HAND CRAFTED IN ESTELI, NICARAGUA – The Rose of Sharon embraces a unique blend that will enhance the current Southern Draw Cigars core line including the Kudzu – Oscuro and Firethorn – Rosado blends. A very well-balanced cigar with Mild Body – Medium Flavor.
The natural cloud cover of Ecuador has supplied us with a prized wrapper, a velvety feel, gentle sweetness and a toasty burn, our beloved Nicaragua has gifted us with rich and elegant binder and filler tobaccos while the distinct Piloto Cubano of the Dominican Republic adds a dose of boldness and spice that allows this blend live up to its moniker. “She don’t know she’s beautiful!”
Ruben Tapia (verified owner) –
What a Great cigar!
Grim (verified owner) –
I bought 3 toro cigars when Tim and the rest of the cigar community was hyping it up. Right off the truck or one day in the humidor I wasn’t impressed. After waiting about 2 months later I can say this cigar amazing. Perfect burn and tons of smoke per draw. A little spice and lots of smooth dessert like flavors(citrus musk, woods, cream, cocoa, apricots). I say buy it and sit on them for a month for a spcial occasion smoke.
John MacDonald –
Well what a great stick! Fantastic cold draw, right off the light tons of smoke. Razor sharp burn. Great construction. Nice cedar notes but I was just expecting something else/more and I can’t pin point what it was. Thus 4/5 for me. Definitely a must try stick!
Vijay Lamba (verified owner) –
Tim never gives a biased review. I’m hooked on to this. The the customer service is amazing. I once got a bad stick. Later got to know it was my fault. They sent me another. No questions asked. Love you Tim snd your staff.
Jamie Hall –
Had this stick in the lancero size and i have a toro waiting in the humidors. That said I was extremely impressed by this cigar. It has everything yo love about a great connecticut and adds a boost of flavor. Very creamy with a kick of spice. I find it to be more of a pie spice rather than pepper. This blend is currently one of my faves and will be in my humidor for sure. Please get the lancero size i will be buying them by the box.
ReneAreu (verified owner) –
A very pleasant Connecticut cigar, mild to medium body… Small hint of vanilla, chocolate and earth… Final smoking time one hour and 26 minutes, the only thing I didn’t like was that being that it was a box press cigar I did have to touch it up three times… A very good cigar with coffee, the draw was a little loose but I did smoke it down to the nub Overall a very good Connecticut cigar, although I prefer the Maduro full body cigars…
Jacob SanSoucie –
This stick is awesome! Will buy again!
Mike T (verified owner) –
My goodness gracious, this is a GREAT cigar. I was very pleasantly surprised with this blend. I’m not typically a mild/medium guy, but this is such a great stick.
Flavors were very complex, with excellent construction and draw. It’s certainly creamy with nuances of hazelnut and a bit of fruity sweetness. Just fantastic. I was a 93 on this one… and it’s under $10! Worth a 5-pack or a box buy without question. Kudos to Southern Draw.
aswanson0210 –
This is a great stick.
Great burn, great flavor. Mild and nutty with just a bit of pepper and spice in the background.
Gets better the farther you smoke it. My favorite Connecticut
Jendrizzi (verified owner) –
I’m maybe late to the game here, with all the positives I’ve heard. The cold draw had some nuttiness. From first light, the smoke was creamy and a bit fruity. Not citrus, more like pears. The retrohale had nice white pepper notes. The burn was clean with no touch ups required. The center brought cedar and more pepper edging toward black pepper. Mid strength, but mid-plus on flavor. Don’t let the beautiful pink bands throw you off, this lady isn’t dainty.
Joel Smith (verified owner) –
I’m more partial to full flavor cigars, but this was a great lighter cigar. It didn’t lack on the flavors at all. This was enjoyable from start to finish!
stvnsanders7 (verified owner) –
I may have to reevaluate this one. Very lackluster. It has a great presentation but the draw was very tight. Very smooth, very consistent, however, I picked up ZERO flavor notes. I’m going to let the second one I bought age for a little bit to see if it gets better but so far, it’s a dud for me.
John M (verified owner) –
It’s very good but I just prefer the desert rose Lonsdale. If you’re into milder sticks, it’s hard to beat this line overall.
stvnsanders7 (verified owner) –
Reevaluating this one. Great smoke. Let it age, folks. A little weak for my taste, but, nice regardless. On the second go-around I paired it with Elijah Craig Small Batch and I got some real nice popcorn and almond notes. Still not a stand-out in boldness but that’s just me being picky on account of my lust for maduros. This is a good, smooth stick, maybe not for folks who like bigger flavors but it’s not a dud like I mentioned in my previous review.
Irishfan951 (verified owner) –
Great cigar at a reasonable price! Pretty light bodied with a little almond. Will be adding more to the humidor
Baston (verified owner) –
Lets keep this one secret before they all sell out and become harder to buy!…heaven in a stick
paganini21 (verified owner) –
I tried one from a Southern Draw Sampler that I bought on this site over a year ago and it was heavenly. Just smooth, creamy deliciousness. I immediately ordered a 5 pack and upon comparison I can tell that this cigar, although good when new, definitely benefits from a little aging.
Matteo (verified owner) –
The Rose without the thorns. Great cigar! Looks great, construction on point, and the draw is right where I like it. It settled in at a medium profile, with creamy sweetness, nutty undertones, and a hint of spice.
Matteo (verified owner) –
Gorgeous, smooth wrapper. Pink band makes it pop a little more.
Medium body, sweet woods. smooth-creamy smoke texture. Retro brings the pink pepper.
MuffinStumps (verified owner) –
I usually gravitate to more full bodied cigars, but I’ve been trying to expanded into the mild and mediums worlds just for the experiences, and can say that without a doubt, especially for the price, this is one of my top mild/medium sticks I’ve had so far. I will definitely revist these again, and encourage anyone to try one if you’re in the same boat as me.
Jacob McCormick (verified owner) –
Fantastic! This is magic cigar that got my wife into the hobby
Rapturecat (verified owner) –
If relaxing was a cigar it would be this one.