Secretos del Maestro

[Garbandz]

From Vegas de Santiago,Costa Rica..Secretos del Maestro....This Toro size is a toothy,oily buckskin brown,has very clean seams, is firm and perfectly round.On light up ,the draw is medium,the first half offers tastes and aromas of mature tobacco,the palate is broad,with leather,cocoa,and a dry ,lingering finish.This cigar is very well made and has a pefect burn to the end.In the second half the intensity builds to a nice fullness,stays rich ,has notes of roots and earthiness,mature tobacco flavors and aromas,hints of leather,toast,oak leaf.This is a wonderful smoke, the burn is perfect,the cigar stays firm and pleasant to the end. This is a real treat from Costa Rica,compelling and satisfying.Rated 6 of 10 strength,17 of 20 overall.....

[Wharf Rat]

These cigars, aka "Don Luis," are quite nice, fairly mild sticks. All the VdS cigars seem to ship quite young and do better with some age. Some of their wooden travel humidors that come with the samplers are quite nice and add something to the deal.

Bob