Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero

07-02-2009, 02:33 PM

I was gifted this cigar out in Vegas during E.L.V.I.S. by lostark, and hadn't had a chance to get to it until today.

Feel: Spongy, but not too soft. Seemed to be very well constructed and balanced with a nice little pigtail cap.

After the cut, I took a couple draws, and it was beautiful. Not tight and not loose. Just right. I picked up some flavors that seemed fairly promising in it, but I really can't describe them.

It lit fairly well and easy. The initial flavors I got from it were odd. It had a bit of a soapy taste, and I wasn't sure how it was going to pan out.

The bure was a bit uneven, but I'm sure part of that was due to the wind, as I was smoking at a patio at a restaurant. I gave it a chance and le the cigar develop.

Slowly, but surely, the flavors started to change, and it became more palatable. They turned a bit more woodsy with some spice to it. Not pepper spice, but flavor spice, if that makes sense. I was starting to enjoy it.

At about the halfway point, the flavor changed again. It took on a faint cocoa flavor with some sweetness to it. I also tasted a bit of a tannic flavor, but I felt it added to it a bit.

This flavor held on for most of the rest of the cigar, adn the tannic flavor was a bit heavy at the end, but I smoked it till my fingers were warm.

A good cigar, but not quite great. I would definitely give these another try. Not too bad to have as a change of pace in the rotation, from this one.

Sorry I don't have any pics.

Col. Kurtz · 07-02-2009, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the review. I have one of these en route in a Cigar of the Month offering.....

Tuxguy · 07-02-2009, 03:10 PM

smoked a robusto size about 2 months ago and thought it had a sweet taste to it

Coach Deg · 07-02-2009, 07:39 PM

Never heard of them and a buddy of mine gave me a 60x6 and the first half inch was not very good, but after that it had great flavor and I have smoked a few more since.

kelmac07 · 07-02-2009, 09:13 PM

Nice review Mike!!

troutbreath · 07-03-2009, 01:01 PM

Nice review! I have 5 of these that I picked up several months ago, and quite honestly forgot about them. I was loading my collection into the "mobile stogie" app, and found these while counting.

Looking forward to firing one up.

joetownhound · 07-03-2009, 01:17 PM

I have one thanks to Catfish that I may have to visit.

Adriftpanda · 07-05-2009, 07:43 AM

I thought someone just did the exact review for this cigar.... hmm either way, thanks for the review. I enjoyed this cigar but I enjoyed the robusto size even more!

07-05-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriftpanda

I thought someone just did the exact review for this cigar.... hmm either way, thanks for the review. I enjoyed this cigar but I enjoyed the robusto size even more!

Doh!!! And I even commented on it. I should have searched before I wrote my review. Oh well.

Mr B · 07-06-2009, 06:46 PM

I have a 5er on the way.

07-02-2009, 02:33 PM	#1
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero I was gifted this cigar out in Vegas during E.L.V.I.S. by lostark, and hadn't had a chance to get to it until today. Feel: Spongy, but not too soft. Seemed to be very well constructed and balanced with a nice little pigtail cap. After the cut, I took a couple draws, and it was beautiful. Not tight and not loose. Just right. I picked up some flavors that seemed fairly promising in it, but I really can't describe them. It lit fairly well and easy. The initial flavors I got from it were odd. It had a bit of a soapy taste, and I wasn't sure how it was going to pan out. The bure was a bit uneven, but I'm sure part of that was due to the wind, as I was smoking at a patio at a restaurant. I gave it a chance and le the cigar develop. Slowly, but surely, the flavors started to change, and it became more palatable. They turned a bit more woodsy with some spice to it. Not pepper spice, but flavor spice, if that makes sense. I was starting to enjoy it. At about the halfway point, the flavor changed again. It took on a faint cocoa flavor with some sweetness to it. I also tasted a bit of a tannic flavor, but I felt it added to it a bit. This flavor held on for most of the rest of the cigar, adn the tannic flavor was a bit heavy at the end, but I smoked it till my fingers were warm. A good cigar, but not quite great. I would definitely give these another try. Not too bad to have as a change of pace in the rotation, from this one. Sorry I don't have any pics.

07-02-2009, 02:50 PM	#2
Col. Kurtz Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jerry Location: South Appleton Posts: 1,839 Trading: (26)	Re: Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero Thanks for the review. I have one of these en route in a Cigar of the Month offering..... __________________ Artillery Lends Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be a Vulgar Brawl

07-02-2009, 03:10 PM	#3
Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Re: Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero smoked a robusto size about 2 months ago and thought it had a sweet taste to it

07-02-2009, 07:39 PM	#4
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero Never heard of them and a buddy of mine gave me a 60x6 and the first half inch was not very good, but after that it had great flavor and I have smoked a few more since.

07-02-2009, 09:13 PM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero Nice review Mike!!

07-03-2009, 01:01 PM	#6
troutbreath Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: The Dash, NC Posts: 706 Trading: (0)	Re: Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero Nice review! I have 5 of these that I picked up several months ago, and quite honestly forgot about them. I was loading my collection into the "mobile stogie" app, and found these while counting. Looking forward to firing one up.

07-03-2009, 01:17 PM	#7
joetownhound EYH Survivor Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dennis Location: Tampa FL Posts: 380 Trading: (18)	Re: Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero I have one thanks to Catfish that I may have to visit. __________________ "The tree of freedom must be nurtured from time to time with the blood of its patriots" -Thomas Jefferson

07-05-2009, 07:43 AM	#8
Adriftpanda Peter's Daddy Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Huy Location: No one wants me Posts: 10,313 Trading: (74)	Re: Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero I thought someone just did the exact review for this cigar.... hmm either way, thanks for the review. I enjoyed this cigar but I enjoyed the robusto size even more!

07-06-2009, 06:46 PM	#10
Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Nestor Miranda Special Selection lancero I have a 5er on the way.