Sonal's Cigar Reviews

Sonal's Cigar Reviews - My Father Blue Robusto Cigar.   This My Father Blue Robusto Cigar is beautifully smooth, complex and elegant with evolving flavours of spice, cedar, cocoa, espresso and some sweetness.       My Father Blue Robusto – Cigar Review The My Father Blue Robusto delivers a beautifully balanced and refined smoking experience from start to finish. On the palate, it opens with an appealing sweet creaminess that is quickly joined by savoury notes of leather, warm cedar, and a gentle nuttiness. These flavours are well integrated rather than overpowering, creating a smooth and composed profile throughout the smoke. What stands out most about this cigar is its balance and approachability. Despite its classic Robusto format, it offers impressive complexity without becoming heavy or aggressive. The construction is excellent, with an even burn and an effortless draw, allowing the flavours to develop naturally and consistently as the cigar progresses. Drinks Pairing suggestions with My Father Blue Robusto Thanks to its creamy texture and savoury undertones, the My Father Blue Robusto pairs particularly well with a well-made espresso or a flat white, which enhances the cigar’s nutty and cedar notes. For an evening pairing, a light to medium-bodied aged rum or a smooth bourbon works beautifully, complementing the sweetness without masking the cigar’s subtle complexity. Those who prefer whisky may enjoy it alongside a softer Speyside or a gentle Highland malt, where the balance mirrors the cigar’s own refined character. Overall, this is a cigar that suits both newer smokers exploring flavour nuance and experienced aficionados who appreciate a polished, medium-bodied profile.  Elegant, smooth, and complex, the My Father Blue Robusto is an excellent choice for a relaxed, contemplative smoke at any time of day.  A definite must try whether you're a cigar newbie or cigar aficionado, this cigar is beautifully balanced, elegant and so delicious!

Its a beautifully smooth, complex smoke with evolving flavours of dark bitter chocolate, nuts, slightly woody and savoury to a sweet, creamy delicious milk chocolate flavour that leaves you wanting more.

Honest Montecristo Open Master Review This cigar is a beautifully sweet, creamy, light, smooth and complex smoke.  Perfect for beginners and aficionados alike.   Buy one here to try it: Montercristo Open Master Montecristo Open Master – Cigar Review The Montecristo Open Master is a smooth, gently evolving Cuban cigar that delivers flavour without heaviness, making it an excellent choice for relaxed, everyday enjoyment. From first light, the profile opens with clean woody tones and dry cedar, setting a classic Cuban foundation. A faint touch of white pepper adds just enough brightness to lift the palate without introducing sharpness. The draw begins slightly tight, but as the cigar settles, the flavours start to open up and round out. Alongside the wood and cedar, a soft cocoa creaminess comes through, bringing balance and a subtle richness to the early stages. Strength remains firmly in the light-to-medium range, allowing the flavours to develop comfortably rather than aggressively. As the cigar progresses, the profile evolves into a gentle honeyed sweetness, supported by creamy textures and hints of dried fruit, particularly raisins. This mid-section is especially enjoyable, with the sweetness and creaminess working together to create a smooth, moreish character that keeps drawing you back puff after puff. Toward the finish, the cigar closes with warm, biscuity notes that feel comforting and well rounded, leaving a clean, pleasant aftertaste. It’s the kind of cigar that finishes all too soon, leaving you wanting just one more draw. Pairing suggestions The Montecristo Open Master pairs particularly well with drinks that complement its creamy sweetness. A flat white or cappuccino enhances the cocoa and biscuit notes toward the end of the cigar. For something stronger, a soft, honeyed rum works beautifully alongside the mid-smoke sweetness, while a gentle, rounded whisky with minimal smoke allows the cigar’s subtle evolution to remain the focus. Overall, the Montecristo Open Master is a refined, approachable Cuban cigar that rewards slow smoking and attention. Smooth, lightly sweet, and highly moreish, it’s an excellent option for daytime smoking or when you want flavour without intensity.

Sonal's Cigar Review of Hiram and Solomon Traveling Man Robusto.  The cigar is a full bodied smoke with herbaceous, savoury notes.  It is a rich, complex cigar with vegetal notes, tones of green grass, cedar and spice.

  I love the Casa Turrent cigars from Mexico.  Having travelled there and visited the farm and factory in Veracruz, and met the wonderful Turrent family, I have a deeper understanding of the cigars, tobacco and people involved.   This cigar is creamy, medium in strength and so smooth.  It's one of those cigars that pairs well with a bottle of something fizzy and a lovely Summer day.  I often smoke it right to the end and have a genuine sadness when it finishes, it's that good.  Definitely try one if you've not had one yet.  https://thesmokingjacket.co.uk/collections/casa-turrent-mexico/products/casa-turrent-1880-claro-double-robusto-1-single The other cigars in this range are also fantastic and are with a try.  We have put together a sampler of all 4 Double Robustos in the 1880 range.  Shop here to have a try.