262 Paradigm 4sixty

262 Paradigm 4sixty
Again, I want to say that I'm sorry for not taking a picture.  I smoked this right after I smoked the Diesel Shorty and it was nice to smoke these back to back due to the contradicting flavors.  I tasted a lot of cocoa and coffee throughout this smoke.  It also had a perfectly even burn.  This is a cigar I would like to have again.

Cigar Info
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Cubito, Columbian, and Nicaraguan. Esteli seco/ligero, Jalapa seco/ligero
Size: 4" x 60
Price: $6.50

My Recommendation
Yes.

Diesel Shorty

Diesel Shorty Rothschild
First off, I want to say I'm sorry for not taking a picture of it myself.

Now, onto this magnificent stick.  The Diesel Shorty is one of my all-time favorite cigars and it is one of my go-to sticks.  It is a full-bodied cigar that is also full of flavor and very complex.  The cigar got bolder as it went on.  This cigar was one of the best tasting cigars at the last third of its smoke.  It kicked off with mainly earthy notes and then when it hit the second third of the cigar I tasted a some notes of black cherry which threw me off guard a little bit but it was very delightful.  It ended with notes of earth, and leather.

Cigar Info
Wrapper: Pennsylvania Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Esteli ligero, Jalapa ligero, Condega ligero
Size: 4 1/2" x 60
Price: $5.75

My Recommendation
Yes! Ten times out of ten.

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto

Rocky Patel Vintage 1990 Robusto
This cigar is one of my go-to smokes, because it is an all around good-tasting cigar.  I tasted some nuttiness and earthiness throughout the smoke.  The cigar is very smooth and well-liked by many. 

Cigar Info
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua and Dominican Republic
Size: 5 1/2" x 50
Price: $7.50

My Recommendation
Yes

Flor de Las Antillas Toro

Flor de Las Antillas Toro
This was a fantastic smoke! This was the number one ranked cigar in 2012 by Cigar Aficionado.  I was excited to try this cigar and it exceeded my expectations.  It was very well constructed, resulting in a great draw and creamy smoke. 

Cigar Info
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Size: 6" x 56
Price: $7

My Recommendation
Yes 

Rocky Patel Decade Torpedo

Rocky Patel Decade Torpedo
This smoke was very balanced, and the wrapper was nice and oily.  It was an outstanding smoke from the first light to the nub.  This stick was rich and creamy, and consisted of, in my opinion, mainly a nuttiness.  The wrapper had a very interesting taste as well, something different than I have tasted on a wrapper before, including other Sumatra wrappers. 

Cigar Info
Country: Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuador Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: 6 1/2" x 52
Price: $11.25

My Recommendation
Yes!!

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art Maduro

Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art Maduro
First off, I'm sorry that I didn't get the chance to take a photo of this cigar myself while I was smoking it.
This cigar is one of my favorites and is also one of my favorite cigar shapes which is the perfecto.  Right off the bat, this cigar has a wealth of flavor that envelops the palate and fills the air with a very pleasing aroma.   This smoke was very complex and became fuller as I progressed through to the nub.  Some of the initial tasting notes were coffee and a nuttiness.  As the smoke went on, I began tasting some earthy notes, wood, and cocoa.  The smoke finished off with an earthiness and some spice.
Overall, I absolutely love this cigar. 

Cigar Info
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic
Size: 4 7/8" x 46-56
Price: $8.50-$9

My Recommendation
Absolutely!! You should be smoking one right now while you are reading this! If not, then go out and get one.  This is my opinion of the smoke, and you might disagree, but I love it. 

Oliva Serie V Torpedo

Oliva Serie V Torpedo
This cigar was very balanced throughout the whole smoke.  It mostly carried some notes of coffee, but a little bit of caramel rested on the palate. 

Cigar Info
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Size: 6" x 56
Price: $7

My Recommendation
Yes, but I'd rather grab the Oliva Nub Maduro instead of this one; although, I must admit that this cigar was very good. 

PDR 1878 Cubano Especial Capa Maduro



 

PDR 1878 Cubano Especial Capa Maduro
This cigar had a nice, inviting, creamy smoke.  It kicked off with some peppery notes and a crescendo of chocolate as the smoke went on.  I liked the stick a lot even though it was not very complex; it had a classic maduro taste throughout the whole smoke, which I liked. 

Cigar Info
Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro
Binder: Criollo '98
Filler: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
Size: 5" x 52
Price: $7

My Recommendation
Yes.

Carlos Torano Casa Torano Maduro

Carlos Torano Casa Torano Maduro
The smoke was kicked off with notes of rich chocolate and wood.  The taste stayed pretty constant with peppery notes and coffee coming around every once in a while.  Good cigar to enjoy while watching some baseball.

Cigar Info
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
Size: 6 1/4" x 50
Price: $7

My Recommendation
Yes.

Cohiba Edicion Diamante Capa Reserva 1980 Robusto

The Cohiba Edicion Diamante Capa Reserva 1980 Robusto
I'll begin this blog with an outstanding cigar by Cohiba.  This is a limited release cigar with a 32 year old Cameroon wrapper.  This is one of the few cigars that I've smoked that are older than I am.  I've heard that the aroma produced from this cigar is one of the most pleasing; however, I smoked this cigar alone so I didn't have anyone to ask how it smelled haha.  It was very smooth throughout the whole smoke and took around 2 hours.  The taste was very complex; beginning with oak and a hint of leather, then shifting into a nuttiness with a hint of spice while holding an even burn throughout.  It was a great smoke for a very rare cigar.

Cigar Info
Binder: Indonesia
Filler: Dominican Republic
Size: 5" x 50
Price: $25

My Recommendation
Absolutely yes if you can get your hands on one!

Welcome to Cigars with Garrett!

Hello and welcome to my blog!  I will be posting twice a week about some interesting cigars that I will be smoking.  I will recommend and not recommend certain cigars for you and answer any questions that you might have about cigars, humidors, or any cigar merchandise.  I hope you enjoy my posts and might even go out and try some of the amazing sticks that I recommend.