Tatuaje Broadleaf Especial

Notes: Measured at 40 rg instead of 38. Prelight aroma of cocoa with flavors of black coffee, unsweetened cocoa, salt, black and red pepper, and molasses. In the last third that familiar sweet milk chocolate flavor unleashed, body and flavor both went from medium to full. The draw tightened up in the last two inches and it immediately became unenjoyable.

Smoking time: One hour, twenty four minutes

Rating: Four stars

Rodrigo Habano Clasico

Notes: Measured 40 ring instead of 38. Flavors of caramel, citrus, sourdough and white pepper. Complexity wasn't great, but this blend has a nice familiar balance. Burn was very uneven at one point, then it tunneled about one inch near the middle.

Smoking time: One hour, six minutes

Rating: Four stars

Fausto

Notes: Another one with a overly restricted draw. Not terrible, but not what I was hoping for. Non descript sugary pre light aroma. Very firm and heavy, the bunch is obviously too dense. Flavors of oak, dark roast coffee, black pepper and cola sweetness. Though complexity suffered, the combustion surprisingly wasn't affected much until the last third, where the flavors became somewhat bitter and damp.

Smoking time: One hour, twenty four minutes

Rating: Four stars

La Casita Criolla

Notes: Wrapper has a very rustic appearance, both the cold draw and pre light aroma are rich milk chocolate. Flavors of red pepper, espresso, milk chocolate and sweet barbecue. Even though the complexity was only average, this blend is stunningly rich, savory and sweet. Combustion and construction were flawless.

Smoking time: One hour, twenty eight minutes

Rating: Five stars

Lost & Found Iconoclast

Notes: Who knows the actual identity of this cigar, don't really care though. Combustion was fine for the first half and then it needed several relights in the second half. Flavors of earth, mineral/salt, cumin, red pepper, roasted nuts and a mild honey sweetness. Became sour at points, mostly in the second half.

Smoking time: One hour, twenty three minutes

Rating: Three stars

La Riqueza

Notes: Pre light aroma of barnyard. Flavors of milk chocolate, tea leaves, dark fruit and white pepper. Body, flavor and strength were all just under medium. Draw was slightly tighter than I prefer and at points I couldn't get a satisfying mouthful of smoke.

Smoking time: One hour, thirteen minutes

Rating: Four stars