Not sure if these were the "seasonal/anniversary" blend or not. They have a white, red and gold band wi Cifuentes across the top and Partagas below. Picked up 4 of these, 2 Robustos and 2 corona gorda for 7.95 and 6.95 respectively.
Dark, dry and rumpled maduro wrapper, with lots of wrinkles. Prelight draw nothing exceptional, aroma very pungent. Uneven burn after the 1st 1/2 inch (which is where I had to stop smoking, so don't know if it will even out with a touch up). Pronounced softness in the barrel after that length of burn. Very firm draw initially, loosened up along with the softness, I presume.
Flavor predominantly woody, some spice(iness), good solid tobacco flavor.
Unfortunately, nothing exceptional and, IMHO, NOT worth 7-8 bucks per stick. A solid, decent smoke, nothing you'd pitch after a couple of puffs, but definitely not on my box list.
Maybe an 86.
Dark, dry and rumpled maduro wrapper, with lots of wrinkles. Prelight draw nothing exceptional, aroma very pungent. Uneven burn after the 1st 1/2 inch (which is where I had to stop smoking, so don't know if it will even out with a touch up). Pronounced softness in the barrel after that length of burn. Very firm draw initially, loosened up along with the softness, I presume.
Flavor predominantly woody, some spice(iness), good solid tobacco flavor.
Unfortunately, nothing exceptional and, IMHO, NOT worth 7-8 bucks per stick. A solid, decent smoke, nothing you'd pitch after a couple of puffs, but definitely not on my box list.
Maybe an 86.
