Cruzado Cigars

[Rconectn]

I just smoked the Avalito cigar last night and found it to be a little powerhouse. According to Dion he describes this blend as full flavored / medium bodied - toned down by using viso instead of the stronger ligero in the filler. I wonder why it felt more on the full bodied side, could it be because of the size of the cigar 4 X 46? Anyone else had the chance to smoke this same size or any other sizes?

 

[Gonnagal]

I have the six cigar sampler resting in the humi for a little while. I can't wait to fire one up, thanks for the review I'll probably try one this weekend.

 

[Gawl]

I have a box of the dante's and have them resting for now. I want to let the sit for a bit before I dip into them.

 

[Opus Dei]

I've smoked the stick in three different sizes this week. I have to say that I enjoyed the Dantes most of all of them, namely due to the relaxed draw and the flavors tasted a bit more refined. I think it's a great cigar, but I personally think it might be a little overpriced for what it is.

 

[mcoupe]

Interesting... I just smoked an Avalito last night after receiving a sampler. It started off like it was going to be a little powerhouse with a bit of spice but after about a half inch, it did a 180, losing all it's spice and I was struggling to get a taste from it. It picked up a bit towards the end but overall, seemed to be a mild to medium tasting smoke.

I'm going to let the others sit a bit and try again.

 

[stevehawk]

Had my first Cruzado last weekend (Domenicos - corona gorda). It was a powerhouse. Flavors started off very good, but got even better in the final third. I like full bodied sticks, and this one did not disappoint.

 

[Rconectn]

Here's an explanation I got from someone on another board:


Rconectn, Dion said that the rollers were rolling the stronger part of the leaves downward more towards the foot of the cigar which is way I got a burst of power within the very first puffs. He is speaking with the factory and working to correct this so the blend is more consistent throughout.

 

[lherzolite]

Down to the last inch of a Dante I'm smoking right now. It started off medium bodied, but I'd say it has definitely has kicked up to full. Its a nice smoke; perfect draw and burn. I'd mention the flavors, but I'd probably just end up embarrassing myself.

 

[uncelnino]

SInce I am lucky enough to work at a B & M that carries these I have smoked all of the sizes now and since they released i have smoked at least one a day. I think they are the best new cigar of the year. The complexity of the flavor profile, construction, burn, draw, appearance, etc.. are all fantastic in my mind. I tend to think these are on the fuller side of the spectrum then the advertised medium body/full flavor. My favorites are the Dantes and the Elitas with the Marelas at a close third. I found the Marelas to be a bit less spicy than the rest of the vitolas. You should definitely give these a try if you haven't had a chance to smoke one yet.