Guantanamera Puritos Cigar - 1 Single

Date Added: Sunday 24 July, 2016 by Shane

I guess this would be a good cigar for beginners.
Out of the packet, the stick has a spongy feel. Sniff test: Mild tobacco with (bizarrely) a faint underscore of urine.
Initial impressions upon lighting: A nice, loose draw, with plenty of mild-tasting smoke. There's a mild taste of tobacco with an added underscore of cedar wood that lingers only briefly on your tongue.
The first third had a good, steady burn. The ash is loose, and falls away within barely an inch. There's no change in the pleasant, mellow flavour.
The middle third introduced a mild taste of creamy chocolate for a few draws. I also detected a taste of hops which, again, didn't last long.
The final third maintained that mild taste. It did get a little stronger but it was still no more than a mild stick.
In conclusion, this is a mild, mellow-tasting stick I would imagine would be an ideal starter for someone who hasn't smoked cigars before. Burn time is about 20 minutes so it's ideal for those with little time to spare.
At the price, this is an okay smoke ideal for beginners.