Estilo Cubano (Weekend Smoke)

For this weekend smoke, I wanted to go pick a random, new cigar to review. I picked up the Estilo Cubano. This cigar is relatively smaller (5 and 3/4 by 54). It is medium-dark bodied with a rough sandpaper feel to the wrapper. The cigar had nearly invisibile veins with a tight pack.

As you light up, the flavor is much more mild than expected. It has a rich earthy/cocoa flavoring. The draw is great with some resistance. Smoke output is superb. Very thick, heavy smoke (easier for smoke rings :P). The burn is perfectly even. I didn't notice one thing wrong with this smoke.Halfway through this cigar the flavor has changed to a more roasted nut/pepper. The smoke output is the same, the draw is the same, and the burn is still even.

Overall, this cigar surprised me greatly. It's definitely an everyday smoke because of the price ($5.99) and size (see above). The flavor, balance, strength, draw, smoke output, and burn is great the whole way through. Be sure to pick it up sometime this weekend!

Stogie Rite score: 94