tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42983371848965710142024-03-05T08:19:37.730+01:00Don Alexandro's Cigar-BlogDon Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.comBlogger212125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-59687445375499779762022-06-06T17:00:00.025+02:002022-06-06T19:28:39.093+02:00The Doublecut (Zigarrencutter)Also in English
Nachdem ich bereits das Zigarrenmesser von Victorinox mit einem Hoyo-Mod von CCW (auch als Partagás-Mod) getestet habe, wird es heute deutlich exclusiver: ich teste das Zigarrenmesser von Ralf Buchinger, alias Mr. Doublecut: The Doublecut
Wer The Doublecut das erste Mal in die Hand nimmt, bemerkt sofort die solide und robuste Bauweise. Diese Cutter ist kein Leichtgewicht, Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-12459824392823969272022-06-06T16:00:00.044+02:002022-06-06T19:28:25.003+02:00The Doublecut (cigar cutter)Auch in deutscher Sprache
After I have already tested the cigar knife from Victorinox with a Hoyo-mod from CCW (also as Partagás-mod), today it will be much more exclusive: I test the cigar knife from Ralf Buchinger, aka Mr. Doublecut: The Doublecut
If you take The Doublecut in your hand for the first time, you will immediately notice the solid and robust construction. This cutter is not a Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-59248852556717112242022-02-22T18:17:00.004+01:002022-02-22T18:17:39.491+01:00Romeo y Julieta Linea De Oro - Dianas (2021)RG: 52 (20,6 mm)
Length: 145 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
From the overall appearance radiates the Dianas Premium. The fine and uniform wrapper has hardly visible leaf veins and is of a beautiful, even color. The medium colorado harmonizes very well with the gold of the banderoles. One can argue about the sense and nonsense of the banderoles at the foot end, but I think it Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-23844110132735827132021-12-31T12:24:00.005+01:002021-12-31T12:24:52.635+01:00Top 5 of the year 2021Even though it was very quiet on the blog this year, I still smoked no less good cigars. And although I remember a variety of cigars very fondly, 5 cigars stand for me again this year in highlight:
I particularly liked the Por Larrañaga- Montecarlos this year. A quite fresh cigar from 2019. Perhaps I like the cigar so much because it stands with its very slim format (RG 33) massively against theDon Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-28607491682101310322021-12-24T11:04:00.003+01:002021-12-24T11:04:40.385+01:00Romeo y Julieta Linea De Oro - Hidalgos (2021)RG: 57 (22,6 mm)
Length: 125 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
From a super premium cigar I would have expected actually a slightly better appearance. Although the wrapper is very fine and high quality, many leaf veins from the binder press through, making the cigar look a bit rough. Also, the wrapper is unevenly colored, which also diminishes the visual appearance.
Overall, the Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-32005425143748094712021-08-24T19:06:00.029+02:002021-08-25T09:53:43.013+02:00Leonel - different blends, overviewAll cigars from left to right.
Alle Zigarren von Links nach Rechts.
Leonel White
Mild cigar with the typical aromas of a Connecticut Shade wrapper..
It dominates grassy aromas of hay and wild herbs. In addition, mild wood notes, which contribute a slight bitterness. Aromatic coffee and hazelnut notes round out the blend.
Milde Zigarre mit den typischen Aromen eines Connecticut Shade Deckblattes.Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-17947917909625880832021-07-23T17:28:00.025+02:002021-08-04T08:09:39.295+02:00Arturo Fuente Reserva Don Carlos - RobustoRG: 42 (16,7 mm)
Length: 127 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
The specky, maduro-colored Cameroon wrapper gives the cigar an attractive appearance. Although it has a few clearly visible leaf veins, these do not disturb the visual impression. Haptically, it seems somewhat sandy, which underlines the rather matte impression.
Das speckige, madurofarbene Kamerun-Deckblatt gibt der Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-78806328786227614102021-07-17T12:19:00.044+02:002021-07-17T13:04:23.162+02:00E.P. Carrillo Pledge - Prequel (Robusto)RG: 50 (19,8 mm)
Length: 127 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Notes / Anmerkungen:
98 points! Such a high score was last awarded by Cigar Aficionado magazine in the early 90s:
1992: Hoyo de Monterrey - Double Corona, 99 points
1993: Cabañas - No. 751 Alfred Dunhill Seleccion, 98 points
1993: Montecristo - Dunhill Seleccion Suprema No. 1, 98 points
1993: Romeo y Julieta - No. 758 Alfred Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-60730868374624326112021-07-15T21:30:00.000+02:002021-07-15T21:30:45.244+02:00Asbach - Uralt, 8 Jahre, 15 JahreAsbach Uralt
„Der Klassiker“, bekannt aus Funk und Fernsehen und aus der Cola, weist einen Alkoholgehalt von nur 36% auf.
In der Nase erscheint er mir eher verhalten. Eine leichte Weinnote ist feststellbar, die durch etwas Vanille und Pflaume ergänzt wird. Bei etwas stärkerem Riechen sticht einen der Alkohol in die Nase.
Am Gaumen ist der Weinbrand primär alkoholisch scharf mit einer karamelligenDon Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-92047740994318937762021-07-05T19:48:00.049+02:002021-07-06T11:34:52.676+02:00La Rosa de Sandiego Connecticut - RobustoRG: 52 (20,6 mm)
Length: 127 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
Connecticut Shade wrappers I always see as being particularly fine and filigree. This one is no exception. Due to the almost non-existent veining and the colorado-claro-colored, slightly greenish coloring, the very high quality wrapper almost seems artificial.
Connecticut Shade Deckblätter empfinde ich immer als Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-57543725156411252482021-05-27T19:46:00.031+02:002021-05-28T13:56:47.245+02:00Montecristo - Gran Pirámides (2018)RG: 57 (22,6 mm)
Length: 160 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
from the Habanos-Collectión-Humidor of 2018
Optics / Optik:
The imposing cigar impresses not only by its size, but also by the beautiful appearance. The beautiful, specky wrapper has a fine structure without significant veining. Color-wise, the cigar shows itself in a rich Colorado.
Die imposante Zigarre beeindruckt nicht nur durch Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-65251210093838707522021-03-27T17:35:00.030+01:002021-03-28T11:04:04.292+02:00Trinidad - Reyes (2009)RG: 40 (15,9 mm)
Length: 110 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
Visually, the colorado colored Petit Corona can only be described as perfect. The silky wrapper is of an evenness of texture and has hardly any leaf veins.
Optisch kann die coloradofarbene Petit Corona nur als perfekt bezeichnet werden. Das seidige Deckblatt ist von gleichmäßiger Struktur und weist kaum Blattadern aufDon Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-66222275635920141322020-12-30T15:47:00.034+01:002020-12-30T16:11:58.675+01:00Top 5 of the Year 2020The quest for my personal top 5 turned out not quite easy this year. Not because I would have smoked too less or because no great cigars would have been there. No, there were many for me new and mostly also very tasty cigars. But there was no cigar, which would have remained in my memory as exceptional or outstanding.
But then there are a few cigars that I remember very fondly:
First of all, Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-5910682887695749782020-12-19T10:31:00.000+01:002020-12-19T10:31:43.327+01:00What causes a cigar wrapper to crack?Hier auch in Deutsch.
There are many reasons that causes a wrapper to crack. In this article, I would like to mention what I consider to be the most probable and common causes, not saying that the causes in individual cases are to be found elsewhere. But usually several factors come together.
First of all: This article does not deal with the cracking of the wrapper due to an incorrectly made Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-7236765835054901122020-12-18T15:22:00.034+01:002020-12-19T10:32:07.624+01:00Was lässt ein Zigarrendeckblatt (auf)reißen?Here also in english
Ursachen, die ein Aufplatzen des Deckblattes begünstigen, gibt es viele. Ich möchte in diesem Artikel die meiner Ansicht nach wahrscheinlichsten und häufigsten Ursachen nennen, wobei nicht gesagt ist, dass die Ursachen im Einzelfall an anderer Stelle zu suchen sind. Aber meist kommen verschiedene Faktoren zusammen.
Zunächst einmal: Dieser Beitrag behandelt nicht das Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-14746584189230147002020-12-10T14:22:00.001+01:002020-12-10T14:22:00.129+01:00ADV King‘s Gold - ToroRG: 54 (21,4 mm)
Length: 152 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics and Cold smell / Optik und Kaltgeruch:
The optics and the cold smell correspond to those of the previously smoked Robusto.
Optik und Kaltgeruch entsprechen dem der zuvor gerauchten Robusto.
1st third / 1. Drittel:
The Toro starts directly strong and spicy. As in the cold smell, the aromas remind me primarily of malty black Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-75256673005421911092020-12-04T20:47:00.021+01:002020-12-04T20:47:00.624+01:00ADV King‘s Gold - RobustoRG: 52 (20,6 mm)
Length: 127 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
The cigar dresses itself in a beautiful full Maduro. The flawless wrapper has very few leaf veins that are not noticeable. The gold-colored anila is especially striking with its coloring trimmed to antique. All in all, a very appealing look.
Die Zigarre kleidet sich in ein schönes sattes Maduro. Das makellose Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-30960721294765928042020-11-30T17:49:00.012+01:002020-11-30T20:31:02.944+01:00ADV Queen’s Pearls - RobustoRG: 50 (19,8 mm)
Length: 114 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics, cold smell / Optik, Kaltgeruch:
Optics and cold smell correspond to the previously smoked Corona.
Optik und Kaltgeruch entsprechen dem der zuvor gerauchten Corona.
Notes / Anmerkungen:
In contrast to the rather loosely rolled Corona, this one is rolled rock-hard and therefor the draw is a little to strong.
Im Gegensatz zur Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-34795930313488795362020-11-27T15:09:00.000+01:002020-11-27T15:09:00.961+01:00ADV Queen’s Pears - CoronaRG: 44 (17,5 mm)
Length: 152 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
Beautiful colourado-claro-coloured, finely structured wrapper, no notable leaf veins. Very evenly rolled.
In addition, the heavy anila, which is made of soft metal, is particularly striking.
Schönes colorado-clarofarbenes, feinstrukturiertes Deckblatt, keine nennenswerten Blattadern. Sehr ebenmäßig gerollt.
Besonders Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-67695981858910658462020-11-21T11:57:00.002+01:002020-11-21T11:57:35.564+01:00Arturo Fuente - Gran Reserva Flor Fina 8-5-8RG: 46 (18,3 mm)
Length: 150 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
The coloado-maduro colored Cameroon wrapper gives the cigar a beautiful, appealing appearance. The silky sheen is further enhanced by a bacon-like impression. The few leaf veins do not disturb the positive appearance.
Das coloado-madurofarbene Kamerun-Deckblatt gibt der Zigarre ein schönes, ansprechendes Äußeres. Der Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-28999833211227080042020-11-01T15:48:00.048+01:002020-11-01T15:48:05.741+01:00ADV The Explorer - Corona GordaRG: 46 (18,3 mm)
Length: 146 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
The Corona Gorda has a beautiful colorado-colored, oily wrapper. The even surface is not disturbed by any irregularities. The continuous baconiness underlines the appealing optical impression.
Die Corona Gorda verfügt über ein wunderschönes coloradofarbenes, öliges Deckblatt. Die gleichmäßige Oberfläche wird durch Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-75734475219083137272020-10-21T21:57:00.001+02:002020-10-22T08:44:01.234+02:00Dunbarton Sobremesa - Short ChurchillRG: 48 (19,1 mm)
Length: 121 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
Although the banderole, which is kept in gold, has no inscription whatsoever, it cannot be described as simple. It forms a very beautiful unit with the flawless maduro colored wrapper. The silky wrapper looks a little matt, but still has an attractive luster. The perfectly crafted cigar appears elegant, reserved and Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-60433225998065343602020-10-14T20:47:00.037+02:002020-10-15T08:51:16.981+02:00Marca Fina Nicaragua - LonsdaleRG: 40 (15,9 mm)
Length: 162 mm
Mediumfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
The cigar appears rather average. The colorado-colored, slightly stained wrapper does not show any significant shine. Nevertheless the cigar has an appealing appearance.
Die Zigarre erscheint eher durchschnittlich. Das coloradofarbene, leicht fleckige Deckblatt weist keinen nennenswerten Glanz auf. Trotzdem wirkt Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-85963950362485020832020-10-03T15:18:00.002+02:002020-10-03T15:18:30.097+02:00Sancho Panza - Non PlusRG: 42 (16,7 mm)
Length: 129 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Notes / Anmerkungen:
I bought the little Sancho Panza just for testing, so unfortunately I cannot give any information about its age. However, I estimate the Age not older than 2-3 years.
Die kleine Sancho Panza hatte ich mir mal zum Testen gekauft, sodass ich leider keine Angaben zum Alter machen kann. Ich schätze sie jedoch nicht Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4298337184896571014.post-41947597045359547682020-09-10T15:36:00.021+02:002020-09-10T15:36:00.414+02:00Cuaba - Tradicionales (2018)RG: 42 (16,7 mm)
Length: 120 mm
Longfiller, Totalmente a mano
Optics / Optik:
I personally like the double-figuardos. No matter what size they are, they look elegant to me in a certain sense. The Tradicionales is a smaller format of the brand Cuaba. Like most Cuabas, the finely structured wrapper is classic colorado.
Ich persönlich mag ja die Doppel-Figuardos. Egal in welcher Größe wirken sie Don Alexandrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03906262578780062583noreply@blogger.com0