Wrapper: Satisfactory
Band: Attractive
This cigar was produced for Habanos' own store network. I bought mine in The Hague in January 2015.
I remember that trip because when we exited the store Princess Beatrix, former Queen of the Netherlands, drove by in her limo.
Wood
That makes this Picadores three years old now, my personal minimum age for a Cuban.
Earth
Herbs/spices
The first flavors are wood, earth and some herbs. Rather nice, actually.
Herbs/spices
Animal
Earth
Herbs/spices
Earth
Herbs/spices
The construction of this cigar is OK, good draw, burn and ash but as far as flavors are concerned, it's a bit boring until now.
I read somewhere that Cubans only smoke the first third to determine whether a cigar is any good. If that were true, I have a hard time seeing how this one passed the muster.
Animal
Herbs/spices
Nuts/beans
Nuts/beans
About halfway through, some nice, nutty flavors kick in, along with a mild sweetness.
Sweet
Nuts/beans
Pepper
Herbs/spices
The second half of this cigar is actually pretty decent. A slight hint of pepper on the lips, nutty flavors, some herbs. Nice!
Pepper
Earth
Draw: Very good
Burn: Good
Ash: Good
Strength: Medium
Appearance | 63 |
Construction | 83 |
Complexity | 63 |
Dynamics | 83 |
Strength | 50 |
Total | 70 |
Brand Owner
Habanos S.A.
Factory
(Factory not in database - Cuba)
Wrapper
Cuba
Binder
Cuba
Filler
Cuba
Size
5 x 48
Status
In production since 2014
Score | Percentile | Rank |
70 | 67 | 120 |