Esteli Nicaragua/Tabacos Mundial's Habano Rose

SvilleKid · 08-05-2012, 09:01 PM

I pulled the trigger a couple weeks ago on Andy's offer of a bundle plus a fiver for a great price. I opted for the Habano Rose, and he threw in the fiver of the other stick he offers. A couple of weeks have passed in my humidor, and a head (cold?) issue has passed, and I finally got the chance to sit down to try the Rose tonight.

Both Andy's sticks are 100% Nic puros, with his comments via PM being the Rose is less full-bodied of the two. The Rose has a grassy aroma pre-light, with hints of barnyard. Construction was flawless. Light vein in the wrapper was no more than what I see in $6-$8 sticks, and there were no blemishes or soft spots. Light-up was quick, and the draw was just right. From the first light-up to the end, this stick burned almost perfectly straight. No need to even think of a touch-up. The cigar was consistent from first draw to last in draw, burn, smoke production and taste.

The taste was immediately sweet to the tip of the tongue, with a bite on the back of the tongue that didn't quite override the sweet. This taste was pretty constant thruout, except that in the last third, some anise flavor started kicking in. The smoke production was on the above-average range, which I always prefer. I smoked the Rose down to about an inch and a half, but had to finally retreat indoors, because the mosquitoes were talking about dividing me into parts. The draw never tightened nor loosened. While Andy described this stick as medium to full, I thought it was mild to medium. However, I class Oliva V as a medium stick, but see the "V" described as full bodied in a lot of posts, so my class as medium may be just me!

About the only thing I can say that might be negative to some would be the constant flavor. I'm NOT in that group. If I find a cigar that I enjoy the taste of, I appreciate it when that taste stays with me, and doesn't wander all over the place.

Overall, I'd give this cigar a 8.5 out of 10, and would happily offer it to new and seasoned smoking friends.

Next few days, I hope to give Andy's other cigar a try.

BlkDrew · 08-05-2012, 09:32 PM

I'm glad I got in on the same deal.

SvilleKid · 08-05-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

I'm glad I got in on the same deal.

After smelling the barnyard power of the fiver sticks, I might be sorry I didn't pull trigger on one of those bundles also!!!

MarkinAZ · 09-14-2012, 09:15 PM

Thread revival...

Thanks for the review and photo regarding the Habano Rose Cliff. Looks to be an interesting smoke.

Did you ever get around to trying out the cigars from the 5er?

SvilleKid · 09-15-2012, 04:13 PM

Mark... You mean the Milaflors? Have not. I got home at 2am from 2 weeks in the Rockies. Didn't take a cigar with me (high fire alert every where). Plan on burning one in next week or two.

MarkinAZ · 09-15-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

Mark... You mean the Milaflors? Have not. I got home at 2am from 2 weeks in the Rockies. Didn't take a cigar with me (high fire alert every where). Plan on burning one in next week or two.

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10-29-2012, 04:33 PM

there has been alot of buzzing around regarding Tabacos Mundial and I'm on the drift. Contacted Andy about a mixed bndl. Can't wait now. Nice review.

08-05-2012, 09:01 PM	#1
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Esteli Nicaragua/Tabacos Mundial's Habano Rose I pulled the trigger a couple weeks ago on Andy's offer of a bundle plus a fiver for a great price. I opted for the Habano Rose, and he threw in the fiver of the other stick he offers. A couple of weeks have passed in my humidor, and a head (cold?) issue has passed, and I finally got the chance to sit down to try the Rose tonight. Both Andy's sticks are 100% Nic puros, with his comments via PM being the Rose is less full-bodied of the two. The Rose has a grassy aroma pre-light, with hints of barnyard. Construction was flawless. Light vein in the wrapper was no more than what I see in $6-$8 sticks, and there were no blemishes or soft spots. Light-up was quick, and the draw was just right. From the first light-up to the end, this stick burned almost perfectly straight. No need to even think of a touch-up. The cigar was consistent from first draw to last in draw, burn, smoke production and taste. The taste was immediately sweet to the tip of the tongue, with a bite on the back of the tongue that didn't quite override the sweet. This taste was pretty constant thruout, except that in the last third, some anise flavor started kicking in. The smoke production was on the above-average range, which I always prefer. I smoked the Rose down to about an inch and a half, but had to finally retreat indoors, because the mosquitoes were talking about dividing me into parts. The draw never tightened nor loosened. While Andy described this stick as medium to full, I thought it was mild to medium. However, I class Oliva V as a medium stick, but see the "V" described as full bodied in a lot of posts, so my class as medium may be just me! About the only thing I can say that might be negative to some would be the constant flavor. I'm NOT in that group. If I find a cigar that I enjoy the taste of, I appreciate it when that taste stays with me, and doesn't wander all over the place. Overall, I'd give this cigar a 8.5 out of 10, and would happily offer it to new and seasoned smoking friends. Next few days, I hope to give Andy's other cigar a try. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

08-05-2012, 09:32 PM	#2
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Esteli Nicaragua/Tabacos Mundial's Habano Rose I'm glad I got in on the same deal.

09-14-2012, 09:15 PM	#4
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,220 Trading: (40)	Re: Esteli Nicaragua/Tabacos Mundial's Habano Rose Thread revival... Thanks for the review and photo regarding the Habano Rose Cliff. Looks to be an interesting smoke. Did you ever get around to trying out the cigars from the 5er? __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

09-15-2012, 04:13 PM	#5
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Esteli Nicaragua/Tabacos Mundial's Habano Rose Mark... You mean the Milaflors? Have not. I got home at 2am from 2 weeks in the Rockies. Didn't take a cigar with me (high fire alert every where). Plan on burning one in next week or two. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

10-29-2012, 04:33 PM	#7
splattttttt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Esteli Nicaragua/Tabacos Mundial's Habano Rose there has been alot of buzzing around regarding Tabacos Mundial and I'm on the drift. Contacted Andy about a mixed bndl. Can't wait now. Nice review.