Nestor Miranda Special Selection Lancero

05-07-2009, 07:12 PM

I was gifted this cigar in a PIF on Aficinado Forum, and was excited to try it, since I am just learning to love the Lancero.

Initial Inspection:
The Dark, Oily wrapper immediately reminds me of Nestor's OTHER popular smoke, the Don Lino Africa. This cigar is supposedly a Nicaraguan wrapper with Nicaraguan and Costa Rican filler. It is reported to be the private blend made for Nestor and his friends and family. The shape is perfect, with no visible flaws, and the pigtail at the head is nicely formed. The foot is well bunched.

Pre-light:
The first thing I notice about this cigar before smoking is how mild the aromas are. This would hold true to the other Don Linos I have smoked before. The pre-light draw is deliberate but not tight. The wisps that are released with the toasting are mild as well, with no ammonia. The initial draw after toasting is deliberate but the smoke is full and not the least bit harsh.
First Third:
The heavy volume of mellow smoke allows for a great tasting of the flavors. There are some rich, chocolatey notes as well as a little bit of mild sweetness. I am really enjoying this cigar already. I don't know why it has taken me so long to learn to love the lancero, but these last few I have smoked have all been exceptionally great for learning the flavors of the cigars. The draw was even and the burn was straight.

Second Third:
The draw remained the same, but the flavors began to blend together into an almost dessert-y flavor, sweet and bold. I am always amazed when cigars that are dark and oily turn out to be mild monsters. The burn became a bit askew, and I had to touch it up twice. This could have been because the cigar was not dry-boxed before smoking, but it didn't bother me too much. As expected with this vitola the ash did not hold too long, but each section was still firm. The smoke volume throughout this smoke has been exceptional.

Final Third:
The cigar kept puffing in large quantities and the flavors continued to develop, now highlighting the rich, nutty flavors. The burn evened out and there was no need for any more touch ups. Heat was never an issue with this cigar either, nor did the cigar extinguish itself. Unlike most lanceros, I nubbed this one all the way down and the flavor and smoke continued until I burned my fingertips!
Overall:
This reasonably priced NC was an exceptional value, never offering anything complex but still being a very enjoyable herf. At roughly $6.00 per stick, this is a great buy and a fun little smoke!

Yours truly enjoying a good smoke.

05-07-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Nestor Miranda Special Selection Lancero I was gifted this cigar in a PIF on Aficinado Forum, and was excited to try it, since I am just learning to love the Lancero. Initial Inspection: The Dark, Oily wrapper immediately reminds me of Nestor's OTHER popular smoke, the Don Lino Africa. This cigar is supposedly a Nicaraguan wrapper with Nicaraguan and Costa Rican filler. It is reported to be the private blend made for Nestor and his friends and family. The shape is perfect, with no visible flaws, and the pigtail at the head is nicely formed. The foot is well bunched. Pre-light: The first thing I notice about this cigar before smoking is how mild the aromas are. This would hold true to the other Don Linos I have smoked before. The pre-light draw is deliberate but not tight. The wisps that are released with the toasting are mild as well, with no ammonia. The initial draw after toasting is deliberate but the smoke is full and not the least bit harsh. First Third: The heavy volume of mellow smoke allows for a great tasting of the flavors. There are some rich, chocolatey notes as well as a little bit of mild sweetness. I am really enjoying this cigar already. I don't know why it has taken me so long to learn to love the lancero, but these last few I have smoked have all been exceptionally great for learning the flavors of the cigars. The draw was even and the burn was straight. Second Third: The draw remained the same, but the flavors began to blend together into an almost dessert-y flavor, sweet and bold. I am always amazed when cigars that are dark and oily turn out to be mild monsters. The burn became a bit askew, and I had to touch it up twice. This could have been because the cigar was not dry-boxed before smoking, but it didn't bother me too much. As expected with this vitola the ash did not hold too long, but each section was still firm. The smoke volume throughout this smoke has been exceptional. Final Third: The cigar kept puffing in large quantities and the flavors continued to develop, now highlighting the rich, nutty flavors. The burn evened out and there was no need for any more touch ups. Heat was never an issue with this cigar either, nor did the cigar extinguish itself. Unlike most lanceros, I nubbed this one all the way down and the flavor and smoke continued until I burned my fingertips! Overall: This reasonably priced NC was an exceptional value, never offering anything complex but still being a very enjoyable herf. At roughly $6.00 per stick, this is a great buy and a fun little smoke! Yours truly enjoying a good smoke.