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Don Lino Africa Tembo

Make: Don Lino
Model: Africa
Origin: Nicaraguan
Strength: Med-Full
Size: 7.5x50
Smoke Time: 1.5 hours
Drink: Diet Coke

Quote:

Rich flavor bombs from Nicaragua.

These tasty Nicaraguan indulgences are exotic blends of premium tobaccos from Africa, Honduras, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The tobaccos are optimally fermented and aged to issue layers of exquisite flavor that complement the richness of the Nicaraguan-grown Habana-seed wrapper wonderfully. A bold, top-shelf handmade delivering a balanced, well-rounded explosion of smooth, hearty flavor.

^^^ Thats what Don Lino says....

The cigar was noted as being full bodied and though it was close I would consider it to be med-full.

Notes:

The construction of this cigar is top notch. No major veins, very silky wrapper. Very consistent and soft… but not too soft. With a snip of the cap I noticed a very good medium draw. I like a bit of a loose draw but and this one was a little tight for my liking but exhibited no impediment what-so-ever.

The prelit aroma was delicious. Then again, I’m a sucker for Nicaraguan cigars. They smell like dark chocolate before you light them.

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The cigar had a very smooth taste, bold flavor, but not a “spiking flavor” that rises and diminishes. Very thick and rich Smoke made this cigar very enjoyable.

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I had always heard that this cigar is a little-known favorite and it shocks me that more people do not rave about it. It had very earthy tones with hints of raisin and rich coffee grind flavor.

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All-in-all this smoke was great. It was more uni-dimensional than anything else but that is a good thing because it has a constant and consistent range of flavors that are on-point during the whole experience. I really like these. I will buy more!

bobby

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

Great review Bobby...Thanks! I'm also a huge fan of Nicaraguan smokes. Is the wrapper the only Nicaraguan component?

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuxpuff (Post 643325)

Great review Bobby...Thanks! I'm also a huge fan of Nicaraguan smokes. Is the wrapper the only Nicaraguan component?

Taken from the web...

Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Habana-seed Nicaraguan Natural
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Africa, Mexico, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

There are some of these available at auction now.

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

I smoked the Salomon size and it was pretty good. Definitely worth a shot.

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

Nice review! I love the Africas they are very tasty.

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

Just smoked one of these tonight...expected more from this stick. Have another sitting in the humi, will re-visit in a few months.

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

Yeah, had someone on another forum that shares my tastes rave about these. I bought some on that reccommendation and really did not like them. I have a couple left, maybe I'll give them another shot.

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

Nice review and pic's Bobby!

It's always been one of my favorites!

Re: Don Lino Africa Tembo

I bought 2 boxes at CI when they had the 2 fer 1 deal. I love em. Smoked 2 of them at the herf yesterday, and I rarely smoke 2 of the same cigars a day.