Padilla Capa Clara
Disclaimer--this cigar is a Thompson's exclusive
http://www.thompsoncigar.com/gs/padilla-capa-clara-robusto-cigars-cutters-galore-1.shtml
Construction
Visually, the construction was flawless. Perfect triple cap. Smooth Connecticut wrapper with no defects. Impressive band. This looks like a quality cigar. However, it seems a little light and it soft to the squeeze as if it is underfilled.
Pre-light
Cut went fine. Pre-light scent is quite faint. Not much taste to the pre-light draw.
The Smoking Experience
The first puff was nice. Very mellow with flavors of earth, honey, and leather. However, as soon as the smoke left my mouth, I was hit with the driest finish I have ever experienced. It was if all of the saliva in my mouth instantly disappeared. The aftertaste wasn't exactly pleasant either--dry and acrid. It was a very strange contrast and continued through the entire cigar. I tasted some cedar during the second half of this cigar but otherwise the experience remained rather constant throughout the smoke. While the flavor of this cigar was mild, it produced a ton of smoke and I would classify its body and strength more towards medium. Burn was razor-sharp and perfect.
The Bottom Line
Maybe I got a bad one but I really don't know WTF was going on with this cigar. My theory is that Thompson's sent Padilla a bunch of poor quality filler tobacco and had them roll it up in a quality wrapper. The construction, burn, and initial flavor of this cigar were great but the finish and aftertaste ruined this cigar for me.
Disclaimer--this cigar is a Thompson's exclusive
http://www.thompsoncigar.com/gs/padilla-capa-clara-robusto-cigars-cutters-galore-1.shtmlConstruction
Visually, the construction was flawless. Perfect triple cap. Smooth Connecticut wrapper with no defects. Impressive band. This looks like a quality cigar. However, it seems a little light and it soft to the squeeze as if it is underfilled.
Pre-light
Cut went fine. Pre-light scent is quite faint. Not much taste to the pre-light draw.
The Smoking Experience
The first puff was nice. Very mellow with flavors of earth, honey, and leather. However, as soon as the smoke left my mouth, I was hit with the driest finish I have ever experienced. It was if all of the saliva in my mouth instantly disappeared. The aftertaste wasn't exactly pleasant either--dry and acrid. It was a very strange contrast and continued through the entire cigar. I tasted some cedar during the second half of this cigar but otherwise the experience remained rather constant throughout the smoke. While the flavor of this cigar was mild, it produced a ton of smoke and I would classify its body and strength more towards medium. Burn was razor-sharp and perfect.
The Bottom Line
Maybe I got a bad one but I really don't know WTF was going on with this cigar. My theory is that Thompson's sent Padilla a bunch of poor quality filler tobacco and had them roll it up in a quality wrapper. The construction, burn, and initial flavor of this cigar were great but the finish and aftertaste ruined this cigar for me.