Information:
Country: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Habana
2000)
Filler / Binder: Nicaragua
Length: 6.2”
Ring: 52
Cost: $6.00

Score: 16
Construction (0-20):
Slightly soft to the tough, the cigar feels perfectly packed. The cut and burn
completely verify that feeling. The cut (as shown in the picture) reveals
nearly no excess tobacco and (also shown) the ash held on very well. There was
some slight deviation on the burn, but it was slow and cool with a great pull.
No complaints on this one.
Score: 19
Strength (0-20): Marked
as a full strength sort of cigar… its close. Consider this one closer to the
full range, but only tiptoeing into it.
Score: 17
Flavor (0-20): Initially
it’s a little on the bland side, but within just a few puffs there is a nice
pepper blast that intensifies with each draw. The backdrop of cedar has some
slight bitterness to it, but it works decently well. As it progresses, the
bitterness fades a bit and leather and toast notes poke through. But the taste
is quickly reversed, bringing back the bitter nature, though it was a bit more
on the earthy side. Not quite one dimensional, but close.
Score: 16
Value (0-20): $6 for
a stick like this isn’t too bad. Its solid overall with some decent (though
somewhat one dimensional) tastes.
Score: 16
Additional Notes: Paired
with water at in my garage. It’s all about ambiance!

Score: 84