I received a La Libertad (a 6.5" x 50 Churchill) from Mark (aka Termite) over at Puff.com. Never having heard anything about this brand I tried to find some information on it. I had very little luck; this brand is either not very well known or everyone's trying to keep it a secret.
Here's what I was able to dig up:
- It's made by Villiger in the Dominican Republic, with a Cuban-seed wrapper and a Nicaraguan-seed binder (both grown in Peru), and ligero long fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
- It's a relatively new version of a more popular cigar that was once made in Honduras (and may still be - I don't know)
- It's either Medium- or Full-bodied, and either creamy or spicy or nutty, depending on which comical "Language X to English" translation site you use.
Here's what I was able to figure out on my own:
The La Libertad is one damn fine cigar. The wrapper was a little veiny, but beautiful. Love the color and texture of it. The construction was firm and flawless. The cap was so solid I had to clip it; my punch cutter couldn't penetrate deep enough for me to get a decent draw. This is the only cigar I've ever smoked with a cap that thick.
It smelled like a cigar should - cedar-y and spicy and woodsy. I lit it a little unevenly but it straightened itself out within a few minutes, and the burn was slow and cool and even for the entire 2 hours and 15 minutes of pleasure that this one gave me. I would describe it as medium-to-full bodied, and very, very smooth. The taste, which stayed the same from foot to nub, was indeed creamy and spicy and nutty, with some leather and a hint of caramel thrown in for good measure.
Very highly recommended, and as soon as I find some room in my humi I'll be ordering some for myself.
Appearance and Construction: 14/15
Flavor: 21/25
Smoking Characteristics: 23/25
Overall Impression: 32/35
Total: 90/100
Here's what I was able to dig up:
- It's made by Villiger in the Dominican Republic, with a Cuban-seed wrapper and a Nicaraguan-seed binder (both grown in Peru), and ligero long fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.
- It's a relatively new version of a more popular cigar that was once made in Honduras (and may still be - I don't know)
- It's either Medium- or Full-bodied, and either creamy or spicy or nutty, depending on which comical "Language X to English" translation site you use.
Here's what I was able to figure out on my own:
The La Libertad is one damn fine cigar. The wrapper was a little veiny, but beautiful. Love the color and texture of it. The construction was firm and flawless. The cap was so solid I had to clip it; my punch cutter couldn't penetrate deep enough for me to get a decent draw. This is the only cigar I've ever smoked with a cap that thick.
It smelled like a cigar should - cedar-y and spicy and woodsy. I lit it a little unevenly but it straightened itself out within a few minutes, and the burn was slow and cool and even for the entire 2 hours and 15 minutes of pleasure that this one gave me. I would describe it as medium-to-full bodied, and very, very smooth. The taste, which stayed the same from foot to nub, was indeed creamy and spicy and nutty, with some leather and a hint of caramel thrown in for good measure.
Very highly recommended, and as soon as I find some room in my humi I'll be ordering some for myself.
Appearance and Construction: 14/15
Flavor: 21/25
Smoking Characteristics: 23/25
Overall Impression: 32/35
Total: 90/100
