Topshelf14
Very Active Member
Registered: March 2007
Location: Old Hickory, TN
Posts: 506
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Review Date: Fri August 10, 2007
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Would you recommend this to someone? Yes |
Price you paid? In US$: None indicated
| Rating: 5
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Pros:
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Typical CA flavor
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Cons:
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loose construction
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Pre-smoke
Scent of Wrapper: Earth and leather
Scent at Foot: Earth and grass
Wrapper: Leathery, slightly veiny
Feel: Some sponginess, flattened on two sides
Tongue: Slight hint of unsweetened cocoa powder
Flavor on Draw: Musty
Smoke
Taste: Grass and wood with some pepper
Flavor Changes: n/a
Strength: Mild
Scent of Smoke: Mild
Draw: Free
Finish: Medium, slightly peppery
The CA Anniversary Magico Maduro started out in the classic Cuba Aliados tradition with a mild, lightly grassy flavor. I was a bit surprised that the maduro wrapper on this cigar only contributed slightly to the overall flavor, adding a few hints of wood and pepper. The flavor of this cigar seemed to come primarily from the filler, which was typical CA. Cuba Aliados fans who normally don’t smoke maduro cigars should definitely put this on their list of must-try cigars.
As with many Cuba Aliados that I’ve had, the draw was on the free side, which made it rather easy to over smoke the cigar if you don’t pace yourself.
I found this cigar to be a slight disappointment due to my expectations of a maduro experience.
Final Rating: 5.5
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Joe
Nashville Cigar Club
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