EO Cubao No. 3

Originally Posted by Kreth

After the first few puffs, I thought to myself, "This doesn't seem to have the trademark Pepin spi-SWEET MOTHER OF GOD!!!"

Okay, I just laughed my butt off, lol. That was great, particularly because that was my experience with the Cubao as well, lol. They're really great sticks, especially with some age. After a year they don't seem to lose all that much of the spice, but the other flavors really come out (caramel, etc.). Good stuff. Thanks for the review!

[Kreth]

Originally Posted by njstone

Okay, I just laughed my butt off, lol. That was great, particularly because that was my experience with the Cubao as well, lol. They're really great sticks, especially with some age. After a year they don't seem to lose all that much of the spice, but the other flavors really come out (caramel, etc.). Good stuff. Thanks for the review!

Now that I know I like them, I think I'll need to get some to stash. I bet the JJs are amazing with some age on them, too.
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[duckmanco]

I tried the maduro #4 today (roth size) which is what I smoke most in the EcSu wrapped blend.

Smoke was, as always, perfectly constructed, perfect draw/burn. Prelight draw was MOCHA, I mean pungent smack you in the face dark mocha, not a note, or hint, but definitive. Needless to say I thought a box purchase was soon to be made, but the flavor........ it seemed harsher on the back of the throat, maybe slightly sweeter, not nearly as creamy mouth feel wise as the original. Overall, I'm not seeking out anymore of these, as my boxes of the original blend will do just fine. I wanted to love it also, but it just didn't do it. The EcSu blend just tastes more exciting IMO.

And to add, humidity was at 65% and the stick had settled in my humi for 3 weeks easy.

Originally Posted by duckmanco

I tried the maduro #4 today (roth size) which is what I smoke most in the EcSu wrapped blend.

Smoke was, as always, perfectly constructed, perfect draw/burn. Prelight draw was MOCHA, I mean pungent smack you in the face dark mocha, not a note, or hint, but definitive. Needless to say I thought a box purchase was soon to be made, but the flavor........ it seemed harsher on the back of the throat, maybe slightly sweeter, not nearly as creamy mouth feel wise as the original. Overall, I'm not seeking out anymore of these, as my boxes of the original blend will do just fine. I wanted to love it also, but it just didn't do it. The EcSu blend just tastes more exciting IMO.

And to add, humidity was at 65% and the stick had settled in my humi for 3 weeks easy.

That "back of the throat" thing will go away as the cigar ages. Good to know that about these, though, I hate that too. But the "sweeter" means these are still on my must try list!