Cigar Stats:
Size:No. 3 “crema” 6.0" x 49
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano-Rosado
Binder:
Filler:
PRE-LIGHT:
The cap isn't quite average with this one, though I'm not sure it's rare enough to call unique. However, I like it, and the band, with it's pinks, greens, reds, and gold, it can definitely be labeled as unique. This one is pretty easy to spot and unmistakable in my opinion. Squeezing it I can tell this is a well made cigar, it's strong but not too stiff, and it's consistent all the way down from cap to foot. I cant wait to get into this one
THE SMOKE:
Wow, I think this one word sums it up. Okay, my job is done! …... Don't worry, that was just my failed attempt at a bit of humor. However, this cigar is really impressive off the bat. No initial ash or burnt taste either. The flavors go together so well with each other, I really had to focus to point them out. There is a very mild spice to it and maybe a very minute amount of caramel.There is a leather taste that comes out nice, especially on the retro-hail. Even a bit of nut that comes out ever few puffs. I can't stress how well they blend together, making one flavor, unique to this cigar. The ash looks strong, but it didn't hold on too long for me. The smoke is a nice thick white smoke, that billows after almost every puff making this a great cigar for smoke rings. About 1/3 through the cigar, a woody flavor starts to present itself. Like the rest of the flavors, it blends in well. Words just can't give this cigar justice. Soon after the wood presents itself, it becomes more of a background note (though still present) and the leather starts coming through a little more, again, it's evermore present in the retro-hail. Never have I enjoyed a leather taste this much. Not quite half way through the cigar it starts to burn uneven, and don't seem to want to correct itself, so I must take action, pity, because up until this point there was no complaints. Although this cigar didn't get a proper resting time in the humidor do to my eagerness to smoke it and do a review. So that might be the reason for it, but I have my doubts. I'm now officially half way through and the nutty flavors are kicking in a little more... “separating from the pack” you could say. I would like to make note, for those that are interested, that I'm pairing this with Dr. pepper and they seem to go together very well. Not far past half way and I now taste wood more then ever, yes, it's back. It's kicking ass and taking names, but not overwhelming. So far this has been consistently a smooth and even creamy smoke. The draw has been very good too, I have had cigars that had a better draw, but very few. Also, for those that care. This is one of few reviews that I am sadly basing on one stick, but that doesn't mean you should take this review with a grain of salt. I have heard great things about this cigar so I feel like this review will be pretty accurate non the less. I'm getting close to the band on this one and it's mellowing out, only making this cigar better, of which I didn't think was possible. I may often believe in up to six impossible things before breakfast, but this one wasn't one of them, so I am happily surprised. Once again, it's burning uneven and I must correct it, but I do it happily considering it's the only issue I have had with this stick. I'm close to nubbing this, and this cigar could definitely be nubbed, but I don't think I will, simply because its starting to get a bit more peppery then I would like it to be. So im calling this one done
OVERALL:
This was a great cigar. It comes highly recommended by me. I will definitely be buying more of these when I get the chance.
RATING:
9 out of 10
Size:No. 3 “crema” 6.0" x 49
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano-Rosado
Binder:
Filler:
PRE-LIGHT:
The cap isn't quite average with this one, though I'm not sure it's rare enough to call unique. However, I like it, and the band, with it's pinks, greens, reds, and gold, it can definitely be labeled as unique. This one is pretty easy to spot and unmistakable in my opinion. Squeezing it I can tell this is a well made cigar, it's strong but not too stiff, and it's consistent all the way down from cap to foot. I cant wait to get into this one
THE SMOKE:
Wow, I think this one word sums it up. Okay, my job is done! …... Don't worry, that was just my failed attempt at a bit of humor. However, this cigar is really impressive off the bat. No initial ash or burnt taste either. The flavors go together so well with each other, I really had to focus to point them out. There is a very mild spice to it and maybe a very minute amount of caramel.There is a leather taste that comes out nice, especially on the retro-hail. Even a bit of nut that comes out ever few puffs. I can't stress how well they blend together, making one flavor, unique to this cigar. The ash looks strong, but it didn't hold on too long for me. The smoke is a nice thick white smoke, that billows after almost every puff making this a great cigar for smoke rings. About 1/3 through the cigar, a woody flavor starts to present itself. Like the rest of the flavors, it blends in well. Words just can't give this cigar justice. Soon after the wood presents itself, it becomes more of a background note (though still present) and the leather starts coming through a little more, again, it's evermore present in the retro-hail. Never have I enjoyed a leather taste this much. Not quite half way through the cigar it starts to burn uneven, and don't seem to want to correct itself, so I must take action, pity, because up until this point there was no complaints. Although this cigar didn't get a proper resting time in the humidor do to my eagerness to smoke it and do a review. So that might be the reason for it, but I have my doubts. I'm now officially half way through and the nutty flavors are kicking in a little more... “separating from the pack” you could say. I would like to make note, for those that are interested, that I'm pairing this with Dr. pepper and they seem to go together very well. Not far past half way and I now taste wood more then ever, yes, it's back. It's kicking ass and taking names, but not overwhelming. So far this has been consistently a smooth and even creamy smoke. The draw has been very good too, I have had cigars that had a better draw, but very few. Also, for those that care. This is one of few reviews that I am sadly basing on one stick, but that doesn't mean you should take this review with a grain of salt. I have heard great things about this cigar so I feel like this review will be pretty accurate non the less. I'm getting close to the band on this one and it's mellowing out, only making this cigar better, of which I didn't think was possible. I may often believe in up to six impossible things before breakfast, but this one wasn't one of them, so I am happily surprised. Once again, it's burning uneven and I must correct it, but I do it happily considering it's the only issue I have had with this stick. I'm close to nubbing this, and this cigar could definitely be nubbed, but I don't think I will, simply because its starting to get a bit more peppery then I would like it to be. So im calling this one done
OVERALL:
This was a great cigar. It comes highly recommended by me. I will definitely be buying more of these when I get the chance.
RATING:
9 out of 10
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