Esteban Carreras Habano

[beyond the band]

I was at one of my favorite B & M's the other day

Dana Point cigar & wine
34155 Pacific Coast Hwy # 103
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 487-2442

I HAVE NO AFFILIATION but wanted to give them a plug anyway.
The staff knows their stuff.

Anyhooo

I was shopping and picked up a couple of these on a suggestion. I think they were 8 bucks and change. Can't really remember and a simple google search provides nothing on this particular vitola.

I think it is a house brand for these guys.

Here goes the review.

Cigar: Esteban Carreras Habano

Wrapper: Maduro I think

Size: 5.5 X 52

Drink: Johnny Walker Red on the rocks

Setting: back patio nice January evening about 60 degrees. (God I love California)

Photos are shot with my iPhone.

Inspection revealed very nice firm construction. Very shiny and dark.

I went with my trusty V cut

Toasted the foot lightly then she lit and the first few puffs were huge volumes of pure white smoke.
Right from the start I was getting leather and oak. Beautiful white smoke coming out.

A few minutes in the cigar started to burn a little uneven so I touched it up.
8 minutes in and I can feel a slight nicotine buzz. Good thing I have a full tummy

Touched up at 9:06

Life is good

I am noticing a very strong flavor but remarkably smooth.
Its holding the original ash nicely.

9:12 I set the cigar down to take a sip of whiskey and the ash fell

This cigar has developed quite the creamy finish. Man is it ever strong but so smooth. I am staying the course. I really like this cigar so far.

Preparing to go "Beyond The Band"

9:30 I t is starting to get a little uneven burn again and a little acidic.
Went ahead and touched up and purged.

After the purge it is smoking like new again.
Big volumes of pure white creamy smoke.
For being such a strong cigar it sure is smooth.

9:48 I am starting the nubbing process.
Whiskey was a great choice to accompany this. It really cleanses the pallet.

Laid down at 9:59 PM
Starting to burn my lips.
This cigar stayed the same most all the way through. I feel this is a great smoke and will be getting a box.

 

[42]

Sounds like a great smoke. Be honest: how many times did you refill the Red Label? :laugh:

Better see you at Azucar tomorrow! :thumbs:

 

[JHolmes763]

Good review! Sounds like an interesting smoke. Maduros usually taste sweet to me, rather than strong. I'll have to check out the pics tonight - they won't load at work.

 

[AndrewGBob]

Thanks for the review! Sounds like a real good smoke.

 

[uptown_isy]

I've never heard of them, but they sure sound interesting.

 

[FunkyCold5]

I've recently had my first Estiban Carrera Maduro Torpedo, but that was roughly a $2 stick. Search online, you can find great deals on them.

It's that CA tax that's killing you.

Enjoyable smoke, especially for the price range.

 

[Q_The_Cop]

GB? :whistling: (I'd like to try one or two, they sound tasty)

And here I thought "Beyond the Band" was some sort of reality show you liked... :sign:

Silly me!

Edited: I spell like a 2nd grader.

 

[gtadroptop]

I've had the Diez Anos. Agree with everything in your review, including the quick nicotine buzz. Unlike you, I didn't have the benefit of a full tummy. :blush:

 

[smokinfish]

They are great smokes. They are made special for the owner of the shop. All of his lines are really tasty. Try the 10 Anos it's supposedly the same make up or wrapper as the Padron 1964's

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