Origin: Cuba
Format: RobustoSize: 50 x 124
Box Date: Feb 09
Initial thoughts: Hopefully this is a story about the little ugly cigar that could. This was one of two sticks left out of an early 2009 box. Not only was it very rustic in appearance, it had been handled by customers for quite some time and was showing some signs of wear and tear. So, I decided to rescue it. As stated, appearance was rustic at best. Pre-light draw was a bit easy, but not loose, and the aromas at cold were a very earthy strong tobacco character.
Opening: Just after lighting, draw remained a bit easy, but no wind tunnel. Deep earthy tobacco flavors remained, with an ever so slight nuttiness.
First third: This cigar is lacking an oiliness that I expected. Almost a barnyard character is now present. Mouth feel or finish is very short, I suspect because there is no creaminess or oiliness on the palate after the draw. Cigar is medium or slightly below at this point.
Second third: The only real good news here is that the draw tightened up somewhat close to spot on. It is burning relatively evenly, no real touch ups needed yet. The cigar is still lacking a creamy or oily character which I am definitely missing. It’s almost like a dryish hay finish.
Final third: Not sure if my palate was holding it back or the cigar was holding itself back, but a slight oiliness is finally coming on. Flavors remain very earthy at this point. Cigar is finishing at medium plus but nothing more.
Final thoughts: Pretty much blah. Smoked the cigar down to the band, but was not compelled to nub this one. Not the best indication of this marca’s strength.
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