Nica Libre Imperial Cigar Review Video

[kaelaria]

This 6×54 box pressed maduro stick offers an oily, slightly toothy well made wrapper with an extremely pungent aroma of barnyard. This is often marketed as a copy of or alternative to the Padron blend. While it certainly does not live up to that claim it does stand well on it’s own merits. Starting medium and ending medium full, core flavors were earthy with leather coming in at points. The first third brought a touch of mustiness reminding me of most Bucanero blends. Other flavors came and went including nice pepper and spice kicks especially on the finish, raisins, licorice and coffee. Not overly complex by any means though it did hold my attention well. Total burn time was 1:30 and the construction had no issues. Burn was a bit wavy but never needed attention. The draw was fantastic all the way down.

http://cigarobsession.com/2009/12/28/nica-libre-imperial-cigar-review/

 

[USNStoops]

Great review. I'm not going to lie any time there is an extremely pungent aroma of barnyard I tend to walk away from the stick.

 

[kaelaria]

Why is that?

 

[Virgeinadeaux]

I have spent most of my younger life in a country setting. The aroma of a barnyard is not appealing. It’s something you have to live with; it’s not something I want to smoke. But thanks for the review brother.

 

[kaelaria]

Ah gotcha - well, I guess you can't do anything about that You don't smell it at all once you light it though, just FYI!

 

[Virgeinadeaux]

It’s funny how your olfactory has such remembrance.

 

[Gokian]

Another Amazing Review!!!

 

[USNStoops]

Ah gotcha - well, I guess you can't do anything about that You don't smell it at all once you light it though, just FYI!

Thanks for letting me know that. I too grew up in a country setting.

 

[Stew]

I love these cigars. I smoked through as fiver really quickly and will be purchasing a box soon. Thanx for the review!

 

[derfatdutchman]

Nice review! I picked up a few of these at CI, but my experience where not as good as yours maybe I'll try them again

 

[okia42]

Great review....

 

[Virgeinadeaux]

Don’t get me wrong I will probably try one. Maybe your barnyard was cleaner than mine.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Bryan, thanks for the review and video.

 

[ctaylor]

Great review brother

 

[swat253]

Great review! Spot On! Nica Libre was one of the first cigars I smoked and really, really liked. Day before yesterday, I smoked a Padron 1964 Anniversary Imperial and I really liked it too. Interesting that you mentioned NL's marketing/copy of the Padron line. I know there are better cigars out there, but to my uneducated palate, I found these two to be somewhat similar.

A short review of the 4.5 x 46 Principe I posted elsewhere 11-8-09.

"Less than 3 weeks in the humi. Started out with a smooth flavor, easy draw with lots of smoke. Burned evenly for two inches then took on a slight slant. I corrected it with a touch of the Xikar torch and it finished evenly. Mild flavor lasted through to the end. Slight peppery finish during last 3rd. I took it to the point where I could no longer hold it. Very easy cigar to smoke. I wanted another right away but I will let the others age a bit longer."

 

[roughrider]

I enjoyed the video Bryan.