Cigar Weekly

gui_tarzan · 08-14-2015, 02:30 PM

This is a very good cigar. Why? I'll tell you.

The dark brown box press (square) cigar caught my attention immediately because it's not something I ordinarily would look at. However, it is well constructed and has a pre-light aroma that captivated my senses.

Aside from the very rich tobacco smell, there is a noticeable side-tone that I can only describe as a deep, earthy hard candy note. Not sweet, mind you, but a scent I can't identify any other way.

Wrapper: Equador Habano, slightly veiney but not overly so and leathery.

Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan

Bunch: Firm but not hard.

Pre-Light Draw: Just right. The richness of the tobacco comes through even though it's not lit.

First light: The flavor of a complex, rich blend comes through immediately. There's no punch of pepper or spice, but there is plenty of body with no burn in the nose or throat.

Post-light draw is perfect. I didn't strain a bit but it also wasn't loose.

After a few minutes the flavors start to build and even though it's not real complex, it is still rich and pleasing. I like spice in my cigars and this doesn't have any that I can taste or smell, but it's got such a full body that it doesn't need spice to make it good.

Smoke: Not bad, enough to say there is some but it's not overpowering. It holds its aroma very well from start to finish.

Post-Light Flavor: Did I mention it's very rich and bold? Chewy, definitely full-bodied but it's not a nicotine bomb. Throughout the experience it didn't change much, but it stayed heady and very enjoyable.

Burn: I had to touch up several times but it didn't take off one way or another. It also burned fairly quick but not hot.

Ash: Flaky dark and light grey.

With a very distinguished flavor and being full of body, this is a cigar I wouldn't hesitate to buy if it were in my local shop. The only thing that would make it better for my taste is just a hint of pepper, but it's very good as-is.

I'd give this one a solid 4 out of 5.

jefslat · 08-14-2015, 08:28 PM

I found this cigar to be a beautiful dark box pressed with leathery notes from the wrapper and the foot. Perfect wrapper with no visible veins. perfect cut with my Palio and a nice smooth draw with hints of the flavors to come.

Lit perfectly. Initial draws gave generous tobacco and leather notes. Burn ran a bit at first, but evened out quickly with no corrections.

Medium to full flavors with full bodied smoke made for a very pleasant cigar. I paired this cigar with Stone's Arrogant Bastard, which brought out some of the spice that was otherwise pretty muted.

Ash was medium to light grey and held onvery firmly to just past an inch.

The draw was nice and smooth throughout, and the muted spices built as the cigar progressed.

Very nice blend, with hints of cocoa in the second half.

As the cigar heated up, the smoke became fairly harsh and got dropped at about an inch and a half.

There are better dark wrapped cigars, but this is definitely worth a try.

I give it 3+ of 5.

Joe Bob says check it out.

spiridon · 08-15-2015, 11:40 AM

Great reviews guys! Sounds like one I need to check out.

08-14-2015, 02:30 PM	#1
gui_tarzan Herf God Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The 26th state Posts: 28,796	IPCPR GMD Heritage 1492 This is a very good cigar. Why? I'll tell you. The dark brown box press (square) cigar caught my attention immediately because it's not something I ordinarily would look at. However, it is well constructed and has a pre-light aroma that captivated my senses. Aside from the very rich tobacco smell, there is a noticeable side-tone that I can only describe as a deep, earthy hard candy note. Not sweet, mind you, but a scent I can't identify any other way. Wrapper: Equador Habano, slightly veiney but not overly so and leathery. Binder/Filler: Nicaraguan Bunch: Firm but not hard. Pre-Light Draw: Just right. The richness of the tobacco comes through even though it's not lit. First light: The flavor of a complex, rich blend comes through immediately. There's no punch of pepper or spice, but there is plenty of body with no burn in the nose or throat. Post-light draw is perfect. I didn't strain a bit but it also wasn't loose. After a few minutes the flavors start to build and even though it's not real complex, it is still rich and pleasing. I like spice in my cigars and this doesn't have any that I can taste or smell, but it's got such a full body that it doesn't need spice to make it good. Smoke: Not bad, enough to say there is some but it's not overpowering. It holds its aroma very well from start to finish. Post-Light Flavor: Did I mention it's very rich and bold? Chewy, definitely full-bodied but it's not a nicotine bomb. Throughout the experience it didn't change much, but it stayed heady and very enjoyable. Burn: I had to touch up several times but it didn't take off one way or another. It also burned fairly quick but not hot. Ash: Flaky dark and light grey. With a very distinguished flavor and being full of body, this is a cigar I wouldn't hesitate to buy if it were in my local shop. The only thing that would make it better for my taste is just a hint of pepper, but it's very good as-is. I'd give this one a solid 4 out of 5. __________________ Jim...<>< The four most dangerous words in the US government: "and for other purposes" I am an AJ Fernandez ho...

08-14-2015, 08:28 PM	#2
jefslat CW WarCraft God CW Special Correspondent Editor at Large Predominant CW Ambassador Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio de Bexar Posts: 39,132	I found this cigar to be a beautiful dark box pressed with leathery notes from the wrapper and the foot. Perfect wrapper with no visible veins. perfect cut with my Palio and a nice smooth draw with hints of the flavors to come. Lit perfectly. Initial draws gave generous tobacco and leather notes. Burn ran a bit at first, but evened out quickly with no corrections. Medium to full flavors with full bodied smoke made for a very pleasant cigar. I paired this cigar with Stone's Arrogant Bastard, which brought out some of the spice that was otherwise pretty muted. Ash was medium to light grey and held onvery firmly to just past an inch. The draw was nice and smooth throughout, and the muted spices built as the cigar progressed. Very nice blend, with hints of cocoa in the second half. As the cigar heated up, the smoke became fairly harsh and got dropped at about an inch and a half. There are better dark wrapped cigars, but this is definitely worth a try. I give it 3+ of 5. Joe Bob says check it out. __________________ El Gringo permanence... El perro, el perro, es mi corazon. El gato, el gato, el gato no es bueno. El Jefe es cantante, El Jefe es muy famoso El Jefe es el hombre con el queso del diablo. El perro, el perro, nunca sin raison El gato, el gato, el gato es obseno El Jefe es caliente, El Jefe es carinoso El Jefe le da besos mejor que su esposo What Would TOJE Do? Þ £

08-15-2015, 11:40 AM	#3
spiridon Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Daphne, Al. USA Posts: 10,880	Great reviews guys! Sounds like one I need to check out. __________________ When you're ready to get in shape, click Here!!