Professor Cigar

30/11/2025

This is Alec & Bradley Blind Faith, a premium cigar produced by the sons of Alec Bradley founder Alan Rubin — Alec and Bradley Rubin — under their own sub-brand Alec & Bradley.

Brand: Alec & Bradley
Cigar Line: Blind Faith
Type: Premium hand-rolled
Country of Manufacture: Honduras (Raíces Cubanas factory)
Blend:
Wrapper: Honduran Trojes
Binder: Double binder – Honduras & Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaraguan (Estelí, including Criollo ’98 & Corojo ’99 varieties)
📏 Common Sizes
Exact size depends on your stick, but Blind Faith usually comes in:
Robusto (5 x 52)

Flavour Profile
Medium-full body
Notes of pepper, earth, dark chocolate, espresso, and a bit of creaminess
Some batches show a sweet-spicy finish

26/11/2025

PDR El Criollito Rosado Robusto 5 x 54

Made with the world’s best Criollo to***cos, the 5 × 54-ring PDR El Criollito Robusto cigar contains a Mexican San Andrés Criollo binder and aged Criollo fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua, covered by a stunning Ecuadoran Criollo Rosado wrapper. Cigar aficionados will experience a medium bodied blend loaded with complex layers of white pepper, almonds, ground coffee beans, cedar, and hints of cinnamon.

26/11/2025

Undercrown Maduro Flying Pig

Behold the working man's indulgence - Drew Estate's Undercrown, a high-end cigar born from the ingenuity of the factory's rollers. Renowned for their infused ci**rs, Drew Estate's foray into traditional craftsmanship resulted in the Liga Privada #9, a favorite among the rollers themselves. Such was the demand that the rollers had to curb their own consumption. Yet, the working man adapted.

Crafted with to***cos akin to the Liga Privada #9 but more readily available, Undercrown emerged as the people's choice. A dark San Andres maduro wrapper enrobes this medium to full-bodied gem, offering notes of coffee with a subtle spice that gains prominence as the journey unfolds. While slightly less potent than its counterpart, the Undercrown maintains a rich and satisfying flavor profile.

Celebrated with a well-deserved 91-rating, the Drew Estate Undercrown secured its place in the Top 25 Ci**rs of 2017. The reviewers lauded its robust character, featuring strong oaky and leathery notes, complemented by hints of vanilla and a delightful roasted coffee bean finish. A high-end delight for the discerning working man's palate.

07/08/2025

Cohiba Behike 56 the legendry

14/07/2025

La Vieja Habana by Drew Estate, a well-regarded Nicaraguan cigar brand known for quality construction at an affordable price point. Here's everything you need to know:

🔖 Brand & Line

Brand: La Vieja Habana (Spanish for “The Old Havana”)

Made by: Drew Estate, a renowned cigar manufacturer based in Estelí, Nicaragua.

Line: La Gran Fabrica Drew Estate (as printed on the band)

First introduced in 1996, this was Drew Estate's first traditional hand-rolled cigar line before they became famous for infused ci**rs like ACID.

🥇 Reputation

Marketed as a value-conscious premium cigar—affordable but never cheap in quality.

Popular among seasoned smokers for everyday use.

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🧱 Construction

Filler: Nicaraguan short-filler to***co (though it's more of a “mixed-filler”—a combination of long and short cuts).

Binder: Nicaraguan

Wrapper Options: Comes in several varieties:

Connecticut Shade (light wrapper, creamy/mild)

Brazilian Maduro (dark, sweet, bold)

Cameroon (spicy, earthy)

Cuban Corojo (rich)

Connecticut Shade or Corojo version (hard to tell definitively from color alone).

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🔥 Flavor Profile (General Notes)

(May vary slightly based on the wrapper type)

Connecticut Shade: Mild to medium. Notes of toasted nuts, hay, cedar, and mild creaminess.

Corojo: Medium-full. Earthy, peppery, with hints of cocoa and espresso.

Maduro: Sweet, full-bodied with dark chocolate, molasses, and spice.

Cameroon: Medium. Woody, spicy, with some sweetness.

📐 Sizes

La Vieja Habana ci**rs come in various shapes and vitolas like:

Rothschild

Toro

Belicoso D

Celebracion Nacional

Gordito Rico

💰 Price

Very affordable:

US$2.50–5.00 per stick, or ~$50–60 per box

📦 Availability

A favorite for beginners looking to explore Nicaraguan profiles, or for seasoned smokers who want a daily go-to.

🧑‍🏫 Tips for Enjoying

Best stored in a humidified environment (65–70% RH).

As a mixed-filler cigar, draw can occasionally be inconsistent—try a punch cut to help maintain structure.

✅ Summary:

Feature Detail

Brand La Vieja Habana
Maker Drew Estate (Estelí, Nicaragua)
Filler Nicaraguan mixed-filler
Wrapper Varieties Connecticut Shade, Maduro, Corojo, Cameroon
Body Mild to Medium / Medium-Full (depends on wrapper)
Price (USD) $2.50 – $5.00 per stick
Best For Everyday smoke, beginner-friendly

14/07/2025

08/07/2025

Condega Series F.

I have got a Condega Serie F Pirámide cigar in your hand — easily identifiable by its torpedo/pyramide shape and the bold red band with gold lettering.

🥇 Quick Profile:

Brand: Condega

Series: Serie F (the flagship blend)

Vitola: Pirámide (torpedo head, tapered cap — ideal for a controlled draw and flavor concentration)

Origin: Nicaragua

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo

Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan

🧪 Flavor Notes (Pirámide Specific):

Initial draw: Sweet cedar, nutmeg, and white pepper

Mid-section: Creamy texture with notes of cocoa and roasted almonds

Final third: A little earthier with a comeback of cinnamon and faint leather

Medium to medium-full strength

Very smooth transitions and consistent burn

🔥 Smoking Tips:

Cutting: Use a sharp guillotine cutter slightly above the shoulder due to the torpedo shape.

Ideal Pairing: Aged rum, medium-bodied red wine, or strong coffee.

Burn Time: ~60–80 minutes

💬 Verdict:

The Pirámide vitola enhances the Serie F’s flavor complexity due to the narrow foot and broader body — making it a solid choice for both beginners and aficionados. It’s considered great value in the boutique Nicaraguan category.

13/06/2025

I am holding a New World Dorado cigar by AJ Fernandez, a well-regarded name in the cigar industry. Here's a quick breakdown of this cigar:

🌿 New World Dorado by AJ Fernandez

Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Sun Grown (from Dorado farm)

Binder: Nicaraguan (also from AJ’s own farms)

Filler: Mostly Nicaraguan, with a large portion from the Dorado farm

Body: Medium to full

Flavor Notes:

Earthy and rich

Notes of cedar, nuts, pepper, and slight sweetness

Well-balanced and complex

🥇 What Makes It Special

The "Dorado" name refers to the golden hue of the to***co leaves from AJ’s farm in Estelí, Nicaragua.

The cigar is highly rated and appreciated by aficionados for its consistent burn, draw, and nuanced flavors.

30/11/2024

BY AJ Fernandez, Enclave Broadleaf Nicaraguan Cigar. AJ Fernandez Enclave Broadleaf reflects a joint blending effort between AJ Fernandez and his father, Ismael Fernandez. In August of 2019, Enclave Broadleaf scored 93 points in Cigar Aficionado for its sweet and earthy profile of cocoa powder, vanilla beans, and leather with a robust finish. The full-bodied, full-flavored cigar is drafted from a succulent Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and an ample combination of Nicaraguan binder and filler to***cos. Choose from a series of popular, well-made shapes designed to showcase AJ’s command of Nicaraguan taste.

28/11/2024

Signature Edition Aganorsa Leaf. A Nicaraguan Cigar.

Cigar Review: Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection
by David Jones · April 4, 2019

AgaSig_straightVitola: Corona Gorda
6” x 44 ring gauge

Purchased at Burns Tobacconist
Background
Aganorsa Leaf unveiled it’s Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection at the 2018 IPCPR show. This project was shepherded by company owner, Eduardo Fernandez, and his son, Max, and is a Nicaraguan puro using the Aganorsa to***cos the company grows.

The wrapper is a Rosado Claro Corojo 99 from Jalapa, the binder and filler use Corojo 99 and Criollo 98 from Jalapa and Esteli, as well as half a leaf of Medio Tiempo, a rare high priming to***co used very seldom in ci**rs.

There are 4 sizes available, each of which ships in boxes of 25. These are a “regular but limited” production item, with only 500 boxes per size being made for 2018. The 2019 production started shipping of late, with a few boxes making their way to the store where I work.

Both of Leaf Enthusiast’s sponsor stores—Cigar and Pipes and Small Batch Cigar—carry Aganorsa Leaf Signature Selection. I got information for the background section of this review from Cigar-Coop’s news story about the cigar’s release.

25/11/2024

JFR, hand rolled a Nicaraguan Cigar.