Cusano Originale Xclusivo

Montano · 11-28-2009, 01:17 PM

I received a 5er yesterday from a friendly wager on the 9ers/Packers game. Yes, I'm a 9ers fan, and yes they lost, BUT I took the 6.5 point spread

This stick had a very different aroma from the rest of the smokes in the package and I couldn't wait to burn it. The aroma was a very strong woodsy smell. Pre-light draw was just a bit tight, probably due to the small foot of this smoke.

The first 3rd fallowed the aroma of the cigar. It was a flavor that reminded of Oak. It seemed a bit harsh, but that could have been from the way it was lit. There was also a bit of tunneling for the entire first 3rd.

The second 3rd of the cigar went from an Oak flavor to a coffee flavor. The harshness was gone and the tunneling also went away. The draw was now quite nice and an ample amount of smoke filled the air. The ash held quite nicely and didn't fall till about half way through the entire cigar.

The last 3rd was quite a contrast to the first third. The taste became very smooth and creamy. This was the flavor for the remainder of the cigar. This smoke lasted about an hour and turned out to be quite enjoyable. It was perfect for a first thing in the morning cigar.

I did absolutely zero research on this cigar, so I couldn't even tell you where it's from or what's in it. So this is pretty much very very humble opinion on this.

kelmac07 · 11-28-2009, 01:35 PM

Damn fine review Nick!!

Montano · 11-28-2009, 09:35 PM

Thanks Mac. This is the first time I've ever done a cigar review. I hope to do many more and hopefully learn a bit more as I do each one.

Azpostal · 11-28-2009, 09:50 PM

Thanks for the pics and review Nick.

11-28-2009, 10:46 PM

Nice review and pic's Nick!

tuxpuff · 11-28-2009, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the review. Thats a rough looking smoke...glad it turned out well for you!

12-14-2009, 09:47 PM

I am currently smoking one I got from longknocker in a bomb a few weeks ago. Not ususally the flavor profile I look for, but not bad nonetheless. Thanks for the review.

11-28-2009, 01:17 PM	#1
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Cusano Originale Xclusivo I received a 5er yesterday from a friendly wager on the 9ers/Packers game. Yes, I'm a 9ers fan, and yes they lost, BUT I took the 6.5 point spread This stick had a very different aroma from the rest of the smokes in the package and I couldn't wait to burn it. The aroma was a very strong woodsy smell. Pre-light draw was just a bit tight, probably due to the small foot of this smoke. The first 3rd fallowed the aroma of the cigar. It was a flavor that reminded of Oak. It seemed a bit harsh, but that could have been from the way it was lit. There was also a bit of tunneling for the entire first 3rd. The second 3rd of the cigar went from an Oak flavor to a coffee flavor. The harshness was gone and the tunneling also went away. The draw was now quite nice and an ample amount of smoke filled the air. The ash held quite nicely and didn't fall till about half way through the entire cigar. The last 3rd was quite a contrast to the first third. The taste became very smooth and creamy. This was the flavor for the remainder of the cigar. This smoke lasted about an hour and turned out to be quite enjoyable. It was perfect for a first thing in the morning cigar. I did absolutely zero research on this cigar, so I couldn't even tell you where it's from or what's in it. So this is pretty much very very humble opinion on this.

11-28-2009, 01:35 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Cusano Originale Xclusivo Damn fine review Nick!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

11-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Cusano Originale Xclusivo Thanks Mac. This is the first time I've ever done a cigar review. I hope to do many more and hopefully learn a bit more as I do each one.

11-28-2009, 09:50 PM	#4
Azpostal Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Don Location: Arizona Posts: 511 Trading: (9)	Re: Cusano Originale Xclusivo Thanks for the pics and review Nick.

11-28-2009, 10:46 PM	#5
SkinsFanLarry Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cusano Originale Xclusivo Nice review and pic's Nick!

11-28-2009, 11:19 PM	#6
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Re: Cusano Originale Xclusivo Thanks for the review. Thats a rough looking smoke...glad it turned out well for you!

12-14-2009, 09:47 PM	#7
Uflbassin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Cusano Originale Xclusivo I am currently smoking one I got from longknocker in a bomb a few weeks ago. Not ususally the flavor profile I look for, but not bad nonetheless. Thanks for the review.