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http://www.cigarpointe.com/cigars/la-riqueza-cabinet-selection-no-2-review/
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf USA
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Price: $9.50
Vitola: Belicoso 5.5×52
Drink: Water
Appearance & Construction: The cigar was oily, had no big visible veins however, the seam was very visible. I feel the cigar had a very rustic and different look to it. I noticed that the wrapper seemed to sparkle in places, and I couldnt get it off if I tried to wipe it with my finger. After lighting it had an amazingly tight white ash on it. The burn and ash were absolutely perfect all the way through. The ash fell off just after the half way point, and I never needed to retouch the cigar. Im usually pretty finicky with touching up and I never did! This is a feat for me and the cigar. I guess I could say the construction was flawless.
Pre-light: After the cut with my Xikar the draw had some resistance but not tight. I didnt notice much in aromas, some very faint Spanish cedar and notes of milk chocolate and a sort of perfumie thing. Thats the only descriptor I could think of, yes perfumie (this is not a bad thing).
Flavor & Notes:
First third: The cigar starts out very unique and complex. Im getting almost a minty and extremely spicy but not peppery spice. I almost get a little mace (the spice) and allspice. The finish after each puff is an extremely long clean finish, very tasty mmmmmm. I can even notice the flavor of the cigar on my lips and its a nice flavor. Through the nose I get tons of smooth spice, its very nice. Taking a drink of water completely removes any hint that you were smoking, which makes each puff after a drink of water seem like a new cigar.
Second third: A little sweetness is starting to come through with subtle notes of Spanish cedar starting to be more dominant. Further into the 2nd third I started to notice a slightly chocolate and leathery notes come through. So far this cigar is very big and complex. I also almost again notice an almost perfumeie note, especially from the smoke coming off of the foot of the cigar.
Final third: The spiciness of the cigar is starting to become the dominant flavor, but again not peppery by any means. The mouth feel of the smoke is very big, rich and dense, almost a buttery feel. Great way to end the cigar with big spices and that perfumeie aromatic note.
Body: Medium, no more, no less
Overall Smoking Experience: So far Ive always enjoyed this cigar. A lot of shops dont carry the Cabinet Selection version of this cigar. I honestly dont know why. I find it much better than the original, not to say I dont enjoy the original. Im really happy that this cigar breaks the trend for full bodied cigars. Its so rich and flavorful and at the same time smooth enough for, I think, everyone to enjoy.
Chooch Factor: 0 Most of the time youll hear Cabinet Selection?! and thats if they even know of the La Riqueza cigar in the first place. Now if someone has The Riches Bitches shirt on, thats just bad ass, they should get a free stick. Note I said SHOULD.
Gabe Rating: 8.8
Buy Again: Not even worth asking .. yes!
