Cohiba Coronas Especiales LAU JUL 16 (COHRW)

[mwaller]

Having spent most of Saturday preparing for and celebrating a 6th birthday party, I figured Sunday morning was a good time to enjoy a Cohiba. 

My experience with this marca has been quite varied.  While the two best cigars I've smoked have been Cohibas, I've had my fair share of average and mediocre sticks, too. 

From first light, two things were clear- the draw was uncomfortably tight, but the flavors were undeniably good.  

The first third was dominated by classic hay-like flavors and graham cracker.  The retrohale was very smooth and complemented the flavors on the palate.  

The middle third was probably the most interesting, with a some interesting tropical fruit flavors and an occasional hint of mint.  

During the final third, the cigar became a bit bitter and began to unravel.  I decided it was time to stop fighting with it and call it quits.  

I'll give it 90 points.

 

[joey rockets]

It sounds like too many Trinidads but I keep going back to them.  I have a box of the Especials in my large cooler, still letting the steam off.