Wrapper: Oily/smooth
Band: Satisfactory
Now that I've heard Rick Rodriguez explain in person what he was trying to accomplish when blending this cigar, I decided to give it another chance.
Before, I found it too mild but at least now I know why: to highlight the Colombian tobacco.
Wood
Wood
Vegetal
Vegetal
After some initial woody flavors, the cigar now displays a whole range of vegetal flavors: grass, hay, fruit.
Earth
Earth
Sweet
Other
I'm getting some mild sweetness but also a nasty bitter note that's rather unpleasant.
Other
The nasty taste remains, even after a purge. That's a pity because underneath I can faintly distinguish some creamy sweetness.
Animal
I'm sorry, Rick, but this stick is not for me. I find it boring and bland, I'm afraid. There's just not enough depth to the flavors.
Draw: Good
Burn: Adequate
Ash: Good
Strength: Mild
Appearance | 63 |
Construction | 67 |
Complexity | 50 |
Dynamics | 97 |
Strength | 25 |
Total | 61 |
Brand Owner
General Cigar Company, Inc.
Factory
STG EstelĂ
Wrapper
Honduras (Jamastran Valley)
Binder
Cameroon
Filler
Colombia
Size
6 x 60
Status
In production since 2014
Score | Percentile | Rank |
61 | 92 | 145 |