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borndead1 · 11-02-2025, 11:22 PM

Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio corona (6" x 44)

I have a longstanding love with Aganorsa, going as far back as when they were called Tabacalera Tropical, and they mostly produced cigars for others. The original Arsenio line were much larger in ring gauge and length, so when I saw this revamped line, I had to try some. I originally bought a 10-pack on special from Cigar Bid, and halfway through my first stick, I was back online ordering a box.

These are really fantastic smokes. At this point, Aganorsa has a sort of 'signature' flavor profile, since the tobacco they use for their cigars is all their own. The Arsenio is no exception. It has that signature flavor profile. But this particular blend has a lot more depth to the flavor than their other standard blends. There's a typical flavor profile that I refer to as 'Nicaraguan spice'.' Y'all know what I'm talking about. This cigar has it. BUT...the *depth* of that flavor profile is much more intense than the blends of, say, AJ Fernandez or Don Pepin Garcia. It's not a flavor as much as it's a sensation on the palate. A flavor that lingers on the palate between draws. I call it 'that thing.' This cigar has that thing.

Do yourself a favor and try a 5 pack of the Aganorsa Arsenio. You will not regret it.

borndead1 · Yesterday, 11:26 PM

Herrera Esteli Miami Lonsdale (6" x 44)

This is another cigar made at the El Titan de Bronze factory in Miami.

Dark wrapper; apparently it's an oscuro? I guess I'm so used to seeing 'enhanced' maduro wrappers that this oscuro seems light in color.

Nice flavors; starts out kinda one-dimensional but gains some depth in the second third. Not the typical flavors you expect from maduro/oscuro cigars though.

Overall a good smoke, but El Titan makes way better. And at $14/stick this single was a one-time purchase.

11-02-2025, 11:22 PM	#61
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,395 Trading: (7)	Re: LONSDALE love! Aganorsa Leaf Arsenio corona (6" x 44) I have a longstanding love with Aganorsa, going as far back as when they were called Tabacalera Tropical, and they mostly produced cigars for others. The original Arsenio line were much larger in ring gauge and length, so when I saw this revamped line, I had to try some. I originally bought a 10-pack on special from Cigar Bid, and halfway through my first stick, I was back online ordering a box. These are really fantastic smokes. At this point, Aganorsa has a sort of 'signature' flavor profile, since the tobacco they use for their cigars is all their own. The Arsenio is no exception. It has that signature flavor profile. But this particular blend has a lot more depth to the flavor than their other standard blends. There's a typical flavor profile that I refer to as 'Nicaraguan spice'.' Y'all know what I'm talking about. This cigar has it. BUT...the depth of that flavor profile is much more intense than the blends of, say, AJ Fernandez or Don Pepin Garcia. It's not a flavor as much as it's a sensation on the palate. A flavor that lingers on the palate between draws. I call it 'that thing.' This cigar has that thing. Do yourself a favor and try a 5 pack of the Aganorsa Arsenio. You will not regret it. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.

Yesterday, 11:26 PM	#62
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,395 Trading: (7)	Re: LONSDALE love! Herrera Esteli Miami Lonsdale (6" x 44) This is another cigar made at the El Titan de Bronze factory in Miami. Dark wrapper; apparently it's an oscuro? I guess I'm so used to seeing 'enhanced' maduro wrappers that this oscuro seems light in color. Nice flavors; starts out kinda one-dimensional but gains some depth in the second third. Not the typical flavors you expect from maduro/oscuro cigars though. Overall a good smoke, but El Titan makes way better. And at $14/stick this single was a one-time purchase. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.