EO Brands Cubao No.5

amsgpwarrior · 02-24-2011, 10:46 PM

EO Brands Cubao No.5

Cubao No.5 Toro (6.1x50)
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Price: $4.00

This is a Pepin Garcia produced cigar for Espinoza y Ortega brand (EO Brands). EO also owns the 601 Series and Mi Barrio line of cigars, both very good lines of cigars. They seem to be hitting homeruns lately with their cigars while partnered with the legend Don Pepin.

The cigar has a fragrant prelight smell to the cigar that is earth, rich leather, dark wood , and honeyed. Tight draw on the initial pre light draw. This stick was pulled out of the humidor a little above 70% humidity.

At first light, I am hit with loads of pepper and wood flavors. It’s a little harsh at first, but mellowed about ½ inch in. A tight dark grey ash developed. Toasted coconut and woodsy flavors were the norm though the 1st third. The 2nd third, the draw opened up a bit and creamy smoke continued to have toasty oak flavors with a touch of sweetness. Halfway through the cigar went out due to a soft spot. Last third had some pepper in the background and a touch of charred wood.
The power throughout the cigar lets me know that this cigar needs to age a little bit. I’ve heard they become much better after about a year in the humidor. I got several more of these and will let them rest for awhile and return to them at another time.

Score: 91

HollywoodQue · 02-25-2011, 04:52 AM

I have a few of these, I must try one soon, thanks again.

02-25-2011, 07:00 AM

You've been smoking some nice sticks lately. Any chances of you including pics with your reivews? It really helps to show the construction, burn qualities etc. for us crazies! Thanks in advance.

kelmac07 · 02-25-2011, 07:16 AM

These are good...the maduro verion is even better!!

02-25-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

These are good...the maduro verion is even better!!

Hippi3Slay3r · 02-25-2011, 08:28 AM

A great smoke! One of the best burning cigars ive ever had, Truly razor sharp!

STEVE S · 02-25-2011, 09:43 AM

Thank you for the review, the #5 is one of my favorites.

Lucky_Hippo · 02-25-2011, 09:51 AM

I've smoked several boxes of the #4 naturals. Love these sticks.

Thanks for the review!

dannysguitar · 02-25-2011, 02:07 PM

The Lancero is the best in the line IMHO. Thanks for the review!

amsgpwarrior · 02-25-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatch83

You've been smoking some nice sticks lately. Any chances of you including pics with your reivews? It really helps to show the construction, burn qualities etc. for us crazies! Thanks in advance.

I can't upload pics to this forum due to formatting problems. If you want to check out pics, click the link to my blog where my signature is and you will be able to see them. Some of these are older reviews so you may have to go back in the archives.

02-26-2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amsgpwarrior

I can't upload pics to this forum due to formatting problems. If you want to check out pics, click the link to my blog where my signature is and you will be able to see them. Some of these are older reviews so you may have to go back in the archives.

Good times, thanks!

borndead1 · 02-26-2011, 12:21 PM

I like the Sumatra wraps quite a bit. They do need humi time though. I give them a few months.

Don't like the maduros at all. I think they taste funny.

02-24-2011, 10:46 PM	#1
amsgpwarrior amsgpwarrior Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Aaron Location: Temple, TX Posts: 43 Trading: (3)	EO Brands Cubao No.5 EO Brands Cubao No.5 Cubao No.5 Toro (6.1x50) Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Price: $4.00 This is a Pepin Garcia produced cigar for Espinoza y Ortega brand (EO Brands). EO also owns the 601 Series and Mi Barrio line of cigars, both very good lines of cigars. They seem to be hitting homeruns lately with their cigars while partnered with the legend Don Pepin. The cigar has a fragrant prelight smell to the cigar that is earth, rich leather, dark wood , and honeyed. Tight draw on the initial pre light draw. This stick was pulled out of the humidor a little above 70% humidity. At first light, I am hit with loads of pepper and wood flavors. It’s a little harsh at first, but mellowed about ½ inch in. A tight dark grey ash developed. Toasted coconut and woodsy flavors were the norm though the 1st third. The 2nd third, the draw opened up a bit and creamy smoke continued to have toasty oak flavors with a touch of sweetness. Halfway through the cigar went out due to a soft spot. Last third had some pepper in the background and a touch of charred wood. The power throughout the cigar lets me know that this cigar needs to age a little bit. I’ve heard they become much better after about a year in the humidor. I got several more of these and will let them rest for awhile and return to them at another time. Score: 91 __________________ http://www.aaronfoodandwino.blogspot.com

02-25-2011, 04:52 AM	#2
HollywoodQue Invictus Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Howard Location: In the "D" Posts: 3,123 Trading: (46)	Re: EO Brands Cubao No.5 I have a few of these, I must try one soon, thanks again.

02-25-2011, 07:00 AM	#3
thecatch83 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: EO Brands Cubao No.5 You've been smoking some nice sticks lately. Any chances of you including pics with your reivews? It really helps to show the construction, burn qualities etc. for us crazies! Thanks in advance.

02-25-2011, 08:28 AM	#6
Hippi3Slay3r ಥ_ಥ Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Kyle Location: Appleton WI Posts: 615 Trading: (22)	Re: EO Brands Cubao No.5 A great smoke! One of the best burning cigars ive ever had, Truly razor sharp! __________________ "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." -Benjamin franklin.

02-25-2011, 09:43 AM	#7
STEVE S Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Coconut Creek, Fl. Posts: 1,092 Trading: (1)	Re: EO Brands Cubao No.5 Thank you for the review, the #5 is one of my favorites. __________________ Smoking cigars is a hobby and a great way to pass the time of day!

02-25-2011, 07:16 AM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: EO Brands Cubao No.5 These are good...the maduro verion is even better!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-25-2011, 09:51 AM	#8
Lucky_Hippo A Cigar = 42 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Location: Kansas Posts: 494 Trading: (2)	Re: EO Brands Cubao No.5 I've smoked several boxes of the #4 naturals. Love these sticks. Thanks for the review! __________________ Who wants an orange whip? Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips. -J.Candy

02-25-2011, 02:07 PM	#9
dannysguitar Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: SoCal Posts: 734 Trading: (36)	Re: EO Brands Cubao No.5 The Lancero is the best in the line IMHO. Thanks for the review! __________________ Proud Member of Team Death! aka PBC *Follow Me on Twitter*

02-26-2011, 12:21 PM	#12
borndead1 Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 1,364 Trading: (7)	Re: EO Brands Cubao No.5 I like the Sumatra wraps quite a bit. They do need humi time though. I give them a few months. Don't like the maduros at all. I think they taste funny. __________________ None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.