CigarAsh reviews the 1876 Reserve

1876 Reserve

Origins: Dominican Republic

Filler: Dominican

Wrapper: Connecticut

Binder: Sumatra

Size: 6 x 50

Shape: Toro

Strength: Mild

 Here is another one from the Budget Bundle Brigade. It’s the 1876 Reserve; this one is going to be short and to the point ….DON’T Do IT!

 

This is a very Mild Dominican and by very mild I am saying it is like smoking air! They come in a Bundle of 20 and in one catalog I have seen them listed as a “2fer” 2 bundles for between $49.99 and $59.99. They are about a buck a stick and they taste like you should get change back from your dollar.

 Despite them being handmade with 100% long leaf filler the ash is flakey so it is all over you when you smoke, the feel to the wrapper is smooth to the touch, but feels as light as they taste and it is so bland looking it should be over looked!

I have gone to great lengths for you my loyal readers I bought a bundle of Robusto’s 5x50 and a Bundle of Toro’s 6 x 50 and let me just say That if my wife reads this and sees how crappy I say they are and that I bought more than one bundle she may reduce my cigar fund.

 

The only people who should smoke these truly bad boys of the Budget Bundle Brigade are the folks that are just starting out smoking cigars because they are inexpensive, not harsh and it will show them what not to buy ever again.

This one rates 1 out of 10

Thanks for reading – Remember keep your Cigars moist.

B.O.T.L.

CigarAsh14

P.S. They have a Maduro version of this cigar now and it isn’t any better than its predecessor.

Johnny V's Cigar Review

Johnny V has picked out for his first Cigar Review a hidden treasure that many Cigar lovers have not discovered yet. One of Drew Estate's Lesser known cigars and very reasonably priced, Isla del Sol. Going with the usual Drew Estate feel it does have a flavor and stands up to the usual scrutiny of Drew Estate quality.

Cigar Stats

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Cigar: Isla del Sol
Company: Drew Estates
Wrapper(s): Sumatra
Filler(s): Nicaraguan
Origin(s): Nicaragua
Size: (Ring Gauge): 5x52
Style: (Robusto est..) Robusto
Price at the Time: (box & Single): $30.99 a Box & Singles are around $2.00 - 3.00
Smell: Sweet with a hint of Coffee
Ash: (Good, Bad, Weak, Solid): good solid ash
Taste: Mild smoke with a sweet tip
Strength: Mild - Medium
Construction: (good, bad, est..): good construction
Rating: (1-10) 9

Review Questions

1. Did you like the Cigar? Yes
2. Would you smoke it again? Yes
3. Was the Cigar worth the money? Definitely
4. Would you recommend it to others? Yes
5. Best time to smoke this particular Cigar? Anytime … I think it would be perfect as an after dinner treat
6. Any particular drink that would go with this Cigar? I enjoyed this cigar with a Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier today but a cup of coffee or a whiskey would compliment it beautifully.
7. Anything else you would like to say about the cigar? This cigar has been a consistent favorite for me, I have yet to be let down by this cigar. I plan to make it a regular in my smoking selection.