Camacho Criollo

I was trying to recapture a criollo I had years ago. This ain't it. Grassy. And poorly constructed.

It was a very light cigar, but I still found myself really enjoying the flavor profile. I've usually been disappointed with the discrepancy between advertising vs. actual in a cigar's flavor profile. This was almost EXACTLY as advertised. Slightly peppery, a "sweet" tobacco taste (being sweet for a savory sort of profile, of course...). I do wish the flavor was a bit heavier, and I found the smoke to be particularly "sticky" (stuck on my clothes and mouth for many hours). My biggest issue is with the construction (and I think QA in general). There was a literal bend in one of the cigars in my 4 pack. Another one had a lot of knots in the middle. One of them was rolled very well. The final one was loose and falling apart. My friend bought a five pack and had similar issues with construction and consistency. At this price point, that's not something I can easily stomach. Three stars as I find the flavor and profile of the cigar very good, I'm ecstatic that the advertising was honest, but I think someone needs to check on the QA department. Regardless, I'd still order again.

This cigar is is a great smoke, creamy smooth with a sweet finish. It has become one of my all time favorites in Churchill size. This is a first cigar of the day that will not disappoint.