Isla de Cuba 376 Blend

NCRadioMan · 10-15-2008, 11:02 AM

Originaly written on 9-9-08

This was the toro version I had today on the golf course and I was asked to take this cigar for a spin to see how it preformed for the b&m.

Very nice box-press with no viens to speak of in the conecticut broadleaf wrapper. A very well constructed cigar. Draw was perfect. The filler is nic and dominican and started out very floral, almost too floral for my tastes and about an inch in it changed, thankfully, to more of a slightly sweet, creamy, leathery/earthy taste. Pretty much stayed that way until the final third and the floral notes kicked back in, with a vengence but for some reason I found it more pleasant then when I first lit it up. Ash was very loose and fell often. All in all, a good mild-medium smoke. Frankly, it surprised me.

bigloo · 07-09-2009, 11:38 PM

Smoked my first one tonight, a robusto. This is actually a pretty dam good cigar. I had two and will definitely be smoking the other. I found it to be a slightly spicy and nutty cigar with a good deal of creaminess. Medium bodied with really good flavor. I have no idea how much I paid for it but a quick search showed around $5-6 which is about right. If you find one, give is a twirl, I too was surprised how nice this cigar is.

Biglizard1 · 07-11-2009, 01:51 PM

My cousin recently gifted me one of these and I have not yet tried it, I look forward to seeing if my taste experience is similar!

Tenor CS · 07-11-2009, 04:40 PM

I heard these guys went out of business. True?

bigloo · 07-11-2009, 05:08 PM

I have not heard anything. I read somewhere that Altatis owns it.. maybe the sold out?

joetownhound · 09-12-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tenor CS

I heard these guys went out of business. True?

True it was a Tampa based company that went out of business. Met the owner at a event at the local B&M I go to.

10-15-2008, 11:02 AM	#1
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Isla de Cuba 376 Blend Originaly written on 9-9-08 This was the toro version I had today on the golf course and I was asked to take this cigar for a spin to see how it preformed for the b&m. Very nice box-press with no viens to speak of in the conecticut broadleaf wrapper. A very well constructed cigar. Draw was perfect. The filler is nic and dominican and started out very floral, almost too floral for my tastes and about an inch in it changed, thankfully, to more of a slightly sweet, creamy, leathery/earthy taste. Pretty much stayed that way until the final third and the floral notes kicked back in, with a vengence but for some reason I found it more pleasant then when I first lit it up. Ash was very loose and fell often. All in all, a good mild-medium smoke. Frankly, it surprised me.

07-09-2009, 11:38 PM	#2
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Isla de Cuba 376 Blend Smoked my first one tonight, a robusto. This is actually a pretty dam good cigar. I had two and will definitely be smoking the other. I found it to be a slightly spicy and nutty cigar with a good deal of creaminess. Medium bodied with really good flavor. I have no idea how much I paid for it but a quick search showed around $5-6 which is about right. If you find one, give is a twirl, I too was surprised how nice this cigar is.

07-11-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
Biglizard1 LLG turned CAI Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Earth Posts: 226 Trading: (8)	Re: Isla de Cuba 376 Blend My cousin recently gifted me one of these and I have not yet tried it, I look forward to seeing if my taste experience is similar!

07-11-2009, 04:40 PM	#4
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Isla de Cuba 376 Blend I heard these guys went out of business. True? __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

07-11-2009, 05:08 PM	#5
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: Isla de Cuba 376 Blend I have not heard anything. I read somewhere that Altatis owns it.. maybe the sold out?