Cigar Review: Cubao by EO Brands

November 17, 2009 By Adam 3 Comments

Cubao by EO Brands/ United Tobacco
Wrapper: Ecudorian Sumatra Oscuro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Made In: Nicaragua
Size: #6 5.5×52 – Robusto Larga
Price: About $8 per single

After I posted last weeks review of the Cubao Maduro, I got a sinking feeling that I never did a review of the regular Cubao with the Sumatra Oscuro wrapper. Sure enough, it was nowhere to be found, until today.

Appearance & Construction: The Cubao is a nice looking cigar. The dark brown wrapper of this cigar has a lumpy appearance but is velvety smooth on the fingers. Construction seems to be great; even seam lines and a great triple cap.

Smoking Characteristics: Great draw on the Cuabo that produces a good amount of smoke. The burn is extremely even considering the larger ring gauge on this cigar. The ash on this cigar is unbelievable and I’m disappointed I didn’t snap a picture of it because it held on for a good 2 inches. The body of this cigar starts out full but backs down into the medium category as I smoked it. The strength of the cigar definably builds in this cigar and by the time I was into the final third I had a good buzz going.

Flavors: The Cubao starts out with some nice sweet creamy, nutty, earthy flavors with a decent amount of pepper on the finish. After about the first inch the pepper backs way down and is barely present even in the background. In the second third the flavors remain generally the same but again with less and less pepper. The final third of the Cubao is very smooth and creamy. The nutty earthy flavors are still there but the pepper has completely dimished.

Final Thoughts: This cigar is a winner no doubt. The cigar has great balance of flavors that is quite nice. One thing I want to talk about with this cigar is the fact that it has almost a year of age on it. When I first got this box of cigars they were strong and ultra full, almost like the Cubao Maduro I reviewed a week ago which had almost no age on it. This cigar is a perfect example of what age will do to a cigar. It mellows it out and balances out the flavors. Not to say I didn’t enjoy the Cubao when I first had them, it’s just a different cigar now.

Worth a Shot: Yes, I would say put some away to for some time in the humidor, you will be pleasantly suprised
Buy Again: Yes
Enjoyablity: Medium to High

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