Some time ago, the very kind people at Tres Hermanos sent me some cigars. one has already appeared in Kenfessions and others will surely follow. Now, as a person known for a preference for the long and skinny, this might get awkward (is there a cigar equivalent for cacomorphobia?). Among their offerings is their No 4, Tres Hermanos Short Gordito (No. 4). Let me assure you that it does not resemble the Monte 4 in any way. But I am all for judging on merits, hence I was determined to do so with this cigar.

We are getting close to square cigars, but I do understand that people love the shorter fatter styles. And it does not get much shorter or fatter than this. A cigar ten centimetres in length and with a 70 ring gauge. Yes, that is not a misprint. I had to use a punch – I normally do, anyway – as no clipper is…