These look so nice! Even the box presentation. Need work to pick up so I can spread my wings and adventure out a bit more. Re-stocked my budget guys today but I’d love a box of these or I’ve also been looking at the Papas Fritas.
Purchased a box of these after seeing some strong endorsements from people on the cigars subreddit.
A brief review for my unrefined palate:
It’s definitely a pleasant smoke, burns fairly quickly as is pretty typical for a lancero but possibly faster than the Oliva Serie Vs I’m accustomed to.
The leaf imparts some sugary sweetness to the mouth on contact, the draw is perfect for me, and it is burning perfectly evenly without a hint of trouble.
The box and the band in green and gold match my favorite color scheme and my living room and my plants, so that’s a plus.
Flavor starts out with some spice on the nose and I’m thinking of wood.
In the beginning while I enjoy it there’s not a ton going on that to me justifies spending so much more on them than others I’ve been enjoying, however I do love a lancero and as some of the initial notes that I was unsure about fade and towards the middle give way to a more pleasant, smooth creamy profile I’m finding myself loving it more and more.
Years of unfiltered American spirits and just generally being a novice with cigars and unable to differentiate specific flavor notes with anything unless something is straight punching me in the face (wine, whiskey, cigars, whatever) make me unable to explain what’s going on fully here, but by halfway it is free of any unpleasant burn on the nose and every puff is a delight. I’d say it’s a medium bodied cigar, I don’t know that coffee is the best companion but it certainly isn’t a bad pairing.
Entering the final third brings back a little spice, in a good way. Still sweet, still complex, just packing a bit more punch as it gets shorter.
Never a need for a relight or a touch up. No construction issues.
If they were less expensive they’d be a staple for me, but for budget I have to keep things more in the $1-$3 for my multiple per week range which for me is currently the Aganorsa Lead New Cuba and the Tatuaje Series P, and then stepping up to the Olivas and Padrons and My Fathers when I’m feeling a little fancier and have the time to enjoy.
These will spend some more time resting and hopefully only get better. Nothing negative to say outside of taking a moment to warm up to the flavor profile on first light.
Felt so sad with being empty here and wanted to try posting something. Hope this kind of posts are allowed.
A stick I had kind of forgotten in the tupperdor for some time but felt like a good choice when knew I had quite a bit of time. Good even burn and stayed lit even with some short swims in between. Quite bad at tasting notes but would say on the stronger site with a bit of chocolate and earthiness. Generally a bit larger vitola than I prefer but would smoke again (when having the time)
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