Cusano Habano LXI Sun Grown Preferido

UPHOTO · 01-09-2009, 07:34 PM

Grabbed one of these at Fumare (local B&M store) and decided to give it a try tonight.

A little about the cigar......

"Cusano LXI Habano Sun Grown is the fullest bodied offering in the Cusano line. The wrapper leaf is owned exclusively by Cusano and is the key component in balancing this blend’s multiple ligero filler. This cigar produces many earthy sensations, with peaty notes that blend well with a slight floral-like aroma. The finish is very long, leaving the palate engulfed in a thick, rich smoke that contains ample spice and pepper, but is very smooth. The term LXI is the Roman numeral equivalent of 61, Mike Cusano’s birth year, which denotes the beginning of Cusano’s new status as a fully integrated grower and roller of specialty cigars."

Beautiful cigar and a great shape. Bought it a few weeks ago and have had it in my cooler at 64% ever since.

Construction was top notch, the wrapper was split a little at the foot but no issues there.

Burn was the only issue I had with this cigar. Took a while to light even with such a small pointed foot, which was odd but a problem I ran into the whole time smoking it. I gave this cigar a lot of attention and it still went out at least 4 times. Drove me nuts and finally gave up on it at about the final third.

Taste was GREAT! Never have tasted such a strong dark cherry flavor in a cigar before. Had a tiny bit of black pepper on the tongue but not really strong. Nice toasty, cherry tastes thru the whole smoke.

I think I'll give one another try because I've had issues with Cusano cigars before and had them vary a lot in quality or taste.

aaron

Sauer Grapes · 01-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Never had one but I bought one for a friend over Christmas who seemed to like it. He usually smokes Cusano 18s that I bring him and I thought this would be a good change of pace. He also mentioned the strength, but then again he is a lightweight so I have no doubt he felt it.

Glad you enjoyed the taste.

shemp · 02-24-2009, 05:28 PM

yep these are very tasty! very good review

Smokin Gator · 02-24-2009, 05:29 PM

Glad the flavor was good... the name is way too long!!

roughrider · 03-01-2009, 12:04 PM

I've been wanting to try one these. Thanks for the review.

03-01-2009, 02:25 PM

I had one of these today in fact. Didn't get off to a promising beginning. Such a weird shape and the rollers had some trouble as the foot was mushy with an uneven fill. I was surprised the stick didn't give me much of a burn problem beyond the first 1/2 inch.

Didn't taste peppery at all to me....very sweet at the beginning as the wrapper taste predominates then the smoke got fuller with leather and wood.

Good smoke I suppose though it doesn't fit what I like in a flavor profile.

Starscream · 03-01-2009, 06:50 PM

Thanks for the review.

01-09-2009, 07:34 PM	#1
UPHOTO . Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Aaron Location: Reno, NV Posts: 279 Trading: (7)	Cusano Habano LXI Sun Grown Preferido Grabbed one of these at Fumare (local B&M store) and decided to give it a try tonight. A little about the cigar...... "Cusano LXI Habano Sun Grown is the fullest bodied offering in the Cusano line. The wrapper leaf is owned exclusively by Cusano and is the key component in balancing this blend’s multiple ligero filler. This cigar produces many earthy sensations, with peaty notes that blend well with a slight floral-like aroma. The finish is very long, leaving the palate engulfed in a thick, rich smoke that contains ample spice and pepper, but is very smooth. The term LXI is the Roman numeral equivalent of 61, Mike Cusano’s birth year, which denotes the beginning of Cusano’s new status as a fully integrated grower and roller of specialty cigars." Beautiful cigar and a great shape. Bought it a few weeks ago and have had it in my cooler at 64% ever since. Construction was top notch, the wrapper was split a little at the foot but no issues there. Burn was the only issue I had with this cigar. Took a while to light even with such a small pointed foot, which was odd but a problem I ran into the whole time smoking it. I gave this cigar a lot of attention and it still went out at least 4 times. Drove me nuts and finally gave up on it at about the final third. Taste was GREAT! Never have tasted such a strong dark cherry flavor in a cigar before. Had a tiny bit of black pepper on the tongue but not really strong. Nice toasty, cherry tastes thru the whole smoke. I think I'll give one another try because I've had issues with Cusano cigars before and had them vary a lot in quality or taste. aaron

01-09-2009, 08:48 PM	#2
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Cusano Habano LXI Sun Grown Preferido Never had one but I bought one for a friend over Christmas who seemed to like it. He usually smokes Cusano 18s that I bring him and I thought this would be a good change of pace. He also mentioned the strength, but then again he is a lightweight so I have no doubt he felt it. Glad you enjoyed the taste.

02-24-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
shemp Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: clark Location: Alpine ,CA Posts: 252 Trading: (0)	Re: Cusano Habano LXI Sun Grown Preferido yep these are very tasty! very good review

02-24-2009, 05:29 PM	#4
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Cusano Habano LXI Sun Grown Preferido Glad the flavor was good... the name is way too long!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

03-01-2009, 12:04 PM	#5
roughrider Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 835 Trading: (24)	Re: Cusano Habano LXI Sun Grown Preferido I've been wanting to try one these. Thanks for the review.

03-01-2009, 02:25 PM	#6
greenwit Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cusano Habano LXI Sun Grown Preferido I had one of these today in fact. Didn't get off to a promising beginning. Such a weird shape and the rollers had some trouble as the foot was mushy with an uneven fill. I was surprised the stick didn't give me much of a burn problem beyond the first 1/2 inch. Didn't taste peppery at all to me....very sweet at the beginning as the wrapper taste predominates then the smoke got fuller with leather and wood. Good smoke I suppose though it doesn't fit what I like in a flavor profile.

03-01-2009, 06:50 PM	#7
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Cusano Habano LXI Sun Grown Preferido Thanks for the review. __________________ Insert quote here.