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Well a few months ago I was gifted a few vintage Cuban cigars. I got around to smoking one tonight.
So here goes....
Brand: Belinda Claro Claro circa 1955
Shape: Panatela...mix fill
Appearance: Light brownish green wrapper, several veins, very toothy. The filler tobacco was a few shades darker than the wrapper..light brown. The cigar was pre-punched. Something on the wrapper sparkeled when it was held up to the light.
Construction: The cigar was well made with no noticable flaws. It was firm with no soft spots. The cap and foot were well formed...very clean.
Flavor: The pre-light draw was firm but easy. It had hints of musty tea..a little sweet. Upon lighting the cigar I noticed a light vegital flavor. As the cigar progressed the vegital became nutty with just a hint of spice...almost like a RASS. It had that unmistakable Cuban twang. The cigar was very mild. The smoke had a light almost fruity arouma.
Ash: The ash was typical Cuban...dark grey and solid. The tooth on the wrapper was still visable on the ash. It held to about an inch and a half. The cigar burned well and did not need to be toutched up at all.
Overall impression: IMHO this cigar was well past it's prime. It still had enough flavor to make it an interesting. It was a unique experiance smoking a cigar that was made three years before my birth. This cigar has seen alot of history. Kinda of a shame to see it go.
So here goes....
Brand: Belinda Claro Claro circa 1955
Shape: Panatela...mix fill
Appearance: Light brownish green wrapper, several veins, very toothy. The filler tobacco was a few shades darker than the wrapper..light brown. The cigar was pre-punched. Something on the wrapper sparkeled when it was held up to the light.
Construction: The cigar was well made with no noticable flaws. It was firm with no soft spots. The cap and foot were well formed...very clean.
Flavor: The pre-light draw was firm but easy. It had hints of musty tea..a little sweet. Upon lighting the cigar I noticed a light vegital flavor. As the cigar progressed the vegital became nutty with just a hint of spice...almost like a RASS. It had that unmistakable Cuban twang. The cigar was very mild. The smoke had a light almost fruity arouma.
Ash: The ash was typical Cuban...dark grey and solid. The tooth on the wrapper was still visable on the ash. It held to about an inch and a half. The cigar burned well and did not need to be toutched up at all.
Overall impression: IMHO this cigar was well past it's prime. It still had enough flavor to make it an interesting. It was a unique experiance smoking a cigar that was made three years before my birth. This cigar has seen alot of history. Kinda of a shame to see it go.
