Legends Series - Pepin Garcia
Cuban seed Nicaraguan filler
Corojo wrapper
5.7" x 57 rg
Not enough patience to let it sit for a while, smoked it fresh after getting it from c-bid
Overall impression:
I liked this cigar. Peppery spiciness balanced with basic tobacco flavor at first, then changing to a creamy mild leather and earth. The aroma was leathery. The finish was short and mild throughout.
Construction:
Firm throughout, appears well made, large ring gauge, smooth medium brown wrapper.
Prelight:
cut cleanly with cap nicely intact
draw is just right.
a mild tobacco flavor with no other noticeable flavors (probably my inexperienced pallet.
First third:
Thick chewy smoke, peppery and spicy. A leathery taste accompanies the spice, and balances it well. The draw is flawless, and provides huge amounts of cool smoke. The burn was even and the ash held tight.
Second third:
The spiciness takes a back seat to an earthy flavor, leathery and mild and flavorful. The finish is short and smooth. The burn still picture perfect.
Final third:
No harshness at all. no burning of the tongue. Still lots of smoke. Very mild. The spice disappears and a creamy mild flavor prevails. I was smoking it heavy at this point, and it stayed cool and mild and flavorful. No bitterness or bite at all.
