Cubao No. 3 Lancero

RevSmoke · 06-03-2010, 04:51 PM

Posted this review in another thread, but thought I'd put it here as well

First was a first time smoke for me, a Cubao #3, the Lancero. This stick had been residing in my humidor for a while, given to my by DougBushBC quite a while back. I had heard some great thing about this cigar and was really looking forward to it. I thought it would make a great first stick with which to toast the honor of fallen heros.

This is a great looking stick, aesthetically, it is a work of art. The pigtail cap is gives it a rustic look, and the 7X38 size bespeaks elegance. Sporting a lightly veined milk chocolate wrapper that glistens lightly with oil, it has been beckoning in the humidor for way to long.

A snip of the cap, check the draw and there is hint of sweet and spice.

After lighting, there was never a touch-up needed. It burned beautifully and produced a good amoung of smoke throughout.

Here's were it gets a bit dicey, and I think I had better preface what is about to follow.

Presently, I am getting very picky. I've smoked lots of cigars in my life, and in that time, tried quite a few new cigars. I know what cigars I really enjoy at this point. That isn't to say I don't like trying new ones, but for me to get really excited about a cigar, it has to do something that no other cigar has done before - or it has to do what others have done before in such a way that it makes me stand up and take notice. (Something that tastes/smokes/looks exactly like a PAM '64, for $1.50 would do that) In other words, it has to "wow" me.

There's some nice cream and nut flavors with some spice and a tasty finish going. This is a nice little treat. The intensity buillds as the cigar progresses, creaminess being very dominant.

I'd like to thank Doug for this cigar. I am glad to have had one, it was a very tasty smoke.

But, while it had some nice flavors, and was enjoyable, it didn't "wow."

If I could find these for about $2-$3.50 a stick, I could see picking up some more of these. At the B&M price of $8-$10 a stick, I can't do it. Even at $6 and change on the internet, it is more than I'd like to spend on a box. I might see a 5er in the future, but if I don't get another of these I won't lose any sleep over it.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

06-03-2010, 04:51 PM	#13
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,887 Trading: (51)	Re: Cubao No. 3 Lancero Posted this review in another thread, but thought I'd put it here as well First was a first time smoke for me, a Cubao #3, the Lancero. This stick had been residing in my humidor for a while, given to my by DougBushBC quite a while back. I had heard some great thing about this cigar and was really looking forward to it. I thought it would make a great first stick with which to toast the honor of fallen heros. This is a great looking stick, aesthetically, it is a work of art. The pigtail cap is gives it a rustic look, and the 7X38 size bespeaks elegance. Sporting a lightly veined milk chocolate wrapper that glistens lightly with oil, it has been beckoning in the humidor for way to long. A snip of the cap, check the draw and there is hint of sweet and spice. After lighting, there was never a touch-up needed. It burned beautifully and produced a good amoung of smoke throughout. Here's were it gets a bit dicey, and I think I had better preface what is about to follow. Presently, I am getting very picky. I've smoked lots of cigars in my life, and in that time, tried quite a few new cigars. I know what cigars I really enjoy at this point. That isn't to say I don't like trying new ones, but for me to get really excited about a cigar, it has to do something that no other cigar has done before - or it has to do what others have done before in such a way that it makes me stand up and take notice. (Something that tastes/smokes/looks exactly like a PAM '64, for $1.50 would do that) In other words, it has to "wow" me. There's some nice cream and nut flavors with some spice and a tasty finish going. This is a nice little treat. The intensity buillds as the cigar progresses, creaminess being very dominant. I'd like to thank Doug for this cigar. I am glad to have had one, it was a very tasty smoke. But, while it had some nice flavors, and was enjoyable, it didn't "wow." If I could find these for about $2-$3.50 a stick, I could see picking up some more of these. At the B&M price of $8-$10 a stick, I can't do it. Even at $6 and change on the internet, it is more than I'd like to spend on a box. I might see a 5er in the future, but if I don't get another of these I won't lose any sleep over it. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"