Size: 5 5/8" x 52
Shape: Belicoso
Wrapper: Nic Corojo
Binder: Nic Criollo
Filler: Nic Corojo / Criollo
Price: Around $8
Enjoyed this cigar during an afternoon lull between rainstorms yesterday. It's been on / off rain for the past two weeks here which makes outdoor smoking a game of good timing or choosing small cigars. In this case I was hoping for the former.
Pre-light: Smooth wrapper with a couple of small-medium veins. The tan color is a few shades darker than a CT shade. Overall it feels very solidly constructed with some nice heft. The aroma is cedar and barnyard. I clipped about 1/4" off the stubby cone of the belicoso head and found the draw to be very open.
First inch: This cigar starts off with a blast of white pepper. After a couple draws, a sweet woody flavor is added to the mix. The unusual part here is the very short - almost non-existent aftertaste. The burn is very good and the draw is effortless. Lots of smoke. I'd put this in the mild-medium body + strength range.
Remainder of the first half: After that first inch, the pepper flavor almost disappears. There is still a mild spice flavor, but the main components are wood and a creamy leather. The burn and draw are both excellent and the body + strength kick up to the medium range.
Second half: After the halfway point, the cigar begins a slow increase in body to the med-full range. The strength stays medium though. Flavors are still wood, creamy leather, mild spices with some occasional hints of coffee. Burn and draw remain excellent. I end this around the band point as it's starting to drizzle. Total smoke time = 60 min.
Overall this was a very good smoke. Not a complex cigar by any means, but nicely rich and smooth. I'd say those last two adjectives basically summed it up ... rich and smooth. I'd smoke another one anytime.
Shape: Belicoso
Wrapper: Nic Corojo
Binder: Nic Criollo
Filler: Nic Corojo / Criollo
Price: Around $8
Enjoyed this cigar during an afternoon lull between rainstorms yesterday. It's been on / off rain for the past two weeks here which makes outdoor smoking a game of good timing or choosing small cigars. In this case I was hoping for the former.
Pre-light: Smooth wrapper with a couple of small-medium veins. The tan color is a few shades darker than a CT shade. Overall it feels very solidly constructed with some nice heft. The aroma is cedar and barnyard. I clipped about 1/4" off the stubby cone of the belicoso head and found the draw to be very open.
First inch: This cigar starts off with a blast of white pepper. After a couple draws, a sweet woody flavor is added to the mix. The unusual part here is the very short - almost non-existent aftertaste. The burn is very good and the draw is effortless. Lots of smoke. I'd put this in the mild-medium body + strength range.
Remainder of the first half: After that first inch, the pepper flavor almost disappears. There is still a mild spice flavor, but the main components are wood and a creamy leather. The burn and draw are both excellent and the body + strength kick up to the medium range.
Second half: After the halfway point, the cigar begins a slow increase in body to the med-full range. The strength stays medium though. Flavors are still wood, creamy leather, mild spices with some occasional hints of coffee. Burn and draw remain excellent. I end this around the band point as it's starting to drizzle. Total smoke time = 60 min.
Overall this was a very good smoke. Not a complex cigar by any means, but nicely rich and smooth. I'd say those last two adjectives basically summed it up ... rich and smooth. I'd smoke another one anytime.
