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Boston Mike’s Cigar Reviews for 2025
CIGAR REVIEWS AT THE END OF EACH PODCASt
CIGAR REVIEWS AT THE END OF EACH PODCASt
Both Mike and Chaz are long time cigar smokers. They like taking time with friends and enjoy a good smoke while discussing various cigar lines. Since we relish a good cigar, we will give our cigar review and allow you the opportunity to try the brands and lines that we love. Previous reviews will be posted below.
Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Toro H Maduro
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Vital Stats:
Type: Box pressed maduro
Length: 6
Ring Gauge: 54
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro wrapper
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: San Lotano Factory by AJ Fernandez
$16.00 MSRP
“This is a sleek beautifully made cigar. This soft box-pressed cigar has tight, but visible, seams. Very nicely pre
Vital Stats:
Type: Box pressed maduro
Length: 6
Ring Gauge: 54
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Maduro wrapper
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: San Lotano Factory by AJ Fernandez
$16.00 MSRP
“This is a sleek beautifully made cigar. This soft box-pressed cigar has tight, but visible, seams. Very nicely presented.” Eric Espinosa blended this cigar with and for the celebrity Chef Guy Fieri.
First Third
Body/Complexity: Medium
“After I light the cigar and take my first few puffs I get the overwhelming need to grab something to drink. That is the essence of the smoke early on is red pepper flake. When I take a retrohale, after a few minutes, I definitely get strong red pepper flake. This cigar is so rich and the smoke is thick that I want to slow down and enjoy it. Luckily the cigar starts to smooth itself out. The red pepper subsides a bit and is replaced by a distinct stone fruit(Cherry) and Mexican cocoa flavor is with your palette. The pepper is still there as well. The smoke is so thick and rich, almost creamy
Second Third
Body/Complexity: Medium
“The cigar has cooled down and more the flavors have developed. The flavor has transformed into a more spicy Mexican hot chocolate with a spicy cinnamon adobo/cumin spice flavor to that Mexican hot chocolate flavor. Retrohale has a red pepper and chipotle pepper flavor.”
The second third flavor changes from red pepper to black pepper with a continued cheery note and a slight aftertaste of minerals. The oily wrapper burns consistently and the draw is near perfect
“The pepper has faded a bit and the notes of Cinnamon and nutmeg are very noticeable for this of this cigar. Coffee/Espresso is noticed and is “Wicked Awesome” flavor profile. You definitely feel the cigar strengthening in the second third!
Final Third
Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
“The final third is a lot of black pepper !with gingerbread and the reemergence of red pepper. The retrohale I the final third is definitely pepper and mineral based. This cigar draw is still consistent burns well. If you put it down for a few minutes, it tends to stay lit.fantastic and has become one of my “Go-To” cigars. The flavors are great and, although, peppery, it is not overwhelming the palette
Overall Impressions – Espinosa Knuckle Sandwich Toro-H Maduro
I use a single v-cut on the cigar, and the draw is very good as expected. The burn is very good with little to no relight. With a wide-open draw you would think it burns fast, but it doesn’t.
“The construction is well made with a nice silky, velvety wrapper. It fits well in hand.
Overall Strength: Medium-Strong
Experience Overall: 95
- Since this is my regular cigar and in my mind I give it a 90. Since the day I picked one up over 2 years ago, I have never stopped smoking at least one on the daily basis. This cigar was hands down, a solid performer. This was a great cigar and not for a beginner or an apprentice cigar smoker. I especially like the mix of red pepper and stone fruit that gives you an almost “Chipotle “ tasting note.
Montecristo 1935 Anniversary no 2 Torpedo
Montecristo 1935 Anniversary no 2 Torpedo
Vital Stats:
Type: Torpedo
Length: 6 1/8
Ring Gauge: 52
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: San Lotano Factory by AJ Fernandez
$21.00 MSRP
“This is a sleek beautifully made cigar. This soft box-pressed cigar has tight, but visible, seams. Very nicely presented.”
First Third
Body/Comp
Vital Stats:
Type: Torpedo
Length: 6 1/8
Ring Gauge: 52
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: San Lotano Factory by AJ Fernandez
$21.00 MSRP
“This is a sleek beautifully made cigar. This soft box-pressed cigar has tight, but visible, seams. Very nicely presented.”
First Third
Body/Complexity: Medium
“After I light the cigar and take my first few puffs I get the overwhelming need to grab something to drink. That is the essence of the smoke early on is red pepper flake. When I take a retrohale, after a few minutes, I definitely get strong red pepper flake. This cigar is so rich and the smoke is thick that I want to slow down and enjoy it. Luckily the cigar starts to smooth itself out. The red pepper subsides a bit and is replaced by a distinct Mexican cocoa flavor is with your palette. The pepper is still there as well. The smoke is so think and rich, it feels chewy.it is just balanced out by a woody note as you chew the smoke.
Second Third
Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
“The pepper has faded a bit and the notes of Cinnamon and nutmeg are very noticeable for this of this cigar. Coffee/Espresso is noticed and is “Wicked Awesome” flavor profile. You definitely feel the cigar strengthening in the second third!
Final Third
Body/Complexity: Medium-Full
“The final third is a lot of the same with gingerbread and the reemergence of red pepper. The retrohale I the final third is definitely Mexican chocolate or cocoa. This cigar is fantastic and has become one of my “Go-To” cigars. The flavors are great and typically smooth with spice and cocoa. Tastes like I am smoking gingerbread.
Overall Impressions – Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua No. 2
I use a single v-cut on the cigar, and the draw is very good as expected. The burn is very good with little to no relight. With a wide-open draw you would think it burns fast, but it doesn’t.
“The construction is well made with a nice silky, velvety wrapper. It fits well in hand.
Overall Strength: Medium-Strong
Experience Overall: 95
Since this is a regular cigar in my repertoire now, I can’t give a rating lower than a 95. That is how much I enjoy this cigar! This cigar was hands down, a solid performer. This was a great cigar and not for a beginner or an apprentice cigar smoker.
At the finish, this cigar was firmly in my wheelhouse for full bodied cigar and after finishing, I wanted to light another to enjoy again!
“Overall this is a delicious cigar. From spicy to baking spices and Mexican chocolate, The Montecristo 1935 anniversary torpedo is a special cigar nd. Must have in my humidor.