My Cuban Wheel review

[TanithT]

I was one of the lucky winners in the My Cuban Wheel giveaway, and got a lovely box which can be seen here: http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/danceswthcobras/Cigars/My%20Cuban%20Wheel%20Cigars/

Tasty sticks, these. Impeccable construction, nice draw, even burn. Slightly flaky ash, but that didn't detract from the taste one bit.

I'd characterize the No. 1 as light progressing to medium bodied, smooth, elegant, well structured, with hints of woodsiness, creaminess and caramel sweetness. I am not normally a fan of lighter cigars, but this one won me over with its clean structure of fine flavors and its lingering, thoroughly enjoyable finish.

The No. 11 was medium bodied progressing to full, with a lot of similarity in flavor and structure to the No. 1, but with more richness and power and less sweetness. Clean, elegant and well structured, with a consistently enjoyable progression of subtle flavor.

These cigars are not powerhouses, nor do they have clearly and readily identifiable flavor notes that come out and hit you in the face with chocolate or pepper or spice. What they do have is elegance and superb flavor balance. I'm giving this brand a solid thumbs-up; there is a lot of subtle complexity and quality here, and the construction is excellent. These are really very nice cigars, and I'm looking forward to trying more of them.

[Hem]

I was one of the lucky winners in the My Cuban Wheel giveaway, and got a lovely box which can be seen here: http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/danceswthcobras/Cigars/My%20Cuban%20Wheel%20Cigars/

Tasty sticks, these. Impeccable construction, nice draw, even burn. Slightly flaky ash, but that didn't detract from the taste one bit.

I'd characterize the No. 1 as light progressing to medium bodied, smooth, elegant, well structured, with hints of woodsiness, creaminess and caramel sweetness. I am not normally a fan of lighter cigars, but this one won me over with its clean structure of fine flavors and its lingering, thoroughly enjoyable finish.

The No. 11 was medium bodied progressing to full, with a lot of similarity in flavor and structure to the No. 1, but with more richness and power and less sweetness. Clean, elegant and well structured, with a consistently enjoyable progression of subtle flavor.

These cigars are not powerhouses, nor do they have clearly and readily identifiable flavor notes that come out and hit you in the face with chocolate or pepper or spice. What they do have is elegance and superb flavor balance. I'm giving this brand a solid thumbs-up; there is a lot of subtle complexity and quality here, and the construction is excellent. These are really very nice cigars, and I'm looking forward to trying more of them.

Great review! My box came in yesterday, can't wait to light one of these up today!!

[688sonarmen]

Thanks for the review Tanith!

[Blak Smyth]

Sounds interesting, was hoping to see a review of these soon.
Thanks.

[BlkDrew]

Can we See some pictures of these sticks?

[kickerb]

Drew, there is a link in the OP.

I was able to get 2 of these sticks to try. I'll get to them this weekend. I will post my thoughts as well.

[Jefft72]

Thanks for the review. I look forward to smoking one of these (at least) this weekend.

[mkarnold1]

Nice review Tanith, it sounds like your experience with the II was similar to mine. I am looking forward to trying the I today.

[icehog3]

Can we See some pictures of these sticks?

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/moreno-1.jpg

[TanithT]

Can we See some pictures of these sticks?

http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/danceswthcobras/Cigars/My%20Cuban%20Wheel%20Cigars/ is the link where you can see some droolsome pictures of the tasty sticks.

[kickerb]

I really enjoyes No 1 blend. No 2 was just okay in my book.

[Subvet642]

The two I tried to smoke this weekend ran and tunneled right out of the gate, sadly I had to pitch 'em. I don't think I can give them a third try.

[688sonarmen]

The two I tried to smoke this weekend ran and tunneled right out of the gate, sadly I had to pitch 'em. I don't think I can give them a third try.

Try letting them rest Darren. Mine were very moist when I got them, if not they were free in the end:tu

[Subvet642]

Try letting them rest Darren. Mine were very moist when I got them, if not they were free in the end:tu

That's a good point, Jake. I was just frustrated after reading how good these were ROTT.

[Jefft72]

Also, Moreno noted on the MCW facebook page that some dry boxing will really help these sticks come alive as he gave them some extra humidity prior to shipping.

[TanithT]

The two I tried to smoke this weekend ran and tunneled right out of the gate, sadly I had to pitch 'em. I don't think I can give them a third try.

Smoking my third one out of the box right now, the #1 in the torpedo shape. Perfect burn and draw. Subtle, woodsy, aromatic and tasty with a nice clean finish. Rest and dry boxing might help some?

[lenguamor]

Great review! My box came in yesterday, can't wait to light one of these up today!!

Thanks for the sample in my July lottery winnings, Bill. Thanks to you I can say I've tried one of these.

The flavors were of baked goods; reminded me somewhat of biscotti, with almond and vanilla undertones. Berries and currants in the finish. The smoke was lush. The size of the #II is huge, much more than I like, so I only got about halfway through the stick. But I got every bit of enjoyment out of it that I wanted.

In this new cigar boom we're experiencing, we're going to see a lot of opportunists starting up brands with catchy names and not much else; it's good to smoke a cigar like this one, in which you can taste not only the expertise of the maker, but the love he has for the leaf.

Bravo, Moreno. Keep it up.

[363]

I got one in a NST, the No.II gonna light it up tonight

[Scrap]

Just ordered the Sampler!
Most of the time,I like medium to full,We will see!-(P
Ernie

[deadrise]

yea I just ordered a sampler too and talked to the owner he said the samplers are stored in 72% and really do need to be dry boxed or aged at 65% btw they are having a great black friday sale

[kelmac07]

Grabbed another sampler. :tu

[MarkinAZ]

Since the thread/review was started back in June of this year, is there any other updates/reviews from Inmates that have smoked this brand? What's your thoughts and feelings about these sticks?

http://www.mycubanwheel.com/ (http://www.mycubanwheel.com/)

[sevans105]

Just had a #1 the other day. I really liked it. Started off really mild then at about the 1/3-1/2 mark, it totally changed. Much stronger, very different profile. I joked that if you had tried this cigar early then left the room, came back 30 min later, you would swear it was a different stick. Flavors early were green tea, mild cedar. Later, hickory, pepper, almost meaty.

Gonna light another #1 up soon, and if it is similar, I'll be ordering a wheel.

[MarkinAZ]

Just had a #1 the other day.

Scott, was that a #1 in belicoso, robusto, 52, 54, or 56?

[68TriShield]

Mark I bought a half wheel of LigaII 52's.
Very good cigars imo.

[sevans105]

Scott, was that a #1 in belicoso, robusto, 52, 54, or 56?

Beli. I won the sampler forever ago and just got around trying them. Think I'll try the 52 next.

[MarkinAZ]

Mark I bought a half wheel of LigaII 52's.
Very good cigars imo.

Thank you Dave...:tu

[mkarnold1]

Check this out guys, Heckuva deal (http://www.mycubanwheel.com/Wheel-50-Cigars-Sublime-No-54--Liga-II_p_13.html) on the Liga II 54's (5.6" x54). Wheel of 50 for the half wheel price.

[Mikes]

Order placed on Friday Dec 7th @ 11am for a wheel of Liga I robustos. As of today I have received no communication or tracking #. I sent an email this morning asking if there was some sort of issue on their end as my payment went through. So far not to impressed with the level of customer service.

How did yalls order process go with this company?

Mikes

[heavyd]

I placed an order on Dec.5 and have not heard anything. It's a small company and the guy who runs it is a good guy from what others say on other forums, so I'm not sweating it.

[mkarnold1]

I got my order in 4 days. Enjoying one on my deck right now! I love these things.

[CoreyD]

Smoked 1 of my last 2 from the 6th month of this year when i won some. I am going to be honest at first a month after having them I did not care for them at all. Gave a few out and had 3 left smoked 1 in november and it formed into something nice. If I remember correctly they were rolled in 2nd month in this year according to how he stamps them on his band and me asking. To me they are mild medium wanting to become full but end just before, with some creamy complexity. Complexity to me is not the same taste all throughout the cigar keeping me interested and wanting more. they are 1 of those cigars now that I will smoke to the nub after some rest time. Can't wait to see when I smoke the last1 next year.

[heavyd]

I placed an order on Dec.5 and have not heard anything. It's a small company and the guy who runs it is a good guy from what others say on other forums, so I'm not sweating it.

Arrived today via UPS :)