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Old 06-29-2014, 05:23 PM   #14
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Default Re: La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurado

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Originally Posted by T.G View Post
Looks like a Flechas natural, correct?

Both the Felicias and Flechas maduros used to be fantastic cigars (and much stronger/fuller than you allude to). Now, I say used to, because I haven't bought any in years, and Ernesto has since left General Cigar, so I dunno what they are like now.
The photos in the original post are gone, I suppose because this is an ancient thread. But I had a Felicias maduro the other night that had been in my humidor since probably 2006. It was a gorgeous looking, beautifully constructed figurado measuring, says their website, 4.875" and 49 ring. The cigar was firm throughout with a perfect draw and no burn issues that didn't correct themselves. But for me, the Felicias was what I'd call a full-bodied cigar. It had a pleasant wood and baker's-chocolate aroma, but on the palate mine was overwhelmingly black pepper. Not a cigar I'd likely reach for again. Too spicy for my tastes. Of course, YMMV.
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