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El Credito

Kingantz

Growing too fast.
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Unusually warm the past couple days, already 55F showing on the temp gauge this morning with the sun feeling really warm. With coffee cup full, I grab one of the El Credito cigars John (Johnny-O!) hooked me up with several months ago. Per John, these are one of the lower end local cigars the Cuban folks get to smoke, and I can’t recall if he told me what part of Cuba they came from. The cigar is rugged looking with dark brown leather like wrapper that has prominent veins throughout and a good bit of glue showing, especially around the cap. It has a strong pungent smell, that good barnyard aroma. After punching the cap, I find the draw perfect with taste of slightly stale, musty tobacco coming through.

Using my Colibri Oscar, I torch the foot and blow on the embers to get an even burn, and then take a few puffs to get the smoke flowing. My first good draw brings a medium spiciness to the palate the smoke a good medium strength with a very full body. Flavors are really good; that of dark earth, strong black coffee, roasted nuts and a hint of sweetness in the lasting finish.

Through the first third and into halfway, the burn wants to run slightly, but corrects itself well enough not to do any corrections. The strength of the smoke seems to increase the further in I get become quite full to my palate, which I really like. Spice is kicking up as well hitting the back of the tongue and throat causing a slight burning sensation. I have to say though, that this is one really good tasting cigar, flavors seemingly rich with the finish quite lasting.

Into the final third, this thing started to kick me right in the arse I must say with the smoke packing some serious power, which I’m thoroughly enjoying! Actually had to take much shorter draws, basically sipping on the smoke right at the end. Although there was a lot of power in the smoke, I continued to get really good flavors with a strong, burnt caramel the most prominent.

It was a real treat to try a cigar that the local Cubans smoke. While it may be on the lower end, this was really good to my palate with good burn, perfect draw, and lots of flavor in the lasting finish. I would definitely not recommend these for someone just getting into cigars. Many thanks John for sending, hope you and the family are doing well!

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Wow, ugly litlle rascal wasn't it. Lol. Thats a pretty cool opportunity though and a nice review.
 
This cigar was aged about a year before I sent it to Greg. They are typically available in the bodegas along with the eggs, beans and rice. I originally sent it to Greg as a novelty, but am glad the smoke turned out well. Nice review Greg for such a crummy looking cigar. John
 
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Thanks for the insight, nice job. I kinda "smoked it with ya as I read it". After those photo's,
I will do the paperwork for the Medal of Honor, for your courage, bravery you showed by placing that in your mouth. As a follow BOTL
thanks, I enjoyed it
 
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