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Cabaiguan Robustos Extra
Size: 5.2 x 50 rg
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Strength: Medium
*Apologies for a lack of pictures, no camera available! :blush:
Well, it's been a very quiet, slow night at work, so I decided it was a good time to enjoy a delicious Cabaiguan! My initial inspection of the cigar was as expected: Flawless. I've come to expect a certain level of quality from Pepin and Pete, and this stick is no exception. The wrapper was soft and supple, devoid of any flaws and featured minimal veins. A well bunched foot complimented the perfect cap, and the whole cigar had a solid, good weight to it without any hard or soft spots. I smelled the foot and found a nice, sweet grassy smell that both of the other Cabaiguans I smoked also had. I clipped the end, and the prelight draw had a clean, haylike flavor to it. I forgot my lighter at home today, so I was forced to resort to matches tonight. Luckily, the air was still so lighting was easy enough, and the smell of the smoke coupled with the scent of the wood burning match was delightful. After a few quick puffs to get the foot burning evenly, I took a slow, deep draw and savored the delicious flavors that greeted my palate almost immediately. I let the smoke out softly, then just as the last of it was about to leave my mouth I blew it gently out of the nose to find a wonderful, peppery feel. I smacked my lips and tasted vanilla bean, white pepper, and a delicious sweetness that was reminded me of ripe berries, though which variety I could not discern. The burn was a slow, steady, even one that revealed a tight white ash with very fine banding, and the draw was spot on. I would have to say that these are some of the smoothest smokes I have had thus far, and again this one was no exception. I was about to take another draw, when I heard a strange chittering sound above me. I glanced upwards, looking for the source of the noise, scanning the telephone wires a dozen yards away half expecting to see a few roosting birds. Not seeing anything, I was startled when I heard it yet again, this time straight up above me. I was very surprised to see fluttering about in the spotlight something that I was not aware lived in this jungle of steel and concrete: bats! Apparently they were quite enamored with the large swarm of moths that were attracted to the bright lights. Cool! I counted perhaps three of them, with wingspans in the five to six inch range. A neat treat!
Anyways, back to the cigar! About an inch in, a nice cedary woodiness was coming through now that blended very nicely with the other flavors. I was loving the sweet finish to this cigar, and I was pleased that it was very consistent throughout the entire length, without a bit of harshness or hot draw ever becoming an issue. I smoked it down to about an inch, let it die out, and finally headed back inside. I'd have to say that these are fast becoming a favorite, and I can't wait to get my hands on a few Guapos to enjoy. If they are as good or better than the regular line, I will most certainly be ordering a box. If you haven't tried a Cabaiguan, what the heck are you waiting for? :love:
Size: 5.2 x 50 rg
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Shade Grown Connecticut
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Strength: Medium
*Apologies for a lack of pictures, no camera available! :blush:
Well, it's been a very quiet, slow night at work, so I decided it was a good time to enjoy a delicious Cabaiguan! My initial inspection of the cigar was as expected: Flawless. I've come to expect a certain level of quality from Pepin and Pete, and this stick is no exception. The wrapper was soft and supple, devoid of any flaws and featured minimal veins. A well bunched foot complimented the perfect cap, and the whole cigar had a solid, good weight to it without any hard or soft spots. I smelled the foot and found a nice, sweet grassy smell that both of the other Cabaiguans I smoked also had. I clipped the end, and the prelight draw had a clean, haylike flavor to it. I forgot my lighter at home today, so I was forced to resort to matches tonight. Luckily, the air was still so lighting was easy enough, and the smell of the smoke coupled with the scent of the wood burning match was delightful. After a few quick puffs to get the foot burning evenly, I took a slow, deep draw and savored the delicious flavors that greeted my palate almost immediately. I let the smoke out softly, then just as the last of it was about to leave my mouth I blew it gently out of the nose to find a wonderful, peppery feel. I smacked my lips and tasted vanilla bean, white pepper, and a delicious sweetness that was reminded me of ripe berries, though which variety I could not discern. The burn was a slow, steady, even one that revealed a tight white ash with very fine banding, and the draw was spot on. I would have to say that these are some of the smoothest smokes I have had thus far, and again this one was no exception. I was about to take another draw, when I heard a strange chittering sound above me. I glanced upwards, looking for the source of the noise, scanning the telephone wires a dozen yards away half expecting to see a few roosting birds. Not seeing anything, I was startled when I heard it yet again, this time straight up above me. I was very surprised to see fluttering about in the spotlight something that I was not aware lived in this jungle of steel and concrete: bats! Apparently they were quite enamored with the large swarm of moths that were attracted to the bright lights. Cool! I counted perhaps three of them, with wingspans in the five to six inch range. A neat treat!
Anyways, back to the cigar! About an inch in, a nice cedary woodiness was coming through now that blended very nicely with the other flavors. I was loving the sweet finish to this cigar, and I was pleased that it was very consistent throughout the entire length, without a bit of harshness or hot draw ever becoming an issue. I smoked it down to about an inch, let it die out, and finally headed back inside. I'd have to say that these are fast becoming a favorite, and I can't wait to get my hands on a few Guapos to enjoy. If they are as good or better than the regular line, I will most certainly be ordering a box. If you haven't tried a Cabaiguan, what the heck are you waiting for? :love: