La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3

kydsid · 07-26-2009, 08:36 AM

Smoke Date: 7/25/09

Cigar Specs:

Length: 6.0
Ring Gauge: 50

Wrapper: Ecuador
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Body: Medium
Strength: Medium
Price: $6.00

Pre-Light:
Construction is near flawless with only one leaf vein visible. However when removing the band the wrapper was ripped and extra care had to be taken to correct that mistake. After cutting the draw is perfect with no appearance of being plugged and subtle hints of a nutty cedar like aroma. The cigar lit very easily and the burn was near perfect (see below) but never required retouching.

First Third:
A wonderful sweet woodsy flavor dominates the first third of the cigar. As I smoked it I noticed a wonderful aroma emanating from the head of the cigar. This smell was so pleasant I was repeatedly sniffing the head of the cigar over and over. Even though the cigar is made by Pepin for Ashton the classic Pepin pepper taste is absent but not at all missed in the various complex flavors present. The smoke is voluminous but not overwhelming with a silky texture. The draw is even and concise. After about half inch of ash I notice the ash is leaning about to fall off. A very gently tap verifies that the ash is loose as it falls into the stinky.

Second Third:
The cigar presents a cedar or coffee influenced character still reminiscent of the woodsy flavor in the first third of the cigar. The head of the cigar continues to emit a sweet nutty aroma that is quite intriguing. The smoke continues with the previous texture and the draw remains the same. As a result of the loose ash in the first third the cigar is burning slightly unbalanced but appears to be correcting itself quite nicely.

Last Third:
The cigar remains largely the same but towards the last part I was required to slow down my smoking considerably to keep from burning my tongue. Cedar notes dominate the last third of the cigar and I finally nub out the cigar after almost two hours. The cigar has corrected for the uneven burn completely and burns quite well.

Overall Impression:
I love this cigar. A few minor construction issues prevent this cigar from being legendary. The flavor profile could be a bit more complex but at this price it is an outstanding smoke. I can easily see why it was rated a 94 by the other CA.

- Jason

Overall Rating – 4/ 5 Stars
Overall Rating factoring its price – 5/5 stars

MajorCaptSilly · 07-26-2009, 08:53 AM

Great review! I'll be trying these ASAP!

MCS

07-26-2009, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the great review.

07-26-2009, 10:59 AM

Great review Jason. I think we should do a box split of these....... oh wait.......

I may fire one up today, a very good cigar.

RGD. · 07-26-2009, 12:56 PM

I agree with the review with the exception that I would rate at a 5/5. This cigar is at the top of my current favorites list and I expect it to remain in the top five for a long time.

Smoking a #2 at the moment and have another for later this afternoon. The #5's are my first choice as torp's are my preference.

Ron

07-26-2009, 01:52 PM

Great review and I couldn't agree more, this is a great stogie. DPG and Ashton hit a home run with these!!

Mr. Ed · 07-26-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waynegro1

Great review and I couldn't agree more, this is a great stogie. DPG and Ashton hit a home run with these!!

I really enjoy the robusto(no. 2) and the long corona gorda (no. 1).

G G · 07-26-2009, 06:16 PM

Nice review, thanks.

Pat1075 · 07-26-2009, 06:20 PM

Nice review. I'm a big fan of these If you haven't tried the Minuto (PC) of this line you really need to give it a shot.

Mr B · 07-27-2009, 05:38 PM

I love these too. The smaller ring guages have a little more pepper IMO (which I ilke).

07-26-2009, 08:36 AM	#1
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 Smoke Date: 7/25/09 Cigar Specs: Length: 6.0 Ring Gauge: 50 Wrapper: Ecuador Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Body: Medium Strength: Medium Price: $6.00 Pre-Light: Construction is near flawless with only one leaf vein visible. However when removing the band the wrapper was ripped and extra care had to be taken to correct that mistake. After cutting the draw is perfect with no appearance of being plugged and subtle hints of a nutty cedar like aroma. The cigar lit very easily and the burn was near perfect (see below) but never required retouching. First Third: A wonderful sweet woodsy flavor dominates the first third of the cigar. As I smoked it I noticed a wonderful aroma emanating from the head of the cigar. This smell was so pleasant I was repeatedly sniffing the head of the cigar over and over. Even though the cigar is made by Pepin for Ashton the classic Pepin pepper taste is absent but not at all missed in the various complex flavors present. The smoke is voluminous but not overwhelming with a silky texture. The draw is even and concise. After about half inch of ash I notice the ash is leaning about to fall off. A very gently tap verifies that the ash is loose as it falls into the stinky. Second Third: The cigar presents a cedar or coffee influenced character still reminiscent of the woodsy flavor in the first third of the cigar. The head of the cigar continues to emit a sweet nutty aroma that is quite intriguing. The smoke continues with the previous texture and the draw remains the same. As a result of the loose ash in the first third the cigar is burning slightly unbalanced but appears to be correcting itself quite nicely. Last Third: The cigar remains largely the same but towards the last part I was required to slow down my smoking considerably to keep from burning my tongue. Cedar notes dominate the last third of the cigar and I finally nub out the cigar after almost two hours. The cigar has corrected for the uneven burn completely and burns quite well. Overall Impression: I love this cigar. A few minor construction issues prevent this cigar from being legendary. The flavor profile could be a bit more complex but at this price it is an outstanding smoke. I can easily see why it was rated a 94 by the other CA. - Jason Overall Rating – 4/ 5 Stars Overall Rating factoring its price – 5/5 stars

07-26-2009, 09:23 AM	#3
scooter Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 Thanks for the great review.

07-26-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
darkninja67 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 Great review Jason. I think we should do a box split of these....... oh wait....... I may fire one up today, a very good cigar.

07-26-2009, 01:52 PM	#6
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 Great review and I couldn't agree more, this is a great stogie. DPG and Ashton hit a home run with these!!

07-26-2009, 06:16 PM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 Nice review, thanks.

07-26-2009, 08:53 AM	#2
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 Great review! I'll be trying these ASAP! MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

07-26-2009, 12:56 PM	#5
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 I agree with the review with the exception that I would rate at a 5/5. This cigar is at the top of my current favorites list and I expect it to remain in the top five for a long time. Smoking a #2 at the moment and have another for later this afternoon. The #5's are my first choice as torp's are my preference. Ron

07-26-2009, 06:20 PM	#9
Pat1075 Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Lakewood, OH Posts: 755 Trading: (11)	Re: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 Nice review. I'm a big fan of these If you haven't tried the Minuto (PC) of this line you really need to give it a shot.

07-27-2009, 05:38 PM	#10
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: La Aroma De Cuba Edicion Especial No. 3 I love these too. The smaller ring guages have a little more pepper IMO (which I ilke).