Cuaba Distinguidos OEB OCT06

[cigaraholic]

I had two boxes of these with the same code, the first box I broke into May of 08. I've always enjoyed Cuaba but had never smoked a Distinguidos, I've joked that the crappy Cuaba's must go to the Southern hemisphere but not this time. Flavorless nothing, I was shocked and tried another the next day, same result. Maybe they're sleeping I hoped, over the next year I tried them with constant results, just crappy cigars. I reviewed them on another site and said if this had been my introduction to the brand I might never have gone back.

Round two: Just opening the box I know things will be different, wrappers are dark, oily and the rich tobacco aroma coming out says bingo! I've said for me a good Cuaba reminds me of nuts and chews from See's candy and that's what I got in the beginning. Very sweet tobacco, which I'm a sucker for...............pun intended, with carmel, nuts, cocoa, cinnamon and brown sugar.

Just into the second third the flavors all roll together into a high quality root beer, not a bad thing but I lost the complexity I had in the first third. This is the way the cigar stayed till the end which tells me they need more time. Strength went from medium to medium-full but I lost all those beautiful flavors. This is the third cigar I've smoked from the box and all have done this, so the other seven are buried at the bottom of a desktop. Burn time was around 1 hour for all three which seems a little short as the Exclusivos I'm smoking take the same time.

Very good cigars but I think they'll get better.

[mazolaman]

Thanks for the review.

I've been puffing my way through a box of these,and all have been as you described,nutty and sweet.

I have a couple left,which I am keeping for later on.

I agree,fine cigar.

[ouirknotamuzd]

I never smoked a Distinguido but I do love See's candies. I had a girlfriend once from Cali and she turned me on to them, so your description of Distinguidos as lighting up a See's has me intrigued. I shall definitely add them to my shopping list.

Thanks for the review,Bro

[Dbone]

Everything from nuts to cinnamon to root beer, medium to full... sounds like an identity crisis. I remember Mazo review earlier and I've been meaning to give these a try. Thanks for the review.

They sure do look beautiful, great picture.

[Kangaroo495]

Another vote for these. Outstanding cigars. I have a box of 08s purchased from Czar (HQ). Highly recommend.

[fred170]

Definitley a good tasting cigar. A little tight on the draw at the opening for my taste, but once it opens up, all the Pinar del Rio flavors come rushing in!!

Great Review

[Rooster]

Just got done with an 09 and it was one of the best I've had. Great flavor, grear draw and lasted me an 1 hour 45. I think these closely resemble the Divinos in flavor.