Date Added: Sunday 02 November, 2014
by Jamie
£11.99
I'm always amazed by non cubans - this is a brand I'd never heard of and wanted to give a go because of the large ring gauge.
On lighting up, the cigar smelt really nice - no burnt or charred flavours on the first few puffs. I did take it very slowly though, drawing maybe every minute 1/2 to get things going. As previous reviewers found the first 1/3 to be very bitter, yet I didn't have the same experience. Lots of smoke, felt nice and earthy/full.
About second half in, the creamy nuttyness came through - very smooth and delicious, didn't over puff which I think helps alot with cheaper cigars as they tend to be alittle rough imo. Still loads of smoke, very nice to hold in the mouth then slowly let out. The wrapper had a tiny flaw, wich caused small burn issue but mostly burned very evenly and didn't require many touch-ups.
Continuing into the last - I love this cigar!! It really was a pretty thing to remove the band and continue smoking - normally I stop just before the band - not with this one. The nutty and smooth flavour is excellent, I could see myself ejoying these on a summer's day with peace and quiet in the back garden. I swear there was a faint chocolate taste too - sweet and very moreish!
In closing I stopped smoking the cigar just shy of the nub - imo this has to be a perfectly humified cigar, the flavours and taste were perfect for me. Would definetly buy a box to put away for the summer! They would be an ideal gift too, as they look alot more expensive then £4.19.
