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Room 101 LTD Conjura

2012-02-20T15:27:53Z

This week's review is of the Room 101 LTD Conjura, which was released at the 2011 trade show. This is the first release in the Limitado series from Room 101. These are made in the Camacho factory in Honduras and are composed of a Rosado wrapper, Honduran binder and a filler made up of Nicaraguan and Honduran tobacco. To be honest I really wasn't a fan of the original Room 101 blend but am putting my opions of that blend aside and giving this line a fair chance. I am smoking the 4 3/4x50 size for this review.

The Room 101 Conjura has a slightly rounded box press to it and a medium shade flat brown wrapper. The overall construction looks solid. The prelight shows a perfect draw with flavors of strait aged tobacco and cedar. It reminds me of the aging rooms in the factories in Nicaragua. Once lit this cigar starts off smooth and creamy with plenty of cedar and some vanilla bean. There is an earthy character on the finish and a little bit of dryness as well. I poured myself a glass of Zaya rum to go with this cigar after getting a little further into it to see if it would draw out the vanilla flavor a bit more, which it has. I don't frequently pair a beverage with a cigar I am reviewing but this one just seemed to need a good drink with it. The ash held on until just under the secondary band, this is definitely a well made cigar.

At the halfway point the flavor profile is pretty much identical to the first third. The room aroma is very cedary, but not a sweet cedar, more savory if that makes sense (same in the flavor profile). As I get to the end of this cigar not much has changed except maybe just a tiny bit of leather in the profile.

The Room 101 LTD Conjura was a pleasant cigar. It didn't have a very complex flavor profile, a few key flavors like the cedar, earth and vanilla so if those sound interesting to you then I think you would enjoy this cigar. I don't need every cigar I smoke to change flavors every 5 minutes but I was kind of hoping this one would change up a bit as I smoked it. At $7-8 would I buy another one? Probably not. Not because it was bad or anything, there are just other cigars that fit my palate a bit more than this one.

Casa Fernandez Miami

2012-02-13T16:48:35Z

This week's review is of the Casa Fernandez Miami. This is a Nicaraguan Puro and is made in Miami (no surprise there since its called the Miami...). I am smoking the 6 1/4 x 52 Torpedo. These are double banded with the second band at the foot of the cigar. Here is a little info I pulled off of the Casa Fernendez website about this cigar:

"Miami Is a 100% Nicaraguan puro utilizing a variety of Authentic Cuban seeds and 'AA' Tobacco leaf from Aganorsa. The cigar's blend is comprised of Medio Tiempo Maduro, Ligero, and Viso from specific Aganorsa Tobacco farms in Jalapa Valley, Condega Valley, and Esteli in Nicaragua."

The CF Miami is a slightly rustic looking cigar with some veins present along the oily wrapper. This isn't the prettiest cigar you have ever seen but it looks to be rolled well. The aroma at the foot is woody and of great Nicaraguan tobacco. Once cut the draw is fairly open with flavors of hay and an almost olive oil flavor. Once lit this Miami starts out with a lot of sweet cedar, some spice on the tip of my tongue and in my sinuses, and a slightly vegetal character. The vegetal character didn't stick around long, and wasn't that unpleasant young or green tobacco taste thankfully. The burn started off a little wavy through the first inch but seems to be evening itself out without having to be touched up. There is an almost syrupy quality to the smoke, its sweet but not cloyingly sweet. The sweet, woody flavor is very prominent (which I don't normally care for but its working with this cigar) with some leather creeping in around the edges. The ash held through the entire first third.

The spice isn't really that apparent on the palate anymore, but its definitely still there on the retrohale! At the halfway point some nuttyness has joined the dominant woody flavor. The burn needed a slight touch up at this point. I wouldn't call this a complex cigar but so far the flavors present are nice and keep your attention. The ash held really strong for the first part of the cigar but now it is falling off every quarter inch or so. The cigar has also started to get fairly soft and squishy in the last third but the flavor profile has remained consistent. The strength is in the medium to full range at the end.

Overall the Casa Fernandez Miami was a solid cigar. It was definitely different than the other CF's ive smoked previously. If I had to guess I bet the woody profile comes from the Jalapa tobacco in the blend. This is one of the few cigars with that heavy woody flavor that I actually enjoyed. I didn't love how soft and squishy the cigar got in the last third but other than that it was an nice, straitforward cigar. This size sells for between $7-8 a piece. To be perfectly honest though, if I am going to smoke a Casa Fernandez I will still probably go with the Aganorsa leaf.

Curivari Seleccion Privada Maduro

2012-01-31T20:46:56Z

This week's review is of the Curivari Seleccion Privada Maduro. The Maduro version of the Seleccion Privada was released at the 2011 trade show and features a Nicaraguan Habano Maduro wrapper over a Nicaraguan filler and binder. I am reviewing the Fabulosos Vitola, which measures in at 7x52. To be honest I still don't know much about Curivari as a company, other than they seem to be one of the more ultra boutique companies out there (I don't see these in a lot of shops yet).

The Seleccion Privada maduro is an attractive cigar with a dark, oily wrapper and looks to be very well put together. The aroma at the foot is of strait well aged tobacco. After a clean clip with my Palio, the great draw shows flavors of hay and faint cocoa. Once lit this starts out with some leather and an almost citrusy zesty spice. There is a chocolate cake flavor in here as well that I am really enjoying. The citrus mixing with the chocolate really works well together. This isn't as "dark" in the flavor profile as your typical Maduro. This is starting out strait medium across the board. There is a nice complexity to the flavor profile as well, the flavors just dance across your palate. They are very different than your typical Nicaraguan Puro. Some of the other Curivari's I have smoked sort of reminded me of Cuban tobacco but this one doesn't really have that character to it, which is fine. It's nice to see some variety in the profiles across the different lines. The burn started off a little wavy but corrected itself. The ash fell at around an inch and a half. At the end of the first third some creamy coffee has joined the flavor profile.

At the halfway point some nuttyness has shown up with the other flavors in this cigar. The profile has gotten a little darker at this pint but is still very medium in strength. The wrapper is starting to lift off a little bit but I am hoping to burn through it without any issues. In the final third the flavors have remained mostly consistent, with more of that nuttyness (almond maybe?) coming through. The strength has gone up a little into the medium+ range.

The Curivari Seleccion Privada Maduro was a great cigar! All of the Curivari's I have smoked so far have impressed me a lot. We just started carrying them at Burning Leaf so I am happy to have easy access to them! This one was a little different than the others I have smoked, it didn't have that Cubanesque flavor profile but it definitely delivered plenty of complex flavors. The whole Curivari line is very affordable as well, with this specific one coming in around $7. I am looking forward to trying these in a few different sizes soon. If you haven't checked out any of the Curivari cigars yet, I recommend doing so!

Crowned Head's Four Kicks

2012-01-30T17:16:41Z

This week's review is of the first cigar from Crowned Heads called the Four Kicks. Crowned Heads is Jon Huber's newer company (along with a few other former CAO employees) and the Four Kicks is being made for them by EP Carillo in the Dominican Republic. This cigar features an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan binder and filler. I am reviewing the Corona Gorda which measures in at 5 5/8 x 46, a favorite size of mine.

The Four Kicks has a flat brown wrapper with very even coloring to it and is slightly dry to the touch. The aroma at the foot is of light barnyard. The prelight draw has just the right amount of resistance and some floral flavor to it with more of that barnyard coming through. Once lit, this starts out with some black pepper spice that really hits the tip of the tongue. The pepper backs off fairly quickly and some cedar and citrus zesty flavors have shown up. I am also getting some floral undertones to the flavor profile as well. There is a nice complexity to this smoke. The snowy white ash holds on for about an inch and the burn has been mostly even so far. The pepper occasionally sneaks back into the profile but in the background and some dark chocolate has entered the mix. Through the first third I would say this is medium across the board as far as body and strength goes. I like how light the smoke is on the palate, its very flavorful but isn't heavy.

At the halfway point the flavor has remained consistent and the burn needed a slight touch up. Entering the final third and the cedar flavor has become more of an oak and a slightly bitter walnut flavor has shown up. The citrus and floral characteristic is gone at this point with some leather and more of that dark chocolate. This cigar has really changed from beginning to end. I prefered the first half but am still enjoying it in the final third. The strength has gone up a bit, just a little above what I consider to be medium.

The Four Kicks by Crowned Heads was a solid cigar. I was really interested in trying these because I have been a fan of some of the cigar EP Carillo has been making lately. This one doesn't really remind me of any of his other cigars. The first third with the peppery start followed by the citrus and floral flavors with the dark chocolate behind them were the highlights of this cigar. I didn't love the more bitter wood and nutty flavor at the end but it wasn't offensive or anything like that. These aren't being widely distributed yet, I think around 66 shops nationwide got them in. This size sells for $6.95 making it a very affordable cigar. I would probably pick up a few more to try if I came across them but I can't see myself going out of my way to track this one down. I really did enjoy the complexity that this cigar offers though, it has some major flavor changes throughout the smoke.

NHC Surrogates Skull Breaker

2012-01-23T16:45:55Z

This week's review is of the NHC Surrogates Skull Breaker. Dan from New Havana Cigars released this cigar a few months ago to fulfill his customers requests for a full bodied, full flavored cigar with plenty of balance that is readily available (unlike many of the one time releases throughout the year). There are two Vitolas in the Surrogates line, the Bone Crusher at 5 1/4 x 54 and this Skull breaker which is a 5 1/4 x 52 Belicoso. Here is a little bit of what Dan has to say about Surrogates:

"We stamped the bottom of the boxes "Made in Central America - for those who can't get enough". Everyone wants to know where, by who, etc. But this has become part of the Experiment. Smoke it and decide if you like it. Skip the hype and preconceived expectations. There are more. I think everyone will be more than pleasantly surprised. Our customers have come to trust my smoking preferences, as everything we sell revolves around whether or not it's something I personally want to smoke. There are MANY great cigars out there that aren't in my wheel house. But if you are like me, and like what NHC has offered in the past - then Surrogates is for you because it's based on what I like in a cigar. "

So, I have no idea who makes this or anything about the blend other than it has a Broadleaf wrapper. This is a great looking cigar with a dark and toothy wrapper and appears to be well made. The aroma at the foot is spicy and chocolatey. The prelight draw shows a great draw with some sweetness and earthy flavors. Once lit the Surrogates starts out with a huge amount of black pepper spice, leather and earth. Right from the start I would say this is not a cigar for beginners. It would completely overwhelm a new smokers palate. You can feel the spice in the back of the throat. After about half an inch the pepper backs off just a bit and some rich coffee and dark chocolate flavors show up. The smoke is thick and chewy and full bodied right from the start. This is a fairly slow smoking cigar and the burn has been mostly even. The Broadleaf wrapper is quite thick but it still burning nicely. I am thinking I should have eaten something more substantial before lighting this one up because it is already well into the full strength category after an inch. I DO NOT recommend retrohaling this cigar unless you like feeling like the inside of your nose is on fire.

At the halfway point the spice is still there but more in the background with the coffee and chocolate dominating the flavor profile. There is a slight sweetness in this blend as well that really balances out the strength and spice. This cigar produces huge clouds of smoke. Entering the final third of the Surrogates and the flavor profile has remained consistent. The spice returns at the end but it isn't as in your face as it was in the beginning.

Overall I enjoyed the Surrogates Skull Breaker! This is great when I want a very full bodied black pepper bomb. I have smoked both Vitolas and I prefer this one. The Bone Crushers I smoked had a loose draw but this size is perfect. Like I said before, this is not a cigar for beginners. It is powerful and the spice is really in your face for the first half inch or so. As for the mystery around who makes this cigar, I really don't care, if you enjoy the taste then smoke it! These sell for $7.50 but Dan has them on sale currently at New Havana Cigars, the only place to get these. This is one I would like to have a box of for when I am in the mood for a heavy hitter like this.

La Flor Dominicana Factory Press IV

2012-01-16T16:56:22Z

This week's review is of the new LFD Factory Press IV. This edition of the Factory Press measures in at 6 1/2 x60 and features a San Andreas wrapper, Ecuadorian binder and Dominican filler. These come in a large cabinet of 120 cigars with the cigars being layed out in trays of 12. The vitola of the Factory Press is really unique, being a very flat and extremely box pressed cigar.

The appearance and feel of this cigar is really unique with its odd flat shape. Overall it looks to be a well constructed cigar with a dark and silky wrapper. The aroma at the foot is of strait musty aged tobacco. Once clipped, the Factory Press IV has a great draw with some sweet flavors and some of that mustyness I smelled at the foot. Even at a 60 ring gauge this isn't an uncomfortable cigar because of the way it is pressed. Once lit this starts off very smooth with a small amount of black pepper, some sweetness and some great chocolate and woody flavors. This seems lighter on the palate than your average LFD but still very full flavored. There is just a little bit of a floral character around the edges as well that really round out the profile nicely. The burn has been even and I dropped the ash at just over an inch, though it probably would have held on longer. The floral flavor has disappeared and cocoa and some cedar are dominiating the profile now.

At the halfway point the strength has moved into the medium/full range and the flavor profile has stayed consistent and tasty. The retrohale is pretty powerful, making me sneeze. I won't be doing that again with this cigar. As I reach the band I am getting a little of a flavor I pull out of a lot of LFDs, that great dried fruit/raisin flavor. The whole profile has actually gotten much sweeter. Getting into the final third the sweetness has backed off and the profile has shifted again, this time to a darker and more leathery flavor with some of that raisin sticking around to balance it out. The strength is in the full range but isn't as strong as something like the LFD Double Ligero series. The burn has been great all the way through, never burning uneven or going out on me. At the very end it has gotten a little squishy though.

I enjoyed the LFD Factory Press IV. It is a really unique cigar due to the format and it delivers plenty of flavor! Any fan of LFD should enjoy these when they have the time for something this large. These sell for around $13 and at that price I will probably pick up one or two more to have around and to see what a little time in the humidor does to the blend.

Liga Privada Feral Flying Pig

2012-01-09T16:39:18Z

This week's review (and my first review of 2012!) is of the new Liga Privada Feral Flying Pig. This is part of the Unico series from Drew Estate and is larger than the previous Flying Pig releases. This one measures in at 5 3/8x60 and features a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, Brazilian Mata Fina Binder and a Nicaraguan filler. This is also finished off with a great looking pigtail cap. I was told that unlike the previous pig releases, this won't be as limited. The Feral Pig will supposedly be a sporadic release, much like the Dirty Rat.

This is such a funky looking cigar with its cinnamon bun pig tail cap and its fat perfecto size. Like the rest of the Liga Privadas, this looks to be perfetly constructed. After cutting just below the pigtail cap, the prelight draw seems spot on and the flavor is really unique. This doesn't taste like any of the other Liga Privada's on the cold draw, I am getting some dark sweetness and some musty tobacco flavors and something I just can't put my finger on. once lit the classic Liga aroma fills the room immediately and the flavors up front are deep expresso, dark chocolate and some light spice on the tip of my tongue. The amount of smoke this cigar is putting off is staggering. The 60 ring gauge is a little big for me but the tapered head definitely helps. While I liked the original pigs, I did find the size sort of odd to smoke. The extra length on this one seems to make it more comfortable to smoke. Flavorwise I would compare this more to the Liga no.9, which isn't really a surprise since it has the same wrapper. I was told that this Pig was more powerful than previous releases, but through the first inch I would say its medium strength and very full flavored. The burn is been very even and the ash is holding strong at over an inch.

This big piggy is smoking really well and the strength is entering the full realm as I close in on the halfway point. The spice is pretty much gone and I am left with smooth dark chocolate, espresso and leather. The retrohale delivers a really great woody character I hadn't noticed until I passed the smoke through my sinuses. The burn is still nice and even as I enter the final third. The flavor profile has stayed consistent and quite tasty. It's no secret to anyone that knows me or reads this site that I am a huge fan of Liga Privada and so far this one isn't letting me down. The strength is picking up even more at the end, making this the strongest of the Pigs in my opinion.

What can I say, another great Liga Privada! The Feral Flying Pig is yet another solid release from Drew Estate and a great addition to the Unico Series. This is the most powerful Pig release but the strength never overpowers the flavor profile. The extra length on this Pig compared to the previous Flying Pigs really makes for a much more comfortable smoking experience. I am glad this isn't going to be a one time release because I would like to pick up a few more of these occasionally, even at the $14-15 they sell for. Its a fun cigar to smoke and definitely a conversation starter with the unique appearance. Anyone who is a fan of the previous Liga Privada releases should really enjoy this offering.

Best of 2011

2011-12-31T16:05:13Z

These best of the year lists are getting harder and harder to put together, mostly because there are so many great cigars coming out and its hard to choose! I guess that's better than not having enough favorites to put together a list though. I tried to keep this year's list to 2011 releases. A lot of my favorites this year were limited edition/releases and like last year I am breaking down the list into regular releases and LE's. Here are my favorites of 2011, starting with the regular production cigars in no particular order!

Drew Estate Undercrown- The Undercrown was one of the cigars released this year that I was very excited about. It's no surprise that I am a huge fan of Liga Privada and when I heard the story behind Undercrown (which can be read in my review) I knew it would be a hit. This cigar definitely has some Liga-esque qualities to it but stands on its own. I love the price point and have been smoking these left and right!

La Flor Dominicana Colorado Oscuro- I wasn't sure if this should be considered a limited edition or not, since it only comes out twice a year, but since they are going to continue to release them a few times a year I am considering them more of a regular release. I have only smoked 4 or 5 of these but have loved each of them, especially in the smaller vitola. They are more on the medium strength side and the size I smoked comes in at around $7.50, making for a very reasonably priced cigar. I am looking forward to the next batch of these hitting shelves so I can stock up!

Padron Family Reserve 85th Maduro- One of the most expensive cigar on my list and worth every penny when you don't mind spending just a little bit more than normal. I love the size and for a Padron Family Reserve it is slightly more affordable. I found these to be a little stronger than your typical Padron and I love the full, rich flavors it offers. When I am looking for a special cigar this is one that I will be going back to whenever I can.

EP Carillo Core Line Maduro-The EPC Maduro has become one of my go to cigars, not just because it is fairly easy on the wallet but because it delivers loads of classic maduro flavors. I've smoked most of the vitolas available and the Club 52 has become my favorite in this line, tasty enough that I just bought a box!

Liga Privada L40-Liga Privada T52 wrapper and in a lancero.....I shouldn't need to say anymore but I will! These are/will be a semi limited release much like the Dirty Rat. I reviewed the pre release but have smoked a few regular release versions and I would say that they smoked just like the pre release I reviewed. I found these to be a bit more refined and more medium throughout compared to the regular Liga Privada's.

Tatuaje Avion- I didn't review the Avion but I smoked a bunch of them and really enjoyed the blend. This is the same blend as Fausto, but a box pressed perfecto. While I enjoyed the regular Fausto line, the Avion vitola really shined. I found this one to be a little more balanced compared to the Fausto.

Limited Releases:

Tatuaje 2009 La Verite- This cigar strait up floored me. I smoked both the La Verite and L'esprit de Verite and loved them both. These are incredibly complex and refined and another higher priced cigar that is worth every penny in my opinion. These can still be found and I recommend grabbing a few to smoke now and a few to hide in your humidor for a few years.

Litto Gomez Small Batch 4- The Small Batch releases are some of my favorites from LFD and this year's really wowed me. The Pele De Oro wrapper really added something unique to the blend. This one was still full bodied but not as powerful as the SB3 and a bit sweeter. Again, this is another high priced cigar that I will happily pay the money for when I want something special.

Tatuaje TAA- Yet another great limited release cigar from Tatuaje! Full bodied and rich with plenty of character, this Tatuaje release really stood out among the many releases from Pete this year. I love the loose box press to this cigar and the covered foot that Pete is so fond of.

Tatuaje Wolfman-The Monster Series from Tatuaje is one of the most sought after releases of the year, and this year's release really impressed me. I would put this as one of the top Monster releases, right up there with The Frank. These are great now and am guessing will get even better the longer they sit. The Sumatra wrapper really adds a nice sweetness to the blend that I really enjoyed!

A few brands really dominated my list this year, but after everything I smoked these are the cigars that really stood out to me! I smoked more Tatuaje limited releases than any other LEs from other companies, so I guess its not a surprise that quite a few showed up here. I did smoke a lot of other limited releases but a lot of them left me wanting more as far as flavor goes. There are a few I really wanted to review that came out this year that I just didn't have a chance to smoke yet, but there is always next year!

There are a few cigars that were really close to making this list but I had to stop somewhere or this list would have gotten out of hand. The new Illusione Epernay box press sizes are fantastic (I just need to smoke a few more of them once they are more readily available.) I also really enjoyed the My Father 2011 Limited Edition, the Jaime Garcia LE and the Tatuaje Federal 90th. This was a great year in the cigar world and as always I can't wait to see what next year brings!

Padron Family Reserve 85th Maduro

2011-12-26T15:07:49Z

I Hope everyone had a great Christmas! This week's review is of the new Padron 85th Maduro. The 85th is this year's release in the Family Reserve series. This doesn't match up with the numbering system for the rest of the Family Reserve's, instead of being 47 that would come next in the series, Padron changed this one to the 85th to celebrate Jose O. Padron's 85th Birthday. This cigar measures in at 5 1/4x50 and is severely box pressed. Like the rest of the family Reserve Padron's, this one is made up of tobacco that has been aged for 10 years.

This is a tasty looking cigar, it looks like a bar of dark chocolate and is extremely square pressed. It is very firmly rolled with almost no give to it. The aroma at the foot is of cocoa and earth. Once cut, the draw is a little firm with flavors of well aged tobacco. Once lit, this starts out with more spice that I normally get from Padron's, with plenty of dark chocolate, earth and espresso flavors. This is also starting off much stronger than your typical Padron....I like it! This is starting out really nicely, Bold yet refined. After about 3/4 of an inch the spice has backed off a lot and more deep coffee flavors and some roasty notes are coming up front.

At just about the halfway point and I would say this is one of the stronger Padron's I have smoked. The burn has been perfect and the ash holds for about an inch. I am loving the huge dark chocolate flavors in this cigar. While the spice is mostly gone, it is still present through a retrohale, as well as some sweet cedar through the nose. I can't believe just how slow this cigar is smoking. Finishing up this 85th and the flavors have stayed very consistent and bold. This full bodied cigar is right in the full range of strength as well, much more powerful than the typical Padron Anniversary cigar, but it is still very well balanced.

The Padron Family Reserve 85th Maduro was an impressive cigar. I don't smoke a lot of Padrons, and everytime I do I wonder why I don't smoke them more often! (Well I know why, they are pretty pricey) This one is actually a little more reasonable as far as the Family Reserve goes as far as price is concerned, coming in at around $20 a piece. I rarely spend that kind of money on a cigar, but then this isn't one of those cigars you are going to be smoking frequently (well not one I will be smoking that often at that price). That being said, I think this cigar is worth every penny. It delivers huge amounts of flavor and the construction is perfect. I love how consistent Padron cigars are, you know what you are going to get everytime you light one up. Padron never disappoints, so do yourself a favor and pick up one of these next time you visit your local shop.

Litto Gomez Small Batch 4

2011-12-18T22:13:04Z

This week's review is of the brand new Litto Gomez Small Batch 4! The Small Batch line is one of LFD's most sought after cigars and 50 cabinets of these were released to shops within the last week. The rest of the boxes will be shipped sometime in January. This cigar is a Dominican Puro made with tobacco from a 2006 crop and a special Dominican Pele De Oro wrapper. It measures in at 7x52, making this a fairly large cigar!

The LG Small Batch 4 has a dark oily wrapper with a slightly reddish hue to it. These looked fantastic sitting in the cabinet of 105 cigars that they come in. The aroma at the foot is sweet and has some barnyard funk to it with some spicyness that made me sneeze after taking a big whiff. The draw has just the right amount of resistance to it. The prelight shows flavors of sweeet tobacco and that great aged tobacco and barnyard flavor. Once lit this dense cigar starts off with huge flavors! There is a great combination of sweet and spicy flavors with some cedar and dried fruit. The smoke is thick and almost chewy but really clean on the palate. This is a bold cigar with a ton of spice through the nose, but is very balanced and has a great depth of flavor. The burn has been very strait and the ash held strong for over an inch.

As I get closer to the halfway point I am getting some of that classic dried fruit almost raisin flavor I associate with a lot of LFD cigars. This is definitely a full bodied and full flavored cigar, and the strength at this point is closing in on full as well without being overly strong. This is one of those cigars that is kind of hard to pick out individual flavors from. The flavors just all work really well together. The almost syrupy sweetness stands out more than anything. This is in the full range of strength towards the end for sure, but is still very well balanced. I love how well these are smoking considering they were just released. I felt that the previous Small Batches were good right away, but some down time really helped them out. With about 2 inches to go the sweetness is backing off and the flavor profile has gotten a little darker and deeper. There is a savory character to this cigar now with some earthy and leather flavors and some woody notes. I took this one all the way down until i was burning my fingertips, didn't want it to end!

The LG Small Batch 4 was a great cigar! This is one of those cigars you almost don't want to love because they are pretty pricey. These come in at around $18. Even at that price point I will be grabbing a few more. These are great now and I think it is pretty safe to say will get even better as they age. This Pele De Oro wrapper is really something special. This is at least a 2 hour smoke and every minute of it is enjoyable!