Quesada Seleccion Espana

[jerseyjay]

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This week we are reviewing Quesada Seleccion Espana in a corona size. If you are wondering why you haven’t seen or heard about ‘Espana’, it is because this specific line is being marketed in Spain. Luckily, few selected shops in US were fortunate enough to add this gem to their inventory. Unfortunately, for us, cigar smokers, quantity was limited and interest very high. Fume Cigars was one of the few lucky shops able to bring all three vitolas: petito robusto, robusto, and cigar I’m reviewing today, corona.


Quesada Seleccion Espana was definitely a roller-coaster to say the least. I’m smoking my third sample as I type this review and this cigar definitely falls into ‘third time’s the charm’ expression category. I continue to appreciate the fact that we are smoking hand made products and that should be taken into consideration when construction of particular cigar is described. Having said that, I believe it is acceptable to expect a decent draw and construction. Well, unfortunately that was not the case with first two samples. Tight draw, lack of flavor, twig were the unfortunate highlights. Second sample showed drastic improvement after ‘manual’ intervention so I knew that Quesada Seleccion Espana had a huge potential.


Full circle and we are back to third sample. In flavor department, I was able to extract enjoyable coffee, sweetness and woodiness. I was hoping for a hint of spice to balance the previous two but unfortunately that wasn’t the case, even on the retrohale. In addition, but less noticeable, was lingering chocolaty / nutty flavor on the palate. Compared to the first & second sample, the last cigar turned into a smoke machine. The amount of smoke, when puffed / resting, reminded me of Liga Privada No9 and for those who smoked LP9 know how much smoke this cigar can produce. Burned was excellent and no touch-ups were needed. Decent 3/4″ tight ash pimped the front of the cigar.


As you can tell, this was definitely a peak/valley experience. If I was to judge Quesada Seleccion Espana solely on the first two cigars, I don’t think I would have made a lot of friends in Quesada family. However, after smoking third sample, I’m glad I bought a box of Quesada Seleccion Espana coronas. I’m being told that petit robustos are as delicious as coronas and therefore I’m putting them on the ‘to-buy’ list.

 

[blooz4u]

Nice review! I love these!

 

[amsgpwarrior]

I love the Petit Robustos. This cigar is as close to cubanesque than anything out on the market right now IMHO.

 

[Sin]

thanks for the review; pics are awesome as always.

 

[ninjafox99]

great review, thanks! these are my current favorite NC to smoke right now. (Although, that title is ever-changing)

 

[mikemets]

I've only smoked the Coronas, and like them a lot.

 

[danthebugman]

Had the Petite Robusto and loved it...the store I was at was out of Coronas when I was there (if that tells you anything :grin.

dan

 

[MKS446]

Nice review. Tried 3 of each of the Coronas and Robustos. All the Robustos have been extremely tight. The Coronas have gotten better each time, the last one was fanstastic!

 

[jerseyjay]

Thanks for your feedback guys ! Much appreciated.

Nice review. Tried 3 of each of the Coronas and Robustos. All the Robustos have been extremely tight. The Coronas have gotten better each time, the last one was fanstastic!

I'm actually doing a 5er swap for robustos. Looking forward to different vitola format.

 

[BrooksW]

IMO, the coronas are the best and most complex Vitola of this line, by far...I think due to the wrapper/ filler ratio...

~brooks

 

[MKS446]

IMO, the coronas are the best and most complex Vitola of this line, by far...I think due to the wrapper/ filler ratio...

~brooks

Brooks, it was your review that led me to these in the first place. You hit the bullseye with your robusto comments. I'm hoping these get better with age. Thanks for your great writeups!

 

[ZachF88]

where can we pick up a few of these? I'm a big Quesada fan!

 

[MKS446]

where can we pick up a few of these? I'm a big Quesada fan!

If you go back and read Brooks review, he has contact info provided (I think toward the bottom of the review). The review led me to Christian, and I've now dealt with him a couple of times. The guy is flat out GREAT! He didn't have any Espana in stock when I first called, but contacted me the moment he did. Hope this helps.

 

[Fia]

If you go back and read Brooks review, he has contact info provided (I think toward the bottom of the review). The review led me to Christian, and I've now dealt with him a couple of times. The guy is flat out GREAT! He didn't have any Espana in stock when I first called, but contacted me the moment he did. Hope this helps.

FYI they are available locally at Tamura's. Give them a call.

 

[jerseyjay]

IMO, the coronas are the best and most complex Vitola of this line, by far...I think due to the wrapper/ filler ratio...

~brooks

Did a swap w/ a fellow smoker. Have robos on the way. Will see.

where can we pick up a few of these? I'm a big Quesada fan!

Check the shop that I listed in my review --> http://www.fumecigars.com/

 

[cmhicksusmc]

FYI they are available locally at Tamura's. Give them a call.

I just picked two up from tamuras tonight. The robusto and petit. Unfortunately they don't have the corona and they only give 10% off box price which is a lil much for me. But I would love to get my hands on a corona. Can't wait to try these.

 

[jerseyjay]

I just picked two up from tamuras tonight. The robusto and petit. Unfortunately they don't have the corona and they only give 10% off box price which is a lil much for me. But I would love to get my hands on a corona. Can't wait to try these.

Call Fume Cigars. Perhaps they have few left.

 

[LostinHere]

I am really enjoying this cigar. Very smooth to me. They only had 3 left at the B&M so I took but gave one on a trade.