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Old 03-03-2014, 07:54 AM   #1
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Cu-Avana Intensus Hammerhead

This "bundle" cigar recently caught my interest on the CI site, so I decided to take a chance and give them a try.....I'm glad I did! The Hammerhead comes in bundles of 20 and are currently on sale for $37.48. They are advertised as being full bodied and come in one size, 6.0x56.
I've had several of these and so far they have been very consistent. I found them to be rather full-bodied, not overpowering, but a nice kick. I wouldn't consider them to be a complex smoke, but again, consistent. I find a nice dose of spice & pepper throughout with that bit of "oomph" at the back of the throat that I like. If I had to compare these to something else I would say they are somewhat similar to the Cain F, with a bit of "heaviness" or earthiness to it. the Hammerhead uses Nicaraguan long filler and a Corojo wrapper and it does have that typical Nicaraguan flavor profile.
If there is one thing I might find as a small negative it would be the shape of the cap. I am guessing that the Hammerhead gets it's name from the shape of the cap which is "flat". With this shape I would think you'd have to be careful when cutting as it would be easy to cut too much and cause problems? So far I have not had that problem, but I can see where it could be.
This has quickly become my second favorite or perhaps even equal to the JdN Fuerte Serie B cigar in the "bundle" class of cigars.
I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars!
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