Cubao Maduro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Broadleaf Maduro
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Made In: Nicaragua
Size: No. 5 – 6 1/8×50 toro
Price: $9 per single from Titletown Tobacco
Appearance & Construction: The Cubao Maduro has a nice dark brown oily wrapper that has primarily small veins to it, however there is one moderately sized vein near the top of the cigar. The construction seems great; it is packed tight with tobacco and the seam lines are cut evenly. The band on the Cubao is very nice. It is brown with white lettering and a white cross emblem. The secondary band states “Maduro” which is what we are about to fire up.
Smoking Characteristics: The cigar has a nice even draw with just a bit of drag to it. The burn is even, and the ash is strong and compact. I also noticed some crystals in the ash almost like glitter. I’m not 100 percent sure what this is, but my best guess is that it is sugar crystals left over from the tobacco. The body was very full on the Cubao Maduro and the strength was also full.
Flavors: The Cubao Maduro starts off with some major heat but it is very clean and crisp, like crushed red peppers. The spice does fades a bit after the first inch or so, but is still very present throughout the entire cigar. Other notes I was getting were rich espresso, dark chocolate, and a cinnamon flavor. There wasn’t much flavor variation but the flavors were great.
Final Thoughts: Overall I really enjoyed the Cubao Maduro. The flavors were nice however I’m not sure I would spring for a box of these just yet. There are a lot of great Maduro cigars coming out right now and I have yet to try a lot of them. There is no doubt I will be buying more, it’ just how many.
Worth a Shot: Yes
Buy Again: Yes, just don’t know if its box worthy just yet
Enjoyablity: Medium to High
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