Inka Secret Blend Red Sampler - 3 Cigars

I smoked this the day after a blue version which I really enjoyed. It is an industrial strength smoke: strong, dry and tart. My eyes were watering at one point. The construction is better, it holds together and doesnt fall apart into a tatty bundle for the final third which the blue one did. A classy smoke, no doubt, but not for the faint hearted. I much preferred the blue version.

This was sent to me in place of the Blue Bombaso I had ordered (presumably sold out), and Im very grateful to Cgars for sending this slightly more expensive stick in its place. However, as much as I hate being negative, these reviews are here to help and inform - I was disappointed (the following are subjective views and I could well have had a dud). The construction seemed to be very tight and, when lit and throughout smoking, it had a horribly tight draw with very little reward. The cap is extremely shallow and suspect, so I punched it rather than cutting. Very little smoke output and a curious metallic taste throughout, particularly on the retro-hale (which was the only way of garnering any noticeable taste). Lasted around 50 minutes and to be honest I was glad when it was over. I will probably avoid in the future.

Perfect cigar for wedings, decent sizes and medium strength sweet smoke. Perfect to introduce your guests to the cigar world. David - C.Gars Ltd Cigar Ambassador

I bought this as part of a 3 size sampler because I really liked the tres petit corona. I go for the small sizes first and get the bigger ones if I like it. It started off really well, quite chocolatey as expected, but started to get a bit bitter around half way. The last 3rd was unpleasant and I noticed a severe build up of tar at the cut end. I guess this is what was making it so bitter. Left a nasty after taste. Really disappointed. I hope the other two (robusto and bombaso) make up for it.

Quite disappointed. Even burn and good draw for the first two thirds, but then draw suffered and kept going out. No development during 40 minutes smoke. Would not buy again.