Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso

08-27-2009, 09:31 AM

Cu-Avana Inteso
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan?
Filler: Nicaraguan, Panamanian
Made In: Nicaragua
Size: 6×54 Toro
Price: $20 per 5 pack, $69.95 per Box of 20

Initial Thoughts: This cigar represents a drastic departure from Cu-Avana Cigars, who are known for their mild bodied cigars. This cigar is dubbed as a powerhouse, full body and full flavor. This cigar is made by Nestor Plasencia in his Nicaraguan factory for Cu-Avana Cigars. The cigar sports a nice dark brown, almost reddish wrapper, with a nice looking foot band. I hate when cigars don’t live up to their potential so let’s see if this cigar is as full and strong as it says it is.

Flavors: Initial flavors are a nice sweet charred oak flavor with a decent amount of spice and some notes of coffee. The second third is much of the same but a dark fruity flavor is added that reminds me of Port Wine. On the final third the flavors really picked up in richness and intensity. Not much complexity with this cigar but nice solid flavors.

Smoking Characteristics: The draw okay, a little snug for my liking but does the trick. The burn is completely erratic and requires multiple touch-ups. The ash is a nice white color but flakes everywhere and makes a huge mess. The body is defiantly full and yes, this is a strong cigar. Usually the nicotine doesn’t affect me but this cigar gave me a nice buzz; shaking hands, and a full belly.

Final Thoughts: Despite the shitty burn, this cigar is a winner in my book. The flavors are right up my alley and the cigar is truly a fantastic value. This cigar is defiantly not complex but for under $4 a stick, I’m not going to *****. The cigar did live up to its reputation of being full and strong and defiantly is not for the meek.

Worth a Try: Yes, full bodied cigar smokers will like it
Buy Again: Yes. For the price, I could handle a box of these
Enjoyablility: Medium-High
Similar Cigars: The La Flor Dominicana Ligero and the Cain but with a lot less complexity.

Blindjimme · 08-27-2009, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the review. I like these also, nice full bodied smoke. I didn't have the burn issues on the couple I've smoked so far.

Skywalker · 08-27-2009, 11:33 AM

Thank you for reviewing this one!!!

I've been curious!!!

Blindjimme · 08-27-2009, 11:42 AM

Darrell, PM your addy to me and I'll send you a couple to try out.

BlackIrish · 08-27-2009, 12:02 PM

Great review and pics. I'd wondered about these, too.

G G · 08-27-2009, 12:03 PM

Great review.

BigAsh · 08-27-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skywalker

Thank you for reviewing this one!!!

I've been curious!!!

same here....

Mr B · 08-27-2009, 12:36 PM

After giving out a few I still have 3 left, just resting a while. I have not tried them yet though. You have me craving now.

Kreth · 08-27-2009, 02:11 PM

Thanks for the review. I've been thinking of grabbing a 5er of these. BTW, in your Final Thoughts, I think you meant definitely, not defiantly.

BryanB · 08-27-2009, 03:39 PM

Good review. Been wondering if these were any good. Gonna have to try them out.

08-29-2009, 08:04 AM

Thanks for the review. I have been thinking about these for awhile.

MajorCaptSilly · 08-29-2009, 08:50 AM

I really enjoy these as well. I think I'm pretty immune to the nicotine, so it doesn't hot me so hard. These are definately full flavored. They remind me of The Edge with a more deep flavor rather than a sharp flavor.

MCS

08-27-2009, 09:31 AM	#1
apNgb Guest Posts: n/a	Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Cu-Avana Inteso Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo Binder: Nicaraguan? Filler: Nicaraguan, Panamanian Made In: Nicaragua Size: 6×54 Toro Price: $20 per 5 pack, $69.95 per Box of 20 Initial Thoughts: This cigar represents a drastic departure from Cu-Avana Cigars, who are known for their mild bodied cigars. This cigar is dubbed as a powerhouse, full body and full flavor. This cigar is made by Nestor Plasencia in his Nicaraguan factory for Cu-Avana Cigars. The cigar sports a nice dark brown, almost reddish wrapper, with a nice looking foot band. I hate when cigars don’t live up to their potential so let’s see if this cigar is as full and strong as it says it is. Flavors: Initial flavors are a nice sweet charred oak flavor with a decent amount of spice and some notes of coffee. The second third is much of the same but a dark fruity flavor is added that reminds me of Port Wine. On the final third the flavors really picked up in richness and intensity. Not much complexity with this cigar but nice solid flavors. Smoking Characteristics: The draw okay, a little snug for my liking but does the trick. The burn is completely erratic and requires multiple touch-ups. The ash is a nice white color but flakes everywhere and makes a huge mess. The body is defiantly full and yes, this is a strong cigar. Usually the nicotine doesn’t affect me but this cigar gave me a nice buzz; shaking hands, and a full belly. Final Thoughts: Despite the shitty burn, this cigar is a winner in my book. The flavors are right up my alley and the cigar is truly a fantastic value. This cigar is defiantly not complex but for under $4 a stick, I’m not going to *****. The cigar did live up to its reputation of being full and strong and defiantly is not for the meek. Worth a Try: Yes, full bodied cigar smokers will like it Buy Again: Yes. For the price, I could handle a box of these Enjoyablility: Medium-High Similar Cigars: The La Flor Dominicana Ligero and the Cain but with a lot less complexity.

08-27-2009, 09:35 AM	#2
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Thanks for the review. I like these also, nice full bodied smoke. I didn't have the burn issues on the couple I've smoked so far.

08-27-2009, 11:33 AM	#3
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Thank you for reviewing this one!!! I've been curious!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

08-27-2009, 11:42 AM	#4
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Darrell, PM your addy to me and I'll send you a couple to try out.

08-27-2009, 12:02 PM	#5
BlackIrish MassHole Militia Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eddie Location: Bunker Hill Posts: 1,395 Trading: (55)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Great review and pics. I'd wondered about these, too. __________________

08-27-2009, 12:03 PM	#6
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Great review.

08-27-2009, 12:36 PM	#8
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso After giving out a few I still have 3 left, just resting a while. I have not tried them yet though. You have me craving now.

08-27-2009, 02:11 PM	#9
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Thanks for the review. I've been thinking of grabbing a 5er of these. BTW, in your Final Thoughts, I think you meant definitely, not defiantly. __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-27-2009, 03:39 PM	#10
BryanB Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Bryan Location: Benson, NC Posts: 1,177 Trading: (58)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Good review. Been wondering if these were any good. Gonna have to try them out. __________________ "Cheap cigars come in handy; they stifle the odor of cheap politicians." Ulysses S. Grant

08-29-2009, 08:04 AM	#11
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso Thanks for the review. I have been thinking about these for awhile.

08-29-2009, 08:50 AM	#12
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Cigar Review: Cu-Avana Intenso I really enjoy these as well. I think I'm pretty immune to the nicotine, so it doesn't hot me so hard. These are definately full flavored. They remind me of The Edge with a more deep flavor rather than a sharp flavor. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?