Baking spices with an on-ahead cayenne. Dark chocolate delineated from coffee beans via toasted cedar. Carried by a lush oily body of leathery creme brulee. Strong, yet refined.
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Steven Colella –
Great smoke! Very robust and burns beautifully. Looking forward to buying and smoking more of these!!
omcigars –
Steven, that means a lot. When someone calls a cigar robust, beautifully burning, and already knows they want more — that’s the kind of feedback that fuels the craft. Grateful you enjoyed the experience and even more grateful you’re coming back for another round.
– Osvaldo, O.M. Cigars
Cigar Test Ride –
The smell hits immediately with a bold chocolate and espresso aroma—absolutely rich and inviting.
The cold draw gives off another fantastic note of chocolate.
Retrohale starts off more on the woodsy side, with subtle chocolate lingering in the background.
This is definitely close to a full-bodied cigar.
Visually, it’s another flawless presentation from OM—impressive construction, no visible imperfections.
First draw: A delicious combo of dark chocolate with a touch of wood. The flavors are blending perfectly right off the bat. Through the first third, the chocolate dominates, but spice and woodsy notes tag in and out, keeping it interesting. At this point, I’d call it a dark chocolate paradise.
Second third: This cigar takes a powerful turn—spices move forward and the chocolate shifts into the background. The retrohale becomes noticeably spicy with woodsy undertones, and I’m even picking up a bit of pepper dancing in there. Around halfway, the chocolate peeks back in during the retrohale. It’s a back-and-forth between chocolate and spice, and it works.
I’m a sucker for a good dark chocolate cigar, and this one is hitting all the right notes.
What continues to impress me about OM Cigars is how well they manage transitions. Each third feels like a new balance of flavor—a shift in the scale that’s both deliberate and unique.
Final third: Chocolate comes back strong as the dominant flavor. Spice and wood stay in the background, offering just enough contrast. Smoke output has been solid throughout with clean, satisfying draws.
This is a cigar I will absolutely revisit. OM is doing something special, and No. 2 is another standout in their lineup.
Derek Snead –
Great cigars, smooth tasting.
Ghost –
Smooth and sweet. Nice easy relaxing smoke.
LaToshia Wells –
As a lady that enjoys great cigars, I am extremely impressed. The number 2 feels like a vibe.. it’s so hard for me to explain it, it’s a must try. Every fall the flavor got better and better cigar has creamy notes with bold flavors. If you’re looking for something that you’ve never tried before this is your cigar.. again it’s a must try. I’m adding this to my.Humidor!!! I just can’t get over the flavors… This cigar is for the classy and true cigar smokers….#bougie vibes.
omcigars –
LaToshia, thank you for this beautiful breakdown. When someone says a cigar “feels like a vibe,” that’s when I know the blend did its job. The No. 2 was crafted exactly for that slow‑building experience you described—creamy, bold, and getting better with every fall of the ash.
Hearing that it earned a spot in your humidor is an honor. That’s sacred real estate. And those #bougie vibes you mentioned? I’ll take that all day. This cigar was made for people who appreciate flavor, class, and a moment worth sitting with.
Thank you for sharing your experience with so much energy and love. Next time you light one up, I hope it gives you the same vibe all over again.
For the culture, always.
—Osvaldo / O.M. Cigars