Humidor Primary

So much chocolate on the cold draw. Very nice presentation, construction. Very spicy at the start, takes getting used to as it is one strong cigar.

Small nicely rolled cigar without a cap, so no cutting needed. Draw is consequently a bit loose but not an issue. This is a small cigar, but if you don't respect it its gonna knock you on your butt. I was feeling light headed for a while after smoking it a bit too fast. On light up i got plenty of pepper, but after a bit it subsided and maple like sweetness with a bit of leather took the stage. No issues in burning, around 30 min of smoking time, but be sure you don't smoke it on an empty stomach!

My copy was characterized by a uneven colored wrapper, transitioning from lighter to darker. The Camacho gave a forewarning "Watch out i bite!" on the cold taste with pepper on the lips. It took fire well and presented wood and pepper on the tongue at light up. No pepper on the retro hale. Further in the first third a hit of nutty sweetness appears. I put the strength of this cigar towards full, as the nicotine started to knock me around half way into the smoke. The burn tended to get crooked, i had to correct it multiple times and had to relight the cigar half way through. In summary: strong cigar, burn issues, plenty of smoke and not very good a holding the fire.

The dark wrapper encased in a cedar shell ends at the top with a nice pigtail. Out of the cellophane the smell reminded me of a camp fire, but not intrusive, just enough to spark memories. Initially the cigar leaves peppery note on the lips. Straight form light up i could feel the full strength of the cigar, but its not overly spicy, no burning sensation on the tongue, you just feel the boldness of the smoke.. A lot of smooth smoke coming out and draw was just perfect. The cigar burned evenly, forming gray compact ash that ashed at about 2 cm. I cannot pin point the flavors it gave me, but i keep coming back to the feeling while smoking it. Definitely Saka's "Dang" was there in the second half. Its like a specific flavor in my mouth, that on one hand is off putting while drawing me in at the same time. For me, excellent full bodied, full strength cigar. The price is steep, but worth the experience.

Construction is good, the wrapper has small veins and a bit matte color. Draw is good and the cold smell reminds me of nougaty sweetness. It burns straight forming firm grey ash. From start the flavor profile for me is espresso, a bit of sweetness and spiciness on the top and back of the mouth. It might be the cold weather I'm smoking it in, but the smoke is a little dry for me. The retro hale gives black pepper, and some of that nougaty sweetness. The finish is spicy, I would put the strength at medium plus. . It is important to note that the spice is overall not overwhelming. It keeps playing with your taste buds for a while after you take a pull, but nothing that would put me away from smoking it again.

Beautiful band, a bit loosely rolled, fine wrapper. My cigar looked boxpressed. Cold smell is beautiful, I find it much nicer than the 10th Anniversary Sungrown, I just sat down and enjoyed it for a while prior to light. Good burn with a lot of smoke. Ash is a bit flaky and does not stay more than 3cm. Taste wise a bit too spicy for me.

A wonderfully smooth and dark brown wrapper covers my stick. The cold smell gives me a nice cocoa powder smell. The draw is optimal without taking too much off the cap. It takes fire well and i had to touch it up only once throughout the whole smoke. From light up i get pepper on the front of the mouth and a flavor that develops in wood and cocoa butter like experience in the first third. Wood joins and cocoa grounds are the main notes for me, with a creamy smoke bellowing out. Picks up in strength in the final third, the pepper intensifies, but burns cool and some leather and earth creep in. A wonderful long smoke that i am happy to repeat!

The second iteration of the original Prensado follows with the same quality construction, the only difference i could find on my stick was a little wrinkling near the cap, a consequence of the box-press. This had no effect of the smoking experience. This stick has a bit more kick than the original Prensado. I get the same sweet nougat, but more pepper is demonstrated on the mouth and retrohale at light up. Half way in the first third the pepper subsides, leaving sweetness and nougat as the main driver. This stick produces huge quantities of creamy, chewy smoke. A few puffs before final third the pepper comes back with a vengeance, picking up in strength on the mouth and showing up on the retro-hale. Sweetness is subsiding and leather takes over the stage, combined with tingly pepper on the mouth. It gets stronger but not overpowering, but tends to run hot in the final third, so care is taken not to puff too often. Overall a tasty cigar, nice transitions and if you found the original Prensado too mellow, give this one a chance.

I was expecting better craftsmanship from A. Fuente. My copy was unevenly rolled with clear evidence of wrapper repair, with another piece glued directly the band. The draw was ok and the cold smell gave foreword of mint! what a surprise. It lit relatively easy, but uneven burn started right away. Not a lot of smoke generated, but not lacking either. Flavors dominating are woods, a bit of white pepper, the mint is here as well. A mild-medium smoke with no harsh retro hale. The taste is linear cruising through the second third. I corrected the burn twice so far. Right before the final third I got some tart notes, the strength picked up and the wrapper cracked. I enjoyed the mint, but with the issues experienced this cigar is overpriced for me.

I bought a box from Cigarworld a couple of days ago and i could not wait to try this one out. Each sample is finely processed with a matte brown wrapper and a muted tobacco cold smell. The draw for me is perfect. Upon light up you get the aroma profile of wood and some pepper on the top of the mouth and back of the throat. No pepper on retro-hale. Strength wise i would put this in the medium range. Aroma of Wood and pepper dominate throughout the smoke for me. Burned a bit crooked in the first third, but leveled itself out, overall good burn for a boxpressed cigar. Near the last 3 cm it picked up in strength and i had to put it down at 2 cm because of the heat and now full-on strength. A short smoke of 32 min for the cold days. Is it worth 9.6 Eur a stick for me? Not sure yet. I will let them rest for a couple of weeks and update my review. Update: Resting the cigars did the trick. Smooth smoke, even burn and consistent flavor till the nub! Ill be sure to keep these in my humidor.

I kept this stick in my humidor for over 6 months. Even construction, with a dull brown wrapper, and a slightly crooked label. The cap was a different color from the cigar wrapper which seemed odd for me. The draw was a little loose for my taste. Even light and from the start a lot of spice. Pepper and spice left my tongue tingling for a while after taking a pull. The cigar makes plenty of smoke but a little dry for my taste. In addition to the pepper I found grass notes in the flavor. Nothing bad regarding construction or build quality, the burn was straight, but so much pepper is not my taste.

Having had a great experience with the Robusto version, i was eager to try out this vitola. Unfortunately my stick is falling short. Straight out of the cellophane i notice the cap has started to come off. The cut is made and i am getting very little cold draw resistance, which points to construction issues :(. Sure enough after i lit it up i notice a 4mm hole in the center of the cigar, just about the size of the opening. Despite the very light draw, i am getting good smoke amounts and a mild/medium strength, for me this version packs a bigger punch than the Robusto. Once the tapered end burned through the draw improved slightly, but still too loose. Throughout of the first third i can't find the sweetness i was getting from the Robusto. The ash is firm and compact, and the burn is straight. I will stick to the Robusto format for my next purchases.

The cigar construction is good. Rolled tightly with no bumps/soft spots. Draw was a bit tight. Held ash for cca 2 cm, but the taste profile did not excite me.

My first Lancero! Good construction, it looks evenly rolled, took fire well, ashes at about 1.5cm but the ash is compact.