My Cuban Wheel review

TanithT · 06-14-2012, 01:57 AM

I was one of the lucky winners in the My Cuban Wheel giveaway, and got a lovely box which can be seen here: http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/k...heel%20Cigars/

Tasty sticks, these. Impeccable construction, nice draw, even burn. Slightly flaky ash, but that didn't detract from the taste one bit.

I'd characterize the No. 1 as light progressing to medium bodied, smooth, elegant, well structured, with hints of woodsiness, creaminess and caramel sweetness. I am not normally a fan of lighter cigars, but this one won me over with its clean structure of fine flavors and its lingering, thoroughly enjoyable finish.

The No. 11 was medium bodied progressing to full, with a lot of similarity in flavor and structure to the No. 1, but with more richness and power and less sweetness. Clean, elegant and well structured, with a consistently enjoyable progression of subtle flavor.

These cigars are not powerhouses, nor do they have clearly and readily identifiable flavor notes that come out and hit you in the face with chocolate or pepper or spice. What they do have is elegance and superb flavor balance. I'm giving this brand a solid thumbs-up; there is a lot of subtle complexity and quality here, and the construction is excellent. These are really very nice cigars, and I'm looking forward to trying more of them.

Hem · 06-14-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TanithT

I was one of the lucky winners in the My Cuban Wheel giveaway, and got a lovely box which can be seen here: http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/k...heel%20Cigars/

Tasty sticks, these. Impeccable construction, nice draw, even burn. Slightly flaky ash, but that didn't detract from the taste one bit.

I'd characterize the No. 1 as light progressing to medium bodied, smooth, elegant, well structured, with hints of woodsiness, creaminess and caramel sweetness. I am not normally a fan of lighter cigars, but this one won me over with its clean structure of fine flavors and its lingering, thoroughly enjoyable finish.

The No. 11 was medium bodied progressing to full, with a lot of similarity in flavor and structure to the No. 1, but with more richness and power and less sweetness. Clean, elegant and well structured, with a consistently enjoyable progression of subtle flavor.

These cigars are not powerhouses, nor do they have clearly and readily identifiable flavor notes that come out and hit you in the face with chocolate or pepper or spice. What they do have is elegance and superb flavor balance. I'm giving this brand a solid thumbs-up; there is a lot of subtle complexity and quality here, and the construction is excellent. These are really very nice cigars, and I'm looking forward to trying more of them.

Great review! My box came in yesterday, can't wait to light one of these up today!!

688sonarmen · 06-14-2012, 06:22 AM

Thanks for the review Tanith!

Blak Smyth · 06-14-2012, 06:23 AM

Sounds interesting, was hoping to see a review of these soon.
Thanks.

BlkDrew · 06-14-2012, 07:10 AM

Can we See some pictures of these sticks?

06-14-2012, 08:51 AM

Drew, there is a link in the OP.

I was able to get 2 of these sticks to try. I'll get to them this weekend. I will post my thoughts as well.

Jefft72 · 06-14-2012, 09:01 AM

Thanks for the review. I look forward to smoking one of these (at least) this weekend.

mkarnold1 · 06-14-2012, 10:19 AM

Nice review Tanith, it sounds like your experience with the II was similar to mine. I am looking forward to trying the I today.

icehog3 · 06-14-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Can we See some pictures of these sticks?

TanithT · 06-15-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BlkDrew

Can we See some pictures of these sticks?

http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/k...heel%20Cigars/ is the link where you can see some droolsome pictures of the tasty sticks.

06-18-2012, 07:41 AM

I really enjoyes No 1 blend. No 2 was just okay in my book.

Subvet642 · 06-18-2012, 07:48 AM

The two I tried to smoke this weekend ran and tunneled right out of the gate, sadly I had to pitch 'em. I don't think I can give them a third try.

688sonarmen · 06-18-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

The two I tried to smoke this weekend ran and tunneled right out of the gate, sadly I had to pitch 'em. I don't think I can give them a third try.

Try letting them rest Darren. Mine were very moist when I got them, if not they were free in the end

Subvet642 · 06-18-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 688sonarmen

Try letting them rest Darren. Mine were very moist when I got them, if not they were free in the end

That's a good point, Jake. I was just frustrated after reading how good these were ROTT.

Jefft72 · 06-18-2012, 09:31 AM

Also, Moreno noted on the MCW facebook page that some dry boxing will really help these sticks come alive as he gave them some extra humidity prior to shipping.

TanithT · 06-18-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

The two I tried to smoke this weekend ran and tunneled right out of the gate, sadly I had to pitch 'em. I don't think I can give them a third try.

Smoking my third one out of the box right now, the #1 in the torpedo shape. Perfect burn and draw. Subtle, woodsy, aromatic and tasty with a nice clean finish. Rest and dry boxing might help some?

lenguamor · 09-03-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hem

Great review! My box came in yesterday, can't wait to light one of these up today!!

Thanks for the sample in my July lottery winnings, Bill. Thanks to you I can say I've tried one of these.

The flavors were of baked goods; reminded me somewhat of biscotti, with almond and vanilla undertones. Berries and currants in the finish. The smoke was lush. The size of the #II is huge, much more than I like, so I only got about halfway through the stick. But I got every bit of enjoyment out of it that I wanted.

In this new cigar boom we're experiencing, we're going to see a lot of opportunists starting up brands with catchy names and not much else; it's good to smoke a cigar like this one, in which you can taste not only the expertise of the maker, but the love he has for the leaf.

Bravo, Moreno. Keep it up.

363 · 09-03-2012, 08:00 PM

I got one in a NST, the No.II gonna light it up tonight

Scrap · 11-20-2012, 09:35 PM

Just ordered the Sampler!
Most of the time,I like medium to full,We will see!

Ernie

deadrise · 11-23-2012, 03:41 AM

yea I just ordered a sampler too and talked to the owner he said the samplers are stored in 72% and really do need to be dry boxed or aged at 65% btw they are having a great black friday sale

06-14-2012, 06:22 AM	#3
688sonarmen Shipmate! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Jake Location: Norwich, Ct Posts: 2,698 Trading: (17)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review Thanks for the review Tanith!

06-14-2012, 06:23 AM	#4
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review Sounds interesting, was hoping to see a review of these soon. Thanks. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

06-14-2012, 07:10 AM	#5
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review Can we See some pictures of these sticks?

06-14-2012, 08:51 AM	#6
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Cuban Wheel review Drew, there is a link in the OP. I was able to get 2 of these sticks to try. I'll get to them this weekend. I will post my thoughts as well.

06-14-2012, 09:01 AM	#7
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review Thanks for the review. I look forward to smoking one of these (at least) this weekend.

06-14-2012, 01:57 AM	#1
TanithT Herfer Grrrrl Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Tanith Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 692 Trading: (26)	My Cuban Wheel review I was one of the lucky winners in the My Cuban Wheel giveaway, and got a lovely box which can be seen here: http://s282.photobucket.com/albums/k...heel%20Cigars/ Tasty sticks, these. Impeccable construction, nice draw, even burn. Slightly flaky ash, but that didn't detract from the taste one bit. I'd characterize the No. 1 as light progressing to medium bodied, smooth, elegant, well structured, with hints of woodsiness, creaminess and caramel sweetness. I am not normally a fan of lighter cigars, but this one won me over with its clean structure of fine flavors and its lingering, thoroughly enjoyable finish. The No. 11 was medium bodied progressing to full, with a lot of similarity in flavor and structure to the No. 1, but with more richness and power and less sweetness. Clean, elegant and well structured, with a consistently enjoyable progression of subtle flavor. These cigars are not powerhouses, nor do they have clearly and readily identifiable flavor notes that come out and hit you in the face with chocolate or pepper or spice. What they do have is elegance and superb flavor balance. I'm giving this brand a solid thumbs-up; there is a lot of subtle complexity and quality here, and the construction is excellent. These are really very nice cigars, and I'm looking forward to trying more of them. __________________ Herfergrrl's blog - The Art of the Good Cigar: A Matter of Taste. Herfing is the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

06-14-2012, 10:19 AM	#8
mkarnold1 Skol Vikings! Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Mark Location: St. Charles, MN Posts: 1,015 Trading: (22)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review Nice review Tanith, it sounds like your experience with the II was similar to mine. I am looking forward to trying the I today. __________________ [Help out the troops!

06-18-2012, 07:41 AM	#11
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Cuban Wheel review I really enjoyes No 1 blend. No 2 was just okay in my book.

06-18-2012, 07:48 AM	#12
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review The two I tried to smoke this weekend ran and tunneled right out of the gate, sadly I had to pitch 'em. I don't think I can give them a third try. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

06-18-2012, 09:31 AM	#15
Jefft72 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: League City, TX Posts: 219 Trading: (2)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review Also, Moreno noted on the MCW facebook page that some dry boxing will really help these sticks come alive as he gave them some extra humidity prior to shipping.

09-03-2012, 08:00 PM	#18
363 Infecting Via PM Join Date: May 2012 First Name: Brendon Location: Maryland Posts: 1,773 Trading: (35)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review I got one in a NST, the No.II gonna light it up tonight __________________ Support our Troops "do NOT put pizza in your briar without letting it cool off Brendon" - Sterns

11-20-2012, 09:35 PM	#19
Scrap Rolling with the flow! Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Ernie Location: Texas Posts: 7 Trading: (0)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review Just ordered the Sampler! Most of the time,I like medium to full,We will see! Ernie __________________ “I live in my own little world. But its ok, they know me here.” ― Lauren Myracle

11-23-2012, 03:41 AM	#20
deadrise The Manhattan Project Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Reedville Virginia Posts: 1,001 Trading: (24)	Re: My Cuban Wheel review yea I just ordered a sampler too and talked to the owner he said the samplers are stored in 72% and really do need to be dry boxed or aged at 65% btw they are having a great black friday sale __________________