4" x 64 ring gauge / part of Studio Tobac event-only sampler
My curiosity takes me south of the border once again to see how a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper tastes when applied to a Nub blend in a cigar available only in the special six-pack sampler when you buy a box at this year's Stud Tobac tour. This cigar was a dark chocolate hue and very even in coloration. It had a tooth look but not a rough feel. It had a sweet earthy aroma on the wrapper and a chocolatey note on the foot.
One thing I don't expect with a Nub is a tight draw...it's just hard to accomplish that with large ring gauge sticks! They did so with this one, though...not letting a full inch get in the way of making it nearly too tight to smoke. Nearly. While the prelight draw had that normal Mexican bitter earthiness, when I actually lit the cigar, most bitterness went away. Then I realized that because I'm not a big fan of Mexican wrapper, this large ring gauge stick might just be the best way to experience it for me...minimizing the wrapper's flavor!
Through the first half, I got copious amounts of earth and cocoa powder flavors along with just enough Maduro sweetness and Mexican bitterness to make me remember what I was smoking. The biggest complaint I had was that of the draw, which was still tighter than it should have been...and it reminded me of the Nub Perfecto I also got in the sampler which was so tight it was literally unsmokable...I ended up tossing it after about five minutes. This was better than that, but still not great. Draw aside, though. I enjoyed this San Andres wrapped cigar more than most of the ones that have been hitting the market during the current fad...there was enough "other" flavor to balance the elements of Mexican leaf that I do not favor.
My curiosity takes me south of the border once again to see how a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper tastes when applied to a Nub blend in a cigar available only in the special six-pack sampler when you buy a box at this year's Stud Tobac tour. This cigar was a dark chocolate hue and very even in coloration. It had a tooth look but not a rough feel. It had a sweet earthy aroma on the wrapper and a chocolatey note on the foot.
One thing I don't expect with a Nub is a tight draw...it's just hard to accomplish that with large ring gauge sticks! They did so with this one, though...not letting a full inch get in the way of making it nearly too tight to smoke. Nearly. While the prelight draw had that normal Mexican bitter earthiness, when I actually lit the cigar, most bitterness went away. Then I realized that because I'm not a big fan of Mexican wrapper, this large ring gauge stick might just be the best way to experience it for me...minimizing the wrapper's flavor!
Through the first half, I got copious amounts of earth and cocoa powder flavors along with just enough Maduro sweetness and Mexican bitterness to make me remember what I was smoking. The biggest complaint I had was that of the draw, which was still tighter than it should have been...and it reminded me of the Nub Perfecto I also got in the sampler which was so tight it was literally unsmokable...I ended up tossing it after about five minutes. This was better than that, but still not great. Draw aside, though. I enjoyed this San Andres wrapped cigar more than most of the ones that have been hitting the market during the current fad...there was enough "other" flavor to balance the elements of Mexican leaf that I do not favor.
This is my second favorite of the sampler so far, after the lancero which was really good. I think I have burned through 4 of the sticks. I didn't have any draw issues though so that might have helped. I remember it being sweet but I had iced coffee with it and that might have masked some of the bitterness. Thanks for the review, I'll have to look back at my dossier and see if I had any issues. Have a great weekend David.
ReplyDeleteHey guys hadn't hurd of this Stick yet, I like Nubs and I am a big Oliva fan I'm actually a fan of the Mexican Leaf, although 64 ring is a monster in your mouth.... um... (insert thats what she said) Great job guys enjoy your weekend
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ReplyDeleteI've had this one recently. I thought the bitterness was an aging issue. Learn something new everyday. Thanks for the information and review.
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