Cigar no. 2
I wish I wouldn't have acted so sure of my guess on cigar no.1 because it totally discredits my opinions on this one. But this time I am entirely sure. Pre-light smell, taste and both after it's lit remind me of only one thing. Cuba. This has the same typical Cuban flavor most of the cigars I smoke have. In fact sometimes I wonder if they don't just put different bands on the same tobacco over there. And I hate to start of with the country of origin first, I listened to Ginseng's advice and want to follow it, but Cuban best describes the flavor to me and this is the basis of my argument in the first place. I will try to break down the experience but to me just saying Cuban describes it better.
Started off a tad harsh for the first puffs. Then I tasted some spice which dissipated while the cigar was smoked. I also detect a bit of a burnt wood flavor and occasional powdery cocoa. The definitive element which I assume is being described when people say Cuban twang is the tangy, somewhat citrusy flavor on the finish. The cigar has a wonderful finish which retains the best flavors in the cigar. It also leaves a slight tingle in the mouth towards the end of the cigar. Medium bodied.
I hate to sound too sure of myself but I'm willing to rest my entire argument on weather I'm right about this particular cigar. And by some very slight chance it's not Cuban I think I will rarely bother with the hassle of obtaining Cubans and just smoke this primarily. 9/10
I couldn't begin to guess which Cuban cigar this is as it taste like so many of them
Verdict- Cuban
I agree that these are good cigars, but what you tasted actually doesn't point to one place, but rather two places... read on!
Cigar #2 results
Fyodor says:
Cigar rating: 9/10
Origin guess: Cuba
Cuban/non-Cuban: Cuban
Survey says:
Actual origin: Nicaraguan
Cigar #2 is a:
non-Cuban Cabaiguan WCD 120 (4 5/8" x 42)
Commentary:
This cigar actually points to two places... Nicaragua, which is where the blend tobacco is from, and the good old USA for the Connecticut seed shade wrapper (grown in Ecuador) that adorns this special Cabaiguan release. No typical Cuban flavor/taste here! This is a great cigar, IMHO, and I'm glad you enjoyed it, but it is definitely not Cuban in origin (even though it is named after a region in Cuba).
I love putting this cigar in blind taste tests, because it's such a nice smoke, and it's also a cigar that if the head were not cut, it'd actually be even more deceptive, because it has a pigtail that makes it look exactly like a Cuban Trinidad Reyes.
BTW, you did nail the tasting notes I get from this cigar though... starts off a little rough (could use some age) and then mellows out into a fantastic smoke. The medium-bodied Cabaiguan taste profile is something that many "Cuban" smokers seem to enjoy, because it is creamy and flavorful, while not being overly harsh or spicy. Still, the cigar you smoked is relatively young (from 2007), and I think will likely get even nicer with some age on it.
Since you liked this cigar so much, I would highly recommend that you check out the other vitolas in the Cabaiguan line. It's a fantastic blend, IMHO, even though it gets less "hype" than Pete's Tatuaje line. Good stuff!
The bad news is you got it wrong... the good news is that you found a readily available non-Cuban cigar that you appear to very much enjoy! Perhaps it shouldn't hinge on one cigar, but by your own pronouncement, you might want to not bother seeking out those beloved Habanos with quite as much fervor
Results so far:
#1 -
Cuban Montecristo Tubos 1970s -- (5/10) guessed non-Cuban, Domincan or Honduran -
Incorrect
#2 -
non-Cuban Cabaiguan WCD 120 -- (9/10) guessed Cuban -
Incorrect
Score: Cigars 2, Fyodor 0
