Bat_Chief
Bat_Chief Returns
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Being impatent, I quickly removed the plastic from my box of 10 Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown's and eyed their dark, appealing wrappers. A Maduro and Oscuro fan myself, these did have some appeal and I especially enjoyed the Belicoso's #11 4 7/8" x 50 size I ordered to use for an after dinner smoke.
As for the taste, I was somewhat surprised at how mild they were. Not bad and they did have an obvious earthy/wood flavor, but it was too mild for me.
I was able to get just over an inch of ash out of it, but the burn was uneven. I did notice a thicker bulge in the wrapper where it was burning slow.
It wasn't a high maintenance smoke, staying lit quite easily and producing a decent amount of smoke, which itself had a slight and pleasing aroma.
The draw was quite smooth and stayed consistant to the bitter end, not getting too hot or harsh toward the finish, which was nice! It stayed smooth for the whole smoke and was quite enjoyable.
Now unfortunately, I was at work and had to go on a 911 call, so I had to sit it down outside for 2 hours letting it go out by itself. Not wanting to waste, I knocked off the ash and relit it. Most cigars, in my experiences, don't taste the same after sitting but this one did not change at all. I was right back where I started.
Aftertaste - You know how bad cigars leave you with a nasty, tangy and bitter aftertaste the minute it goes out, sometimes till the next day? This did not. Nothing but a pleasant reminder.
Would I buy it again? No, too mild for me, but if you like mild, then it is a fine smoke! :thumbs:
As for the taste, I was somewhat surprised at how mild they were. Not bad and they did have an obvious earthy/wood flavor, but it was too mild for me.
I was able to get just over an inch of ash out of it, but the burn was uneven. I did notice a thicker bulge in the wrapper where it was burning slow.
It wasn't a high maintenance smoke, staying lit quite easily and producing a decent amount of smoke, which itself had a slight and pleasing aroma.
The draw was quite smooth and stayed consistant to the bitter end, not getting too hot or harsh toward the finish, which was nice! It stayed smooth for the whole smoke and was quite enjoyable.
Now unfortunately, I was at work and had to go on a 911 call, so I had to sit it down outside for 2 hours letting it go out by itself. Not wanting to waste, I knocked off the ash and relit it. Most cigars, in my experiences, don't taste the same after sitting but this one did not change at all. I was right back where I started.
Aftertaste - You know how bad cigars leave you with a nasty, tangy and bitter aftertaste the minute it goes out, sometimes till the next day? This did not. Nothing but a pleasant reminder.
Would I buy it again? No, too mild for me, but if you like mild, then it is a fine smoke! :thumbs:
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