Origin: Cuba
Format: Franciscos
Size: 44 x 143
Unknown Box Date
Initial impressions: This cigar was gifted to me by the owner of La Casa del Habano in Playa del Carmen. This being an edicion limitada, I would have hoped for near perfect appearance and construction. This was a bit rustic looking, but well made. Pre-light draw was perfect. Aroma at cold is a touch of sweet with notes of tea leaves and leather.
Opening: Right away, this cigar shows its strength and youth. I understand this cigar was made from 2 year old aged leaves, but its bucking like an unbroken bronco. Very strong from the start, burn is a bit funky. Aroma and smell still hints of tea leaves. Spicy as well. Flavors and strength are in your face, and the burn is just about all over the place the first ¼ inch.
First third: This cigar has complex notes of spices, tea leaves and an almost semi sweet character. Again, medium full. Some slight burn corrections needed throughout first third, but it settled down long before the second half.
Second third: The medium full to full strength accompanied by a spicy tea leaf flavor is working well. A very tasty cigar. Very long oily mouth feel and great big volumes of smoke.
Final third: The tea leaf character gave way to an oily baking cocoa flavor with a creamy strong finish. Still medium full to full. Some slight funky burns appeared late in the final third but nothing got out of control.
Conclusions: Say what you want about EL’s and RE’s, but this cigar had me entranced the whole way. Far from my finest smoking experience, but this little cigar delivered in flavor and strength. I would love to taste these 3-5 years from now.
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