Nica Libre Imperial Cigar Review Video

[kaelaria]

This 6×54 box pressed maduro stick offers an oily, slightly toothy well made wrapper with an extremely pungent aroma of barnyard. This is often marketed as a copy of or alternative to the Padron blend. While it certainly does not live up to that claim it does stand well on it’s own merits. Starting medium and ending medium full, core flavors were earthy with leather coming in at points. The first third brought a touch of mustiness reminding me of most Bucanero blends. Other flavors came and went including nice pepper and spice kicks especially on the finish, raisins, licorice and coffee. Not overly complex by any means though it did hold my attention well. Total burn time was 1:30 and the construction had no issues. Burn was a bit wavy but never needed attention. The draw was fantastic all the way down. Video on the site.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by kaelaria

This 6×54 box pressed maduro stick offers an oily, slightly toothy well made wrapper with an extremely pungent aroma of barnyard. This is often marketed as a copy of or alternative to the Padron blend. While it certainly does not live up to that claim it does stand well on it’s own merits. Starting medium and ending medium full, core flavors were earthy with leather coming in at points. The first third brought a touch of mustiness reminding me of most Bucanero blends. Other flavors came and went including nice pepper and spice kicks especially on the finish, raisins, licorice and coffee. Not overly complex by any means though it did hold my attention well. Total burn time was 1:30 and the construction had no issues. Burn was a bit wavy but never needed attention. The draw was fantastic all the way down. Video on the site.

Thanks For The Great Review, Bryan! Some Inmate Actually Thought These Were Better Than Padrons. Would Be Interesting To Hear Another Review From You On These After 6 Months Rest. Thanks, Again!

[acarr]

I just picked up 15 of these in various sizes. I am very interested to see how they turn out. Thanks for the review.

[kaelaria]

Well I'm not saying they are better or worse - they just aren't copies is all. I'm quite sure some people would like these better, everyone has different taste.

Thanks!

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by kaelaria

- they just aren't copies is all.

I smoked one in a blind review and hated it. Nothing like Padron IMHO.

Great video review.