. Easy cigar to enjoy with cocoa & slight hints of spice. This is not a cigar you will throw away. Drew Estate Cigar Co. Undercrown

Date Reviewed: 08/14/18
Rating: 100
Review:
Undercrown all the way, baby.
Med to full body with huge flavor & rich smoke that lingers in the air easily. Many people call it the poor man\'s Liga & yes you can see it that way. This cigar will not leave you needing a another as it\'s a very fulfilling smoke. Quesada Cigars Oktoberfest

Date Reviewed: 08/21/18
Rating: 70
Review:
Nice bold stick, that delivers in flavor & experience. Goes well with red wine & holds up after a great steak. Has some spice notes on the nose & in taste. Joya de Nicaragua JOYA Red

Date Reviewed: 08/21/18
Rating: 50
Review:
This stick fell flat for me. Not really complex, however built well. No burn issues. Mild in flavor & with some light notes on wood. Almost got lost from the Hard Cider I was drinking. Joya de Nicaragua JOYA Black

Date Reviewed: 08/21/18
Rating: 50
Review:
I smoke this when I don\\\'t have time to pay attention to my cigar. It is well constructed with a bit of good flavor notes, however it doesn\\\'t over excite me to smoke it regularly. Joya de Nicaragua Cabinetta Serie

Date Reviewed: 08/21/18
Rating: 80
Review:
Love the Cabinetta, it would have a 5 star if it was the lancero. However with that said this such a great smoke weather it your morning cigar or your only of the day. It\'s mellow with some spice & hints of sweetness. Always well constructed. Tatuaje Cigars Inc./Havana Cellars El Triunfador

Date Reviewed: 08/21/18
Rating: 90
Review:
I would love to have a box of these on hand at all times. A wonderful med body stick is so great as the flavors are delightful. It brings a smile to me just thinking about. Gunslinger Cigars Perdition

Date Reviewed: 08/21/18
Rating: 90
Review:
Perdition is pretty amazing, a whole lot nicotine power with 4 levels of pepper. I never go wrong with this when I am looking for a heavy hitter. This cigars stands up against even rye whiskey or even a peaty scotch. Good construction with solid smoke that is enjoyable A. Fuente & Co Casa Cuba

Date Reviewed: 10/23/18
Rating: 90
Review:
Casa Cuba is a great rich bodied cigar with a tasty spiciness intermingled with sweet that never gets muddy. This cigar always has a great draw with no burn issues, as it is a Fuente. AJ Fernandez Last Call

Date Reviewed: 10/23/18
Rating: 50
Review:
Meh... For it\'s price, I will go other cigars as it wasn\'t great. I guess last call refers to people\'s judgement at last call.For me it was pretty monochromatic. Tatuaje Cigars Inc./Havana Cellars Seleccion de Cazador – Miami

Date Reviewed: 10/23/18
Rating: 100
Review:
Great cigar that will not leave you wanting with its big rich flavors. I found it nice to smoke by the fire & went well with s\'mores & scotch. Drew Estate Cigars Liga Privada H99

Date Reviewed: 12/17/18
Rating: 80
Review:
This is a solid cigar with surprises. The CT Corojo wrapper was very surprising to me. Instead of the leather & rich cocoa notes that I am used to I got notes of ceder, spice & pepper. I found it quite delightful. Well constructed without any issues. Joya de Nicaragua Antaño Dark Corojo

Date Reviewed: 07/17/19
Rating: 100
Review:
Rich greatness with sweet notes of cocoa. This cigar has always been well constructed. Make sure you are ready for the Vitamin N punch. This is no light weight Mombacho Cigars Tierra Volcán

Date Reviewed: 11/20/19
Rating: 80
Review:
This cigar is great with an English Breakfast Tea or a light roast coffee.It has a rich nuttiness with undertones of coffee & wood. very much an enjoyable cigar Blanco Cigar Company Liga Exclusiva de Familia Natural

Date Reviewed: 11/20/19
Rating: 40
Review:
Great presentation...but not so much as great tasting to me. I found it to have some bitter grassy notes that didn\'t really calm down throughout the cigar. Royal Agio Balmoral Dueto

Date Reviewed: 03/31/20
Rating: 90
Review:
From construction to smoke this cigar is a delight. Starting off with light notes of hay & earth then transitioning to baking spices. Towards the end of the 3rd 3rd baking spices hung around with hints of coffee beans. I like to revisit this cigar a lot. Joya de Nicaragua JOYA Black

Date Reviewed: 03/31/20
Rating: 40
Review:
The Joya Black is NO show stopper for me. I found it to be bland & a 1 note No wonder. I retried this cigar a couple of times & have never had a good experience. Black Label Trading Co Deliverance Nocturne

Date Reviewed: 04/05/20
Rating: 100
Review:
Get some Deliverance in your life. Rich full body with full flavor. This cigar will handle you right if you can handle it. Might want to eat a little heavier if you are not used to smoking lots of Vit N. Black Label Trading Co. Bishops Blend

Date Reviewed: 04/05/20
Rating: 90
Review:
One of my top 3 cigar choices from Black Label. Rich chocolate notes with hints of graham cracker & baking spices. I found it go well with an ages Rum La Flor Dominicana Airbender

Date Reviewed: 05/07/20
Rating: 90
Review:
I enjoyed this cigar with its smooth draw & spicy notes mixed with nuttiness.