Cuaba Distinguidos Cigar - Box of 10

Enjoying Cuaba cigars in general I was looking forward to this a lot. It did not disappoint. Fantastic size lasting over an hour. Plentiful smoke changing from first to last third. The middle being particularly flavoursome and tasty. Like a three course meal. The burn was perfect and the creamy smoke brought me such happiness it is hard to describe. If you take your time with last third it is equally as smooth as the rest. If you have not tried one, do, it will not disappoint. I have a salamones to try next which I am very excited about.

Lasted over 2 hours. The shape of this cigar is impressive to look at, however its quite uneven burning and takes a lot of touching up to keep all components of the cigar burning correctly. Flavour was decent medium body, spicy, earthy and woody and was very pleasant in the thickest part of the cigar however this only lasted a small amount of the overall burn time. A good cigar however Ill stick with the standard shape vitola next time.

This is the best size vitola from Cuaba. Its not ridiculously huge like the Salamones and not too small like the Divinos. Flabvours are consistently brilliant while also being relatively mild. Cuaba and Trinidad are my two favourite Cuban brands and the Distinguidos is my favourite Cuaba.

Quite mild, but a good flavour. Terrible construction though, Im not sure if I got a bad one. Wrapper was cracked, and when I cut it a large portion came off. Smoked ok until I got to the band, but when I removed it, I realised that the split covered about half of the cigar so the last 3rd was wasted. A bit of a disappointment for a £25 stick.

My first of these and, I would have to say, very enjoyable. I was over zealous with both the cut and the lighting, it only needs a little snip and next time I will try just lighting the little tip. A very easy draw and I would say a typically Cuban flavour, if you know what I mean. Lots of smoke, I usually double puff most cigars to fully appreciate the flavour, no need to with this one; even after it’s been put down for a rest. Really enjoyed the first third; definitely full flavoured due to the full flavour of the wrapper, no doubt, but nice with it. I do like strong flavours. Into 2nd third and, I would say, cooler and creamier but I’m never sure whether it’s just my palate becoming familiar with the flavour. Into final third, still mild and creamy to my old taste buds, although flavour started to change to a little harsher, still enjoyable. Last inch it became a little too harsh, even for me. Not really a fan of the end of the cigar, but that might be because I ran out of cognac! Shame it’s not a little cheaper, is my only personal gripe; if it was I would buy a lot more. Overall a really enjoyable smoke, so much so, Ive just ordered another. Goes really well with cognac.