Cabaiguan 5.25X50
Guapos Robustos Extra Sun Grown
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Received as a gift not sure how long it was aged
Price is about $8
Smoked July 2010
(Skip the next paragraph if you want to get straight to the review)
This cigar comes to us from Don Pepin Garcia and is manufactured in the Tatuaje factory in little Havana Miami. This is the first Cabaiguan I have smoked.
Anyway, it is a well made cigar with a traditional Cuban pig tail style triple cap and features a natural wrapper from Ecuador along with Nicaraguan filler and binder. I was definitely impressed by the construction and eager to light it up.
Enough about the cigar and on to the review.
Pre-light
As I mentioned this cigar was very well made with no soft spots. The natural wrapper had some slight veins but was smooth to the touch and at first glance looked quite mild.
The pre light draw was a little tight(definitely manageable) and had strong tobacco notes along with some subtle earth and spice.
First Third
Strong leather and tobacco notes along dominated the first few draws. It also had a long creamy finish with some pepper. Definitely normal for a Pepin cigar. As I smoked on, the finish shortened, became somewhat dry and it got more and more interesting. Sweet fruit and walnuts were noted.
Second Third
The second third was extremely pleasant with strong notes of almonds, leather and some cinnamon. The finish remained short and dry, but the flavor was outstanding.
Last Third
As usual, Pepin doesn’t disappoint and the final third was even more complex. It was bright with citrus, dark chocolate, and spice. At one point I noticed some sweet floral notes that reminded me of honey. I nubbed this one as far as I could take it…and PAID for it.
Closing
After that review I am sure you are thinking you should run out and buy a box of these…well, this cigar should come with a warning label. Although the flavors were tremendous, you will earn it. By the second third I started to feel overwhelmed by the strength and was glad I was sitting down. I have smoked many cigars and this was the first one where it was difficult to finish. Afterward I felt pretty ill, and because of that I would only slightly recommend you try this cigar.
That being said, I would say this cigar was the closest cigar I have ever had in flavor to the Cohiba Siglo VI. That is saying a lot!!
However, if you want those flavors I would recommend you get a hold of the Cohiba and skip the Cabaiguan. The Cohiba Siglo VI is a MUCH more pleasant experience as it won’t leave you ill.
Smoke on!(with caution)
Please email me with any questions.
Guapos Robustos Extra Sun Grown
________________________________________
Received as a gift not sure how long it was aged
Price is about $8
Smoked July 2010
(Skip the next paragraph if you want to get straight to the review)
This cigar comes to us from Don Pepin Garcia and is manufactured in the Tatuaje factory in little Havana Miami. This is the first Cabaiguan I have smoked.
Anyway, it is a well made cigar with a traditional Cuban pig tail style triple cap and features a natural wrapper from Ecuador along with Nicaraguan filler and binder. I was definitely impressed by the construction and eager to light it up.
Enough about the cigar and on to the review.
Pre-light
As I mentioned this cigar was very well made with no soft spots. The natural wrapper had some slight veins but was smooth to the touch and at first glance looked quite mild.
The pre light draw was a little tight(definitely manageable) and had strong tobacco notes along with some subtle earth and spice.
First Third
Strong leather and tobacco notes along dominated the first few draws. It also had a long creamy finish with some pepper. Definitely normal for a Pepin cigar. As I smoked on, the finish shortened, became somewhat dry and it got more and more interesting. Sweet fruit and walnuts were noted.
Second Third
The second third was extremely pleasant with strong notes of almonds, leather and some cinnamon. The finish remained short and dry, but the flavor was outstanding.
Last Third
As usual, Pepin doesn’t disappoint and the final third was even more complex. It was bright with citrus, dark chocolate, and spice. At one point I noticed some sweet floral notes that reminded me of honey. I nubbed this one as far as I could take it…and PAID for it.
Closing
After that review I am sure you are thinking you should run out and buy a box of these…well, this cigar should come with a warning label. Although the flavors were tremendous, you will earn it. By the second third I started to feel overwhelmed by the strength and was glad I was sitting down. I have smoked many cigars and this was the first one where it was difficult to finish. Afterward I felt pretty ill, and because of that I would only slightly recommend you try this cigar.
That being said, I would say this cigar was the closest cigar I have ever had in flavor to the Cohiba Siglo VI. That is saying a lot!!
However, if you want those flavors I would recommend you get a hold of the Cohiba and skip the Cabaiguan. The Cohiba Siglo VI is a MUCH more pleasant experience as it won’t leave you ill.
Smoke on!(with caution)
Please email me with any questions.
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