"The Digestivo was a flavorful, well constructed introduction to the line
for me. Knowing the Bodega family’s passion for tasty cigars, food, and
beverage I had high hopes. The Digestivo didn’t fail to meet my
expectations. The whole experience encapsulated, for me, the idea behind
Bodega’s philosophy of the lifestyle."
Casas Fumando reviewed the Ezra Zion Eminence: "just how
great Mexican San Andreas is as a wrapper when it is blended correctly,
and that’s exactly what these boys did with the Eminence. They created a
bold, flavorful experience leading off with great maduro flavors
followed up with some awesome sweetness which then evens out to finish
off creamy and smooth. You can’t really ask for much more in terms of
experience. The construction was on point, and the price is within
reason."
Link
From Dan Gumm's Cheap Ash Reviews, on the 1502 Cigars Emerald Perfecto: "I found the cold draw free with notes of rich tobacco and brown sugar as
the main flavors, while at the same time the wrapper left a slight
sweetness on my lips."
"Overall I thought the 1502 Emerald Perfecto was a fantastic cigar. The
complexity of the flavor mix actually took me by surprise and the coffee
with cream finish was superb! Hopefully this review shows the
consistent quality that goes in to each cigar they produce."
Review Here "
The strength almost seems too perfect at a solid medium.
The flavors were not too rich and did not jump around throughout the
cigar. These spice and pepper flavors stayed the entire journey of the
smoking experience. It mellowed out towards the end in a light sweet
finish with great leather notes finishing off the puff."
Read the review here
Casas Fumando reviewed the Epicurean Cigars AG Azul:
"The performance of the AG Azul 2008 was
exceptional, allowing me to sit back and relax for almost 2 hours. The
cedar and pepper made up the core of the profile but the shifts in the
intensity of the spice, sweetness, and cocoa finish made this an
engaging ride. The flavors were medium/full and the strength ended right
around the same range." Link here
Stogies on the Rocks reviewed the Bodega Premium Blends Aperitivo: "
From the beginning, I am greeted by the
sweetness that I got from the aroma. It is pretty close to molasses, so
that’s how I will describe it. That note mixes well with earth, wood,
and a mild white pepper. As this section develops, some savory and
floral notes jump in the mix as well."
"It definitely seems like the type of cigar
you would start the night out with friends with. Taking what the
Aperitivo aims to be in mind, I say it is right on the mark!" Read the full review here
2 Gentlemen Review had this to say about the 1502 Cigars Emerald: "As a cigar lover, I am always impressed with a blenders ability to make
cigars so complex. I love when flavors change, and give the palate a
swift kick. It really is amazing. However, something I love even more is
when a blender crafts a cigar with such great flavors that constant
changes are not needed."
"This is a box worthy cigar, and it is on my short list of box purchases."
The full review is at this link
Robusto Cigar Babe gives her take on the Bodega Cigars Digestivo: "a bittersweet cocoa emerges and a touch of espresso with the spicy
peppers subsiding just a little and my palate begins to get acquainted
with a creamy taste. Then all of a sudden a delectable sweet black
cherry emerges that compliments the cocoa very nicely and then after a
few puffs it fades into a complex leather with some accented sweetness"
Read the complete review here
Cigar Memoir reviewed the Emilio Cigars AF2: "This impeccably constructed torpedo was enveloped in a nearly flawless, dark toffee colored wrapper."
"The savory aspects of the AF2 reached their climax in the final third.
Surprisingly, the leather came on strongest, becoming the singular note
in the AF2 while the cayenne dropped to an undertone. The pine-wood
transitioned into a flavor more reminiscent of oak, while waning
slightly in strength. A new dimension introduced itself during the final
third, hazelnut, which was the first appearance of a nutty note."
Full review here
Cigar Nubs reviewed the Bodega Reunion Digestivo: "By the halfway point, a slight peppery spice has shown up, while the
dried fruit and raisin has faded a bit, allowing a rich and creamy earth
to settle in. There is a still a fair amount of sweetness, maintaining
that delicious balance you’d hope to find in a premium cigar."
Read the full review here
Dan Gumm reviewed the Emilio Cigars AF1 and rated it a 94! : "After toasting the foot and lighting the cigar, the first two draws are a
mix of black pepper and cocoa. After the initial black pepper is gone
the flavor changes to a medium body mix of cocoa, tobacco and toast. As
the burn progresses toward the cigar’s mid point the cocoa notes change
to more of a semi-sweet chocolate flavor. In the final half the flavor
shifts to a mix of coffee, cream, chocolate and charcoal. This flavor
mix is what I call “burnt mocha”, and it’s my all time favorite flavor
mix, giving this cigar a long, flavor bomb finish."
The full review can be viewed here
Cigar Tipsters reviews the Bodega Cigars Reunion Digestivo: "Talk about dessert, this cigar reminded me a little of chocolate covered
cherries, but not in a syrupy calorie laden way. Midway through the
smoke a delicious wine soaked oak emerges, mixing very nicely with the
leather, earth and touches of pepper and cocoa. I think this is when I
realized that I didn't want this cigar to end. The Digestivo never got
too hot to handle so when I smoked it down to almost the nub, I wasn't
shocked when my mind starting thinking about smoking another one"
Full Review Here
Catfish Bluezz reviewed the 1502 Cigars Ruby on Cigar Federation: "
Final Third: The coffee and cocoa flavors became much
darker at this point, leaning towards dark cocoa and espresso flavors.
The retrohale left a distinct sweetness that was the key to the balance
of the blend with the darker draw notes. Underneath everything lied the
pepper and cedar still, with the sweetness bringing the draw and retro
together for a symphony of flavor. I did find a soft spot, which was
the culprit of the weird burn, and took a touchup. That did not affect
my notes though, and I sat back and enjoyed the final inch"
Review here
Video reviews this month
Rodrigo Cigars La Fortaleza by
Cigar Review TV
1502 Cigars Black Gold by
Beard Cigar Beard
Nomad Cigars S 307 by
Cigar Review TV
Emilio Cigars AF2 by
Half Ashed
1502 Cigars Ruby by
Beard Cigar Beard
And by the way Dora Paoletti Lilly. I will love you until the day I die. Thank you for being my inspiration.
Great post Gary!
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