Size: 5 1 /4 x 50 ( Robusto )
Wrapper: Sumatra
Binder and Filler: Nicaraguan, Honduran and Mexican
Strength: Medium
Price: ~ 7.50 USD each

Behind The Stick:

Some of you may have seen a few press releases from a distributor going by Kuutz or formally Compania Hondurena de Tabacos – one of the cigars they are starting to distribute is The Miró which is a mix of a Sumatra wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and a compilation of Nicaraguan, Honduran and Mexican tobacco ( from the Jaltepec region ). I know – I know – you read that last line and immediately thought about the stigma Mexico has of second rate, lower than average standards and I would be lying if I didn’t have the same thought process – but – it turns out that the Mexican tobacco is ‘starting’ to become a staple or even a go to for blending. Who would have guessed that…

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Tags: cigar, Compania Hondurena de Tabacos, Kuutz, Miro, review

Size: Corona – 6×46

Wrapper: Sun-Grown Habano

 Binder: Nicaraguan Habano                       

 Filler: Nicaraguan Habano

 

According to the Oliva website, Serie O is a Nicaraguan Puro. Made in the original Cuban tradition of growing the same Habano seed in diverse regions of the country to produce a distinct blend. This blend was achieved by growing Habano in Esteli, Condega and Jalapa Valley. This beautiful stick definitely has the look of a traditional Cuban.  I am extremely excited to get this stick cut and toasted.

Pre-Light: The wrapper on this amazing looking stick has the appearance of a silky chocolate bar.  There are slights veins in the wrapper and the roll of the stick is quite firm.  After cutting, the cold draw is of perfect consistency.  The flavor of the cold draw is that of sweet, rich tobacco with no spice.

First Half:  After toasting, the initial flavors that come forward is very surprising.  Immediately there is a woodsy presence.  An enjoyable combination of oak and cedar takes me back to my time of being a carpenter.  As I progress through this half, the flavors are staying the same.  This is not a very complex cigar, but it is very enjoyable.  The ash is possibly the most white ash I have ever seen on a cigar.  It held on for about 1 1/2 inches before falling off.

Second Half:  The second half of this beautiful cigar has brought an interesting and pleasant change in flavor.  The cedar and oak have disappeared.  The cigar now exudes a rich chocolate flavor with hints of coffee.  The burn is razor sharp with no touch ups necessary.  As I close out the stick, the chocolate and coffee has melted together well to form a heavy mocha latte flavor.  Something else that is greatly enjoyable about this cigar is the room note.  It exudes a very pleasant aromatic chocolate odor.

Conclusion:  If I would have found this cigar when I first started smoking, this would probably have been my go to stick.  It is perfect for the new smoker, as it is not heavy in strength but has great flavor.  It has enough boldness to be enjoyed by the seasoned smoker.  Go get you some!

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Size: 5 x 50
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Maduro
Binder and Filler: Unknown binder – Brazilian, Piloto Cubano and Dominican filler
Strength: Medium to Full
Price: Unknown

Behind The Stick:

Some of you may remember back in March of 2012 I had mentioned a company on the horizon – Iconic Leaf – and how although shrouded in secrecy by two “well-respected legends” I warned everyone of my premonition of things to come. Well, in came the Recluse and for the most part – was loved by all who tried it ( myself include ). Fast forward a little over a year to April 2013 and we have the Iconic Leaf – Draconian. I had mentioned this name as well but even after speaking with the company they informed me it was a project down the road and had little to report aside from confirmation of the name.

The Draconian is slated to be released at this years summer convention in Las Vegas ( trade show for those PC people ) and if the Draconian is as well received as the Recluse – I see good things for the company. Enough of me rambling – onto the damn review!

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Tags: cigar review, Draconian, Iconic Leaf, Pre-Release

Size: 4 x 49
Wrapper: Cameroon
Binder and Filler: Dominican Republic
Strength: Full
Price: ~ $7.00 each

Behind The Stick:

If you have not heard of the Fuente name or the history of their cigars, I highly suggest doing a quick google search and getting yourself familiar with the name because I wont be giving up much info in this review. The Fuente name is as synonymous with cigars as much as Ford is with car guys. But – quick and to the point – these cigars were made with the prize winning Cameroon wrapper, placed into the age old molds of yesteryear and created to be the “45 minutes of heaven” so many of us search for. Now – living up to that expectation on the other hand, is something totally different.

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Tags: Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story, cigar, review

A few weeks ago I received a few cigars as gifts from a good friend on YouTube.  Included were two Rocky Patel Sungrown Robustos.  I was not overly excited because I have not really enjoyed much from Rocky Patel.   I smoked one of these last week and decided to smoke the other today in order to give a review.  Here is what I found.

Size: 5 1/2 x 50

Wrapper: 5-year-aged Ecuadorian Sun Grown Rosado

Filler and Binder:    7-year-aged Brazilian, Dominican & Nicaraguan

Price:  Free to me/ $6.50 per stick

Pre Light:  The pre-light cold draw was perfect.  There was a strong flavor of cinnamon, not spicy like cinnamon, but the literal flavor.  The cigar is perfect in density with a few flawed spots, probably from being shipped to me.

First Half:  The first half brought me to a point of high interest.  As the stick warmed up, the cinnamon flavor seemed to intensify.  I also noticed the room not as being that of very sweet tobacco.  About an inch in to the cigar I began to pick up notes of raisin or fig.  The smoke output was tremendous.  The flavor was smooth on the pallet with a “chewy” texture.  As the first half finished, there is a floral note that also comes to the table.  The ash hung on for about an inch and a half before I disposed of it.

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Tags: cigar, review, Rocky Patel

Size: 6.25 x 42-54 Torpedo
Wrapper: High Grade Habano 2000
Binder and Filler: Brazil, Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua
Strength: Full
Price: ~ $9.00 each

Behind The Stick:

My my, does Matt Booth or Abe Dababneh ever get a chance to rest? If you have not heard the news yet, Smoke Inn is releasing yet another addition to their extensive Micro-blend collection and this time with Room 101 cigars! This cigar being dubbed the “Big Delicious” is slated for national release April 26th, 2013. Now – while this is another ‘pre-release’ review I have been promised that the cigars to be released are identical, so thats always a good thing! I can go into how this cigar is going to be produced at the Tabos Rancho Jamastran factory in Danli, Honduras, the ‘secret’ binder and filler combinations or the “high grade Habano 2000 wrapper” but if you have read the Press Release, then you already know all this!

If you are wondering about the other cigars that have been released in the Smoke Inn Micro-blend series they are: Tatuaje “Anarchy”, Padron SI-15, My Father “El Hijo”, Arturo Fuente “Solaris” and the Tatuaje “Apocalypse” all reviewed here at The Cigar Nut.

Onto the damn review!

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Tags: cigar, cigars, review, Room 101, Smoke Inn