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Size: 6 x 60
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Country of origin: Nicaragua
I purchased a box of these from our site sponsor approximately two weeks ago, and have smoked four from the box of ten. The cigars are presented in a very good looking box of ten cigars. They are quite heavily box pressed. As someone who smokes Cuban cigars for the main part, these have been a welcome distraction into the huge and varied world of Non-Cuban cigars, and they have very quickly established themselves as a favourite of mine.
The first impressions of this cigar are impressive. It's a big stick - 6 x 60. I cut the cigar with a straight cut using my Palio cutter. The initial pre-light aroma is hay like. The pre-light draw is loose, as all of the sticks from this box have been.
I lit the cigar using a Xikar jet flame. The large ring gauge demands care on lighting to ensure an even burn, but these sticks are very well constructed. The first thing I notice is that the strength is evident from first lighting. This is not so much a stick that builds in power as many Cuban cigars do. There is a strong leathery note to the cigar, and a very slight citrus (I would describe it as orange zest) background. The volume of smoke production is good, as one would expect from a cigar this size.
In the first third, the power and strength is evident and slowly builds as the cigar is smoked down. The quality of burn is excellent, and the cigar holds its ash well..
The two bands on the cigar come away easily. The glue is not as strong as on some Cuban sticks, so no danger of tearing the wrapper. As I continue to smoke the cigar there is a pepper like spice that tingles on the palette.
Into the second third, the cigar maintains its medium-full profile. More leather and spice are noted. No touch-ups or relights required.
Into the final third, the cigar has become what I would say is full bodied. The spice is pleasant without ever becoming overpowering, but I would say it is a cigar for the more experienced smoker. I think the rather full-on profile would not necessarily suit a beginner, but if you like full-bodied sticks, this is one to add to your 'to try' list...
It's quite rare for me to smoke a cigar down to a point that I'm nearly burning my fingers on it, but I make an exception for these. Smoking time was approximately 80 minutes, and I enjoyed every second. Would I buy another box? Definitely..Will I? Absolutely...
In summary, a hugely enjoyable cigar which has made me want to try other cigars in this range. It's always gratifying to find a new 'go to' stick, and this one really gets the thumbs up from me. I commend it to you all and urge you to try one.
Rupert
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Country of origin: Nicaragua
I purchased a box of these from our site sponsor approximately two weeks ago, and have smoked four from the box of ten. The cigars are presented in a very good looking box of ten cigars. They are quite heavily box pressed. As someone who smokes Cuban cigars for the main part, these have been a welcome distraction into the huge and varied world of Non-Cuban cigars, and they have very quickly established themselves as a favourite of mine.
The first impressions of this cigar are impressive. It's a big stick - 6 x 60. I cut the cigar with a straight cut using my Palio cutter. The initial pre-light aroma is hay like. The pre-light draw is loose, as all of the sticks from this box have been.
I lit the cigar using a Xikar jet flame. The large ring gauge demands care on lighting to ensure an even burn, but these sticks are very well constructed. The first thing I notice is that the strength is evident from first lighting. This is not so much a stick that builds in power as many Cuban cigars do. There is a strong leathery note to the cigar, and a very slight citrus (I would describe it as orange zest) background. The volume of smoke production is good, as one would expect from a cigar this size.
In the first third, the power and strength is evident and slowly builds as the cigar is smoked down. The quality of burn is excellent, and the cigar holds its ash well..
The two bands on the cigar come away easily. The glue is not as strong as on some Cuban sticks, so no danger of tearing the wrapper. As I continue to smoke the cigar there is a pepper like spice that tingles on the palette.
Into the second third, the cigar maintains its medium-full profile. More leather and spice are noted. No touch-ups or relights required.
Into the final third, the cigar has become what I would say is full bodied. The spice is pleasant without ever becoming overpowering, but I would say it is a cigar for the more experienced smoker. I think the rather full-on profile would not necessarily suit a beginner, but if you like full-bodied sticks, this is one to add to your 'to try' list...
It's quite rare for me to smoke a cigar down to a point that I'm nearly burning my fingers on it, but I make an exception for these. Smoking time was approximately 80 minutes, and I enjoyed every second. Would I buy another box? Definitely..Will I? Absolutely...
In summary, a hugely enjoyable cigar which has made me want to try other cigars in this range. It's always gratifying to find a new 'go to' stick, and this one really gets the thumbs up from me. I commend it to you all and urge you to try one.
Rupert
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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