This is my first review so please be gentle. I still consider myself a noob and just starting to be able to identify flavors. I’ll be reviewing the Don Kiki Brown Label Figurado (thanks to Kevin (SavorTheStick).
Pre-Light Inspection:
The size of this cigar was 4.5 x 54 (at its widest point). The cigar had an interesting shape, almost like a caveman’s club. The wrapper is a simple brown color, with very small veins. I clipped the end with a guillotine cutter. The pre-light draw was nice and easy. The wrapper had hints of coffee and cocoa.
First Third:
I lit the cigar with my butane lighter. I tasted a woody flavor and some coffee. The cigar generated lots of white smoke. The ash was grey and stayed throughout. The burn was even for the first ½ inch or ¾ inch. Then, the burn started to get uneven and required some touching up. The burn issues would continue.
Second Third:
At the start of the second third, the cigar started to tunnel. I corrected the burn. As I continued, I’m getting hints of spice and leather. The burn got uneven again and it almost went out. I fixed it. At the tail end of the second third, I started to get the taste of toasted pine nuts. Through this point, I would say this cigar was medium-bodied.
Final Third:
The cigar picked up in intensity. The earlier flavors remained, but I got a lot more spice at this point. The cigar had now progressed to full-bodied. In all, it took about 50-60 minutes to finish.
Final Thoughts:
The Don Kiki had a ton of flavors. I enjoyed this cigar, but the persistent burn issues mildly impacted my enjoyment. I would definitely give these another shot. I could also see these being a great cigar to share with friends – they would love to try a cigar with such a unique shape.
