Big Al's Cigar Blog

Here you will find honest reviews about the cigars that I bought myself and smoked myself.  I like to enjoy a fine cigar 3 to 4 times a week, late at night, sipping on some fine bourbon or tequila.  I've been smoking cigars for over 20 years and I try to be unbiased and honest in my reviews.  You can't trust most of the reviews on the internet or posted on most retailer's websites.  I don't really care if some guy tastes every flavor of the dessert buffet on some crappy cigar.  I want to know if it was an enjoyable cigar that satisfied you and you want to smoke another one.  That's what I try to give you.   <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9914815924126887"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script>

  AJ Fernandez Small Batch Toro  12/19/25 Damn it's cold out, like 40 and dropping, but no wind. With a heat source it's some good smoking weather. Been waiting to smoke this one for like 2 years. AJs are always one of top 10 cigars I smoke routinely.  Mexican San Andreas wrapper, one my favorites. I think the rest is Nicaraguan. Right away it makes good smoke and easy pulls. Medium body. Burns a little sideways, but can touch it up my lighter. Pretty smooth and maybe a little creamy taste.   Putting out tons of smoke but burning pretty quick. I like it. Gots a good aftertaste.  It's Friday night and chose a cigar to go a good hour or so. Yeah it's cold out but with a propane heater, 300 watt speaker system, and football on my outside tv, I think I can enjoy a cigar.  Pairing it with an Aldi brand stout beer. Damn, I poured it in a glass and it looked like stale coke, not one bit of foam. Come on Aldi. It does go good with it though. Great flavor be...

 Montecristo Nicaragua Toro cigar review 12/5/25 Been a long time since I've done a cigar review. That doesn't mean I haven't been smoking some really good ones and some new ones that you should be anxious to try. This is not a new one but a smoke by AJ Fernandez for Montecristo that is guaranteed to be good. First time trying so I'm expecting a 95+ smoke.  I'm a huge AJ fan.  This one is all Nicaraguan. And it's Montecristo so it should be guaranteed to be be flavorful and burn perfectly.  It's a cold night out, about 43, but not too windy. Was trying to watch college football but let's be real. Who wants and who cares to watch the American and Sun Belt conference? Join the FCS. Not going to lie, being from south Georgia, I could make a team of high school players in my region that could beat half these teams.  Anyways, let's light it up. Right away it is burning good with lots of smoke. Good medium wood and leather taste but subtle. Just burns pret...