Nestor Miranda Special Selection Coffee Break

[kaisersozei]

I've seen other CA reviews for the Special Selection, but not this vitola.

Vitola: Rothschild (4½ x 50) “Coffee Break”
Wrapper/Filler/Binder: I have no idea—I’ve read everything from Nic, Costa Rican, Honduran & DR (doesn’t that pretty well cover it?!) I’ve also read where this was blended by DPG.

Kevin at Winston’s Humidor suggested that I give this stick a try at the VCM Holiday Herf this weekend. Unfortunately I had to leave for a family emergency right after I clipped it, so it went into my humi when I got home (emergency resolved) until I had a chance to smoke it today.



Appearance & Construction were top notch. The chocolate brown wrapper was smooth with only a few very fine veins. The tobacco was well packed & tightly rolled. The draw & burn were perfect—especially impressive because I smoked outside in the cold, very dry air.



This started out as a leathery, woody smoke, with a creamy sweetness like sugary coffee. Medium/full bodied, the first half was very consistent and tasty, but started to get boring. About halfway through, I made this note: “if there was some spice or pepper to this, it would be a very interesting cigar.” Almost as soon as I put the pen down, I was hit with a big change in the cigar’s profile. Spicy notes, like cinnamon and other holiday baking spices, over some rich baker’s chocolate and a fruity sweetness like raisin or cherry. There was still a woody core, and the flavors really complimented each other very well. Near the end of the cigar, hits of pepper started tingling my tongue & gums, but it wasn’t overpowering. I think this was a maduro--it certainly fit a maduro profile.

This cigar reminded me very much of a Rocky Patel Vintage—the first half was a 1990, the second half was more like the 1992. The cigar lasted just about an hour, and the slight nic kick left me very relaxed. I paid $7 for this, and think it was well worth the price.



I probably would have overlooked this cigar if Kevin hadn’t suggested it. Give it a try.

[NCRadioMan]

Yep, these are Pepin's and are consisted of baccy from Nica and Costa Rica. Very nice shorter smoke, imo. That one looks like the rosado wrapper. Next time try the oscuro!

[kelmac07]

Nice review Gerard. I grabbed a few at Kevins on Sunday. Looking forward to torching these.

[UPHOTO]

Great review. I rarely read reviews on cigars that I had no interest in and think "hey I GOT to try that" but with this one I did.

Just have to figure out where to get one around here.

[Adriftpanda]

I didn't know this was a Pepin...

hmmm either way, this is a very good smoke. Haven't had one in a while but they are good.

[Norcal_aaron]

I have a lancero and a robusto to try waiting for my in the cooler, this review may get me to torch one tomarrow.

[Skywalker]

Great review Gerard!!!

I really like the lanceros, so now I really want to get some of these!!!

[roughrider]

The lancero size is great.

[Pass]

I just picked up 3 of the Coffee Breaks ($6.40 a piece) and a Rubusto Grande for about $1 more. I had one based on the word of Kelmac... after I tried the one, I went back and bought two more and the larger size. Damned delicious smoke. Perfect size for a coffee break too. So if you like to smoke one during your morning cup at work - this is a great cigar to go to!!