First Review and First Cuban!
I just lit up a Cuban Sancho Panza Belicoso that I acquired in a trade recently. It has been in the humidor since July 02. With a good 3 1/2 years on this one it was time to sacrifice it to the God of Fire. Construction is good and pre-light draw was a nasal clearer. It lit pretty well and burns evenly so far. So far there is not much flavor. It is kind of a mild tobacco taste. I am only about 10 minutes into this one, so I am sure the flavor will change.
Wow, this thing is starting to kick my ass. I just stood up and had to sit back down. I am about an inch and 1/2 into this one and there is lots of smoke to go with the perfect burn. Nice draw on this one too, just firm enough. Nice grey/white ash that hasnt fallen off yet. The wrapper is interesting, it has little bumps all over it. They almost look like goose bumps. Anybody know what I am talking about? I am getting a mild nutty flavor to go with the earthy flavor. Not a bad flavor at all, but I am hoping for it to get a little richer.
Well, I am down to the last inch and this has gotten stronger, but not richer, like I hoped. The leathery notes are stronger and there is a woody flavor that has carried on throughout. I was hoping for a little more depth in this smoke. It's a nice smoke that I would pay about 5 bucks for, but is isnt anything incredible. I was really hoping for something more, but it is still an enjoyable smoke. I did have to do a couple of small touch ups after I ashed it for the first time.
Well, I smoked this thing down to the numb, but it never turned into the cigar that I wanted it to be. It was good, but not to the point that I would search them out. I had a Honduran made Sancho Panza Dulcinea that had been aging since 2001 and I thought it was better than this one. It had more flavor and character and was a bit more smooth overall with nice earthy flavor.
I just lit up a Cuban Sancho Panza Belicoso that I acquired in a trade recently. It has been in the humidor since July 02. With a good 3 1/2 years on this one it was time to sacrifice it to the God of Fire. Construction is good and pre-light draw was a nasal clearer. It lit pretty well and burns evenly so far. So far there is not much flavor. It is kind of a mild tobacco taste. I am only about 10 minutes into this one, so I am sure the flavor will change.
Wow, this thing is starting to kick my ass. I just stood up and had to sit back down. I am about an inch and 1/2 into this one and there is lots of smoke to go with the perfect burn. Nice draw on this one too, just firm enough. Nice grey/white ash that hasnt fallen off yet. The wrapper is interesting, it has little bumps all over it. They almost look like goose bumps. Anybody know what I am talking about? I am getting a mild nutty flavor to go with the earthy flavor. Not a bad flavor at all, but I am hoping for it to get a little richer.
Well, I am down to the last inch and this has gotten stronger, but not richer, like I hoped. The leathery notes are stronger and there is a woody flavor that has carried on throughout. I was hoping for a little more depth in this smoke. It's a nice smoke that I would pay about 5 bucks for, but is isnt anything incredible. I was really hoping for something more, but it is still an enjoyable smoke. I did have to do a couple of small touch ups after I ashed it for the first time.
Well, I smoked this thing down to the numb, but it never turned into the cigar that I wanted it to be. It was good, but not to the point that I would search them out. I had a Honduran made Sancho Panza Dulcinea that had been aging since 2001 and I thought it was better than this one. It had more flavor and character and was a bit more smooth overall with nice earthy flavor.
