Delightful Belicoso
The baseline La Aroma de Cuba Robusto has been a favorite of mine for quite a while. I recently discovered another delicious LAdC blend/vitola, the Mi Amor Belicoso, a 5.5 x 54 beauty. Not only was it beautiful to look at, but its complex flavors’ interesting transition was beautiful to my taste buds.
The dark San Andres wrapper’s pre-light aroma was pure chocolate. Upon lighting, pepper abounded, making me wonder if it was going to be a real pepper bomb. But, toward the second third, the pepper stepped back significantly. Notes of sweetness, fruit/floral, chocolate, nuttiness, mild pepper, and woodiness intertwined to make its complexity very appealing. The burn and draw were almost perfect (a couple of times the burn line got a little wavy, but it self-corrected quickly). I judged it to be medium-full in strength, leaning more toward full. Body was full, as was smoke production, which was thick and creamy, almost "chewy."
I’m glad I bought 3 of ‘em; I’m looking forward to savoring another one soon.
Comments
100 shortstackz
(15 months ago)That’s a complete smoke, flavors and transitions, something for every puffer!
100 chipc73
(15 months ago)Exactly!
29 Ieppert
(15 months ago)Very nice indeed. Have yet to try any LADC smokes.
100 chipc73
(15 months ago)You'll have to give them a try, leppert. I don't think you will be disappointed. I'd like to get your take on them. :)
100 TommyH2sT
(15 months ago)The Reserva blend of Ladc is much more on the spicy side. And the Pasion, being a Nicaraguan puro is elegant and incredibly smooth. I hope you get to try all the blends soon. As you know LADC is one of my favorite brands
100 chipc73
(15 months ago)Excellent. A while back, I picked up 3 La Aroma/San Cristobal '92-95' Rated Assortment samplers. Why 3, you may ask? I've learned, especially with LAdC sticks, that inconsistencies are not all that uncommon. So, I figured that I'd get a better idea of the cigars if I tried more than just one. In each sampler:
1 - La Aroma de Cuba Robusto (5.25 x 54) (I can never have too many of those!) :)
1 - La Aroma de Cuba Reserva Maximo (5.5 x 54)
1 - La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor Belicoso (5.5 x 54)
1 - San Cristobal Revelation Legend (6.25 x 52)
1 - San Cristobal Monumento (7.25 x 49)
I've been wanting to try the LAdC Reserva for some time. I've also been interested in San Cristobal (another beautiful band, IMO) sticks, and am looking forward to giving them a try. Fun stuff!
100 TommyH2sT
(15 months ago)Such a good cigar with one of the most beautiful bands in the industry
100 chipc73
(15 months ago)Oh yes! Have a great weekend, Brother. Cheers!
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