Capadura 898 Extra Ligero Robusto
Size: Robusto (5″ x 50)
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Arapiraca Campesinos 1st Choice / Brazil
Binder: Cubano, La Canela / Dominican Republic
Filler: 4 Tobaccos Piloto Cubano from Navarete, Dominican Republic and Esteli, Nicaragua
Price: Around $5.25 $6.50
APPEARANCE
This is a really nice looking cigar with a small amount of veining and some slight color variations on the wrapper. The wrapper is very slick and shiny with lots of tooth. I love the look of this wrapper because it looks very natural. The cap seems very solid but is applies slightly askew.
CONSTRUCTION
Excellent feel to this cigar, just the right amount of give. As mentioned the cap is very solid but a little crooked. Wrapper feels very supple and smooth under the toothiness. Initial inspection showed this to be a very well made cigar and that is confirmed as the cigar was smoked this is an extremely well constructed cigar.
BURN AND DRAW
When I first cut the cigar ant tested the draw I was worried that it was going to be too open and I would just be sucking air. Fortunately once it was lit it tightened up a bit to perfect for me with a very nice full-mouth of smoke on each puff but with enough resistance to avoid dead wind. The burn stayed razor shape during the entire smoke, as you can see in the pics, and it never required a touch-up or relight. This is definitely one of the best burning/smoking cigars Ive ever had.
FLAVORS AND AROMA
So Ive talked the cigar up a lot in the appearance and construction department but now lets see how it delivers in the most important area. Cold draw produced no noticeable flavors and the aroma of simple sweet tobacco. Once lit there is a peppery zing to this that grabs the side of the tongue, followed with some mild sweetness. As I worked into the 2nd Third of the cigar I noticed some flavors of leather and oak with the continued pepper. Flavors are very pronounced and full, you dont have to dig deep to get the flavors in this one. A phenomenal profile on this one.
OVERALL
I need to order more of these cigars now, it had been a little while since I smoked one and when I fired another up last week it was even better than I remembered. These arent available in many places yet so if youre interested check with Fullers Pullers or Famous Smoke Shop, no Extra Ligero at Famous.
Id easily put this in my Top 5, it seems every time I smoke a cigar and think Ive found a new favorite that I smoke something else that wows me. Then Ill smoke another one of my old favorites and it floors me as well, either way I know that I really enjoyed this cigar and will definitely enjoy it again.
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