La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Magnifico

[apaniagua]

Long name, yeah...but worth doing the review. I'll keep it simple.

Cigar: La Aroma De Cuba
Size: 6 x 52 (Magnifico)
Wrapper: Mexico (Cuban Seed)
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua

Got this cigar back in January 2011. I got a 5er which had already some age on them...so the one I smoke yesterday had 2 years aged. Humidity was REALLY high (above 85%) so I knew this was going to create me some burn problems.



- PERFECT construction...a beautiful box pressed cigar and great detailed band. I just wanted to stare at it the whole night.
- Great draw (on the loose side tho),
- Med-full Flavor: small pepper hint throughout the whole time. Some sweetness and some strange flavor that i couldn't identify. I researched a bit on internet and saw that some tasted raisins...maybe it was that but i couldn't identify (although it was good). It was really nice, great flavor shifts and great blend.
- Definitely medium body (No nicotine kick whatsoever...although I ate a huge burrito before the cigar)
- Almost razor sharp burn. Had a strong ash for an inch or so.
- Rich, dense and smooth smoke...when I say "dense" I mean TONS of smoke.

Issues
As I said, humidity was so high that i expected burn issues...well, i got 2: tunneling (twice) and had to relight once.

Conclusion? = Superb. Would buy a box if I could.

EDIT: Forgot to add SMOKING TIME = It lasted me 1 hour and 50 minutes.

 

[bugbear]

Great smoke! Yep I get raisins too

 

[Palmettoguy]

Thanks for the review! I enjoyed one of those on Tuesday during a boat ride. I really enjoyed it!

 

[jimmypa]

Thanks for the review, like a little raisin flavor, need to try one of these just can't keep up with all the smokes I want to try after joining botl!!

 

[bugbear]

The Robusto is my fav! Probably one of the best kept secrets from Ashton IMO EE's are good too Cannot go wrong for the price

 

[apaniagua]

Thanks guys for comments.

The Robusto is my fav! Probably one of the best kept secrets from Ashton IMO EE's are good too Cannot go wrong for the price

In your opinion, are the EE's better than the Mi Amor?

 

[njstone]

Great review! I've only had a couple, but this is a stick I'd like to try more of.

 

[heavyd]

I was wondering about these...thanks, I'll grab some.

 

[bugbear]

Thanks guys for comments.



In your opinion, are the EE's better than the Mi Amor?

Different smokes for different moods

EE is goto with morning pr afternoon coffee whereas I would reach for a mi amore on a Friday night with a beer

 

[Palmettoguy]

Different smokes for different moods

EE is goto with morning pr afternoon coffee whereas I would reach for a mi amore on a Friday night with a beer

Yep...I find the EE's to be "Dry" while the Mi Amor is Spicy. Both great sticks and well worth the price.

 

[StocktonJohn]

Nice review. This is one of those cigars I really enjoyed, but haven't gotten around to trying again. I need to...

...I remember that raisan taste as well, it is a very interesting smoke.

 

[speeddemon11L]

I agree that it is a good smoke and a great review. Thanks for the review!

 

[Knickerbocker]

i personally think the mi amor is box worthy. thanks for reviewing.

 

[apaniagua]

Yep...I find the EE's to be "Dry" while the Mi Amor is Spicy. Both great sticks and well worth the price.

I haven't taste the EE's but Mi Amor is definitely spicy...although not strong or uncomfortable.

 

[javajunkie]

thanks for the review. nice tight format, and you seem spot on on the descriptors! love me some mi amore, best pepin has made for ashton so far IMO.

 

[Kawliga]

I taste a padron like flavor profile on this smokes. Delicious!

 

[Alwayslit]

nice review.

 

[cschwalbe]

Great smoke. I have had a few, and it is one I will keep in my rotation.

Thank you for the review.

 

[hklumpn]

Also had some in my humidor for a while, but I do like this one.