La Casita Criolla HCBF

Don Fernando · 03-01-2012, 02:37 PM

The La Casita Criolla is a Pete Johnson invention and made from Connecticut broadleaf only. The cigars are rolled at the My Father factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The HCBF is the largest from the three sizes in the line with a 6½x48 size, which makes it a short churchill according to New Havana cigars. The cigar has a € 6.50 price tag in The Netherlands.

The wrapper is dark and oily with a few thin veins. The band is small and different. The construction feels good and the predraw is fine. The cigar has a smell that reminded me of wood and hay. The cigar is difficult to punch due to the thickness of the wrapper.

I taste herbs with some sweetness and after half an inch something fresh too with a little bit of chocolate. After an inch I taste pepper with herbs. The aftertaste is spicy. There is some chocolate in the aftertaste too. After a third the chocolate gets stronger with herbs on the background.

Halfway I taste green herbs with some sweetness and chocolate. After two thirds the cigar gets more spicy.

This cigar lasted me and hour and a half. The draw is great but the smoke is thin in the beginning. The burn is great. The light colored ash is compact and medium firm. The cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied.

Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I like this cigar

Appearance: 7 / 10
Construction: 8 / 10
Draw: 7 / 10
Burn: 8 / 10
Smoke & ash: 7 / 10
Aroma first part: 7 / 10
Aroma second part: 8 / 10
Aroma third part: 7 / 10

neoflex · 03-01-2012, 02:42 PM

Nice Review! What's the band around the foot? Never seen that on any of the La Casitas I've encountered.

Don Fernando · 03-01-2012, 02:45 PM

Dutch tax band

BFallehy · 03-01-2012, 02:46 PM

Nice review, I have a few of these sitting in my humi to enjoy. This seals it I am pulling one out this weekend for the herf.

HollywoodQue · 03-02-2012, 07:32 AM

Thanks again brother!!!

03-02-2012, 07:57 AM

irratebass · 03-02-2012, 08:46 AM

Nice review, I picked up one of these at an event, still resting.

03-01-2012, 02:37 PM	#1
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	La Casita Criolla HCBF The La Casita Criolla is a Pete Johnson invention and made from Connecticut broadleaf only. The cigars are rolled at the My Father factory in Esteli, Nicaragua. The HCBF is the largest from the three sizes in the line with a 6½x48 size, which makes it a short churchill according to New Havana cigars. The cigar has a € 6.50 price tag in The Netherlands. The wrapper is dark and oily with a few thin veins. The band is small and different. The construction feels good and the predraw is fine. The cigar has a smell that reminded me of wood and hay. The cigar is difficult to punch due to the thickness of the wrapper. I taste herbs with some sweetness and after half an inch something fresh too with a little bit of chocolate. After an inch I taste pepper with herbs. The aftertaste is spicy. There is some chocolate in the aftertaste too. After a third the chocolate gets stronger with herbs on the background. Halfway I taste green herbs with some sweetness and chocolate. After two thirds the cigar gets more spicy. This cigar lasted me and hour and a half. The draw is great but the smoke is thin in the beginning. The burn is great. The light colored ash is compact and medium firm. The cigar is full flavored and medium to full bodied. Would I buy this cigar again? Yes, I like this cigar Appearance: 7 / 10 Construction: 8 / 10 Draw: 7 / 10 Burn: 8 / 10 Smoke & ash: 7 / 10 Aroma first part: 7 / 10 Aroma second part: 8 / 10 Aroma third part: 7 / 10 __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-01-2012, 02:42 PM	#2
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: La Casita Criolla HCBF Nice Review! What's the band around the foot? Never seen that on any of the La Casitas I've encountered. __________________

03-01-2012, 02:45 PM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: La Casita Criolla HCBF Dutch tax band __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

03-01-2012, 02:46 PM	#4
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: La Casita Criolla HCBF Nice review, I have a few of these sitting in my humi to enjoy. This seals it I am pulling one out this weekend for the herf.

03-02-2012, 07:32 AM	#5
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,120 Trading: (46)	Re: La Casita Criolla HCBF Thanks again brother!!!

03-02-2012, 07:57 AM	#6
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03-02-2012, 08:46 AM	#7
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: La Casita Criolla HCBF Nice review, I picked up one of these at an event, still resting. __________________