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Riff Raff
10-02-2009, 09:55 AM
This is my first review so please be kind!:D Pics were taken from my Blackberry so I apologize for the quality!

Size: 6.1" X 52

Wrapper: Nicaraguan

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran

Strength: Medium to Full Bodied

Price: Single $7.10

This is a nice dark wrapper that is a bit oily. A nice milk chocolate color with not too many veins. There is one blemish on the wrapper, but it is small.

Pre-draw was toasty and faintly sweet.

First 1/3rd:

Immediately toasted nuts was the dominate flavor. There was a bit of creaminess to the large amount of smoke. Just a hint of cinnamon was evident as well. The ash was dark gray and a bit flaky. There was also an uneven burn to start.

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Second 1/3rd: Strong notes of cinnamon came into play here. A little pepper was evident as well. A lot of smoke. The ash fell off halfway through the cigar.

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Last 1/3rd: Burn evened out. Lots of cinnamon still dominating the flavor. A hint of spice as well. Toasted nuts coming through too. A nice clean refreshing finish as well.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n260/astonezfan/RJHabanaReserve5.jpg


This was a very pleasant smoke! Lots of cinnamon which I love! A great finish and a nice smoke to start my day!

I give this smoke a 8.8. I would smoke this 'gar on a daily basis. Very enjoyable!
Kreth
10-02-2009, 10:06 AM
Nice review, thanks. This promotion (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16680&highlight=habana+reserve) should still be good, a mixed samper (4 sticks) for $7.95.
kelmac07
10-02-2009, 11:37 AM
Nice review, thanks for sharing!!
Riff Raff
10-02-2009, 11:49 AM
Nice review, thanks. This promotion (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16680&highlight=habana+reserve) should still be good, a mixed samper (4 sticks) for $7.95.


Sweet! I just ordered one! Thanks Jeff!
OHRD
10-02-2009, 01:18 PM
Great review; didn't seem like a first timer to me! Keep 'em coming...
Kreth
10-02-2009, 01:37 PM
Sweet! I just ordered one! Thanks Jeff!
You're welcome. It takes a while for them to get shipped, but for <$2/stick, who cares? :ss
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darkninja67
10-02-2009, 10:15 PM
Nice review. This cigar sort of sneaks up on you as far as being such a good smoke.

$7.10 for one of these though?

They can be had for $3.51 each via a box.
eboniknight
12-01-2009, 01:52 PM
Yep....these are good!!
roughrider
12-02-2009, 02:18 PM
I enjoyed the promo sampler pack I got from that radio offer.
jmsremax
12-02-2009, 02:41 PM
I got a few of these in my box.....I can't wait to try one. I love winter, but I don't smoke as often in the winter due to the weather and I am not allowed to smoke indoors :td
Mpython24
02-25-2010, 11:29 AM
That is such a great cigar. Romeo's always have seemed to be packed really well for me. I have not been disappointed with one yet.
smokin5
02-25-2010, 01:02 PM
The Habana Reserve is definitely in the top 3 of the RyJ line.
Thanks for the review!
GHC_Hambone
02-25-2010, 04:47 PM
Nice review! I was gifted one this summer for my birthday and it was very enjoyable.
Mr.Erskine
02-25-2010, 05:16 PM
THe Habana Reserve is the only RyJ that I really like anymore... Although, it's been awhile since I've had any other from RyJ
jmsremax
02-25-2010, 05:29 PM
I might actually get another RyJ HR sampler from that website.....$8 is a damn good price.
KenyanSandBoa
02-25-2010, 05:50 PM
I smoked one a couple of weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Can't beat the sampler pack either.

Nice review, thanks. This promotion (http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16680&highlight=habana+reserve) should still be good, a mixed samper (4 sticks) for $7.95.

What a great deal...I know I double dipped. :ss