Wrapper: Mexican San Andres Maduro
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican, Aged Dominican Habano-Seed
Size: 4.5 x 60 “Robolo”
Body: Medium
Price: $2.50

I know, you took one look at the price and hung up the phone. But my buddy Jason Harding at BestCigarPrices.com knows me like a book now. He knows exactly the type of cigar I like and he sends them to me; guaranteeing a good review.

Plus, BCP must be the only online store whose house brands are unequivocally good cigars and made by the big cats. I must have reviewed half a dozen of their house brands and was impressed by all.

Rafael Nodal is the blender on this stick which, in my mind, makes for a successful outcome. I have fawned over every Aging Room cigar in production. And I have praised the Swag line as well. So I am truly digging it that I get to introduce a new cigar to you that has a monster pedigree and a ridiculously low price.

The description of Six Zero is best described from the BestCigarPrices.com web site:
“From Boutique Blends, makers of Aging Room and Swag cigars, our exclusive Six Zero cigar was blended for optimum flavor and a cool draw for those that like em’ big.

“Boutique Blends Cigars have consistently received 92, 93, 94 and 95 ratings from Cigar Aficionado, Cigar Snob and European Cigar Journal and have been named in Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 cigars for the last 2 years. Six Zero joins this winning streak as a smooth and flavorful smoke with a hefty 60 ring size. The Six Zero delivers flavor, aroma and excellent balance thanks to its extra-aged Dominican grown Havano filler tobaccos and the 4 year old San Andres Maduro wrapper.

“This hand-crafted cigar offers a medium body with notes of leather and very subtle hints of light white pepper. Depending on the length you pick, you may find the finish with coffee notes, woody undertones or a sweet and toasty flavor. Regardless of the size you choose you can expect an effortless draw, long ashes, and a silky and rich taste.
“Available in three unique big-ring vitolas, Six Zero is sure to add a new dimension of large-and-in-charge flavor to your stogie line-up.”

I think this is quite the feather in BCP’s cap.

Onward…the cold is killing all of my cigars. It is currently -30°, with 40mph winds, at 8:30am. It is impossible to keep a two story house, plus a basement, warm. Especially, an old one like ours, with all its cracks and spaces.

I’ve smoked three of the sticks and the construction was fine. I have two left and one has wrapper problems from the frigid air. The one I’ve chosen to review looks fine but feels dry. I’ve got twice the Boveda packets in my humidors than necessary to keep the humidity at around 71%-72%.

A very rustic looking cigar. But seams are good. Lots of veins. A tad bit lumpy. A nicely done cap. The wrapper is a medium brown with lots of oily sheen; and feels a little toothy.

I V cut the cap I find that a small cut on a big ring gauge cigar keeps the cap from becoming a mess later on.), and find aromas of spice (it makes me sneeze), cinnamon, wood, and dried fruit.
Time to light up.

Took a couple minutes to toast the foot but I’m ready, Freddy. The first puffs are full of red pepper. The draw is excellent and the char line is spot on. There is a meaty flavor and the tobacco is tasty.

A creamy element shows up next. Sweetness hits the palate. I am telling you that if I took a blind taste test on this cigar, not in a million years would I think it cost anything below $7-$8. I’m saying this early because I had successful outings with the previous three sticks.

The spiciness is at a perfect level for me. Not overpowering but very omnipresent. It is the ruling flavor at the 1” mark.
The creaminess then makes a big surge and overtakes the spiciness. A pleasant nuttiness occurs. And the beginning of dried fruit as the sweetness moves a little to the background.

I asked Jason to send me the Robolo size because I knew it would be the quickest to become a flavor bomb over the longer sticks which are: 6 x 60 and 7 x 60. I assume they will take some time in your humidor but Rafael Nodal sticks are known for not requiring a lot of humidor time. On average, I’ve found that 3-4 weeks, or so, and they are ready to go. Very New Breed blending style.

I hit the second third and this flavor profile is singing from the roof tops.

I realize that many of you reading this, or reading any review where someone supplies the subject for scrutiny, might have a conflict of interest.

I don’t play that game and I tell it like it is. I’ve burned a considerable amount of bridges. And I am telling you that if you don’t pop $50 for 20 of these, you’re friggin nuts. I have already bought myself a bundle. And if the cold and snow doesn’t impede its travel progress, I shall have them shortly.

I get a big dollop of leather and cedar. And then a nice dark chocolate shows up. I do believe we’ve hit flavor bomb status.
The giant cigar band comes off like a dream with no wrapper being destroyed in the process.

Here are the flavors in descending order: Creaminess, spice, leather, cedar, cocoa, dried fruit, sweetness, nuts, and the rich tobacco flavor.

Man, this cigar just keeps getting better with each puff. I’m screaming laughter.

I near the halfway mark and the cigar is doing just fine. And once more, this goes to prove my point that fancy schmancy leaf stats and expensive price points don’t necessarily make for a good cigar. A great cigar can be had with the knowledge and skills of the blender behind it. I mean, c’mon, $2.50 a stick. LOL!

I’ve put in almost 45 minutes by the halfway point.

It is here that the cigar becomes complex. The balance of flavors is on the money. It has a long chewy finish. There is a real richness and character in the blend.

I am very happy to say I’ve not had to touch up the char line even once. It is very close to razor sharp.

The last third is upon me and the flavor profile is intense. Cedar has become a strong flavor point. But driving the bus is the creaminess, spice, and cocoa. The other flavors take turns darting in and out.

I finish out the cigar totally sated. I am at peace with the world. And to you, Rafael Nodal & BCP, Kudos!

The strength has stayed medium throughout the experience and barely a hint of nicotine. It is smooth and refined. Big smile.

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