Wrapper: Ecuadorian Oscuro
Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa
Filler: Nicaraguan Jalapa, Condega, & Ometepe
Size: 5.75 x 30
Strength: Medium/Full
Price: $18.65
My cigars have had 3 months naked humidor time.
THE WHOLE MEGILLAH:
First, never smoke the whole damn thing at once…unless you’re drunk.
I try to light all three.
Deep, dark chocolate aroma from the wrapper.
The draw could be better…but it’s like smoking a pretzel. My PerfecDraw takes one look at this thing and hands in its resignation. I accept it. The PD is last seen with a bandana tied to a stick easing on down the road.
The Jimi Station. All Along the Watchtower starts it off. Good sign.
Light ‘er up. Nice creamy chocolate notes pounce like your ex-wife’s lawyer. A potent medium strength that’s going places.
I smoked one a month in. Not a good move. 3 months is the ticket. Maybe more is better.
Surprisingly, the burn is excellent. You never know with these things.
Construction is respectable.
Not complex. But tasty. Also, the blend displays a nice richness that makes up for a lack of depth.
Every time I’ve ever disrobed a Culebra, I expected the triumvirate to explode. I don’t know why. Does it want to burst free…dunno. I might want to disengage the ferret motor in my head. Will it help. Maybe.
Creamy. Dark chocolate. Espresso. Black pepper. Nutty.
You know how folks always say, “Why would you jump out of a perfectly good plane?” Well, if you’ve ever been in a jump plane and seen how it is falling apart, you know the first thing a jumper wants to do is get out of that contraption. True dat.
Videos of freefallin’ skydivers always make it look like you’re flying. You’re not. You are plummeting like a boulder at 125mph. Rocket J. Squirrel you are not.
The bent stick is so chocolaty. Yet, a restrained sweetness. This is more of a savory concoction. A Swiss version rather than a Hershey variety.
Always wear a jockstrap when you skydive. Going from 125mph to 35mph, when the chute opens, will jet propel your nuts into your throat…with extreme prejudice.
Complexity debuts at 1-1/2” burned.
Apparently, El Viejo Continente is widespread in Europe. But has also sewn its seed in Africa and Asia. Check out the El Viejo Continente website here.
I bought the entire collection from Cigar Page. I reviewed the The Circus Twister Barberpole a month ago. A $7.00 cigar that was pretty good. Read the review here.
I have a basket full of these cigars and now that 3 months seems to be golden, I will review them in alphabetical order or maybe using their numerology constructs. The bumps on their heads might be another choice.
Eagerness. I sense it. Not a linear blend at all. The funny shape makes one think the cigar ain’t serious. Looking like a twig or a Rum Crook doesn’t help its rep.
First time I jumped out of plane, I followed orders and put one foot on the tiny step and then swung one foot over to the Cessna’s tire. The driver kept his foot on the brake, so the tire didn’t move. But I didn’t push hard enough when I let go. I banged my head on the tire and sent myself spinning out of control. Dogs six counties away heard my screams.
Medium/full is reached at 2” burned. 25 minutes. Alrighty then.
There is a nice deliciosity at hand. Balance kicks in. I bet that with some extra humidor time, this cigar will improve exponentially.
Did you see that segment on 60 Minutes about Quantum Computers. 5-7 years from now, the machines will take over and the Fonz will be president. I’ll be dead.
“Hey Joe.” Even now, a great tune that is a crowd pleaser in clubs. I remember guitarists breaking into a heavy sweat knowing everyone will be listening to their version of Hendrix.
My afro was my rock n roll suit and tie.
The flavors don’t change. They seem canonized in time. As the richness grows, it’s OK. A very pleasant cigar experience. You won’t be comparing it to a Padron. But still a unique little cigar. Not like an AJ blend at all. The cigar has its own identity while using a strong base of Nicaraguan leaves.
Slightly broke my foot on one jump. Up rush of wind forced me sideways. I was project engineer on a jobsite in Westwood. Right next to the 15-story headquarters of the general contractor. My boss called me 10 times a day asking me to bring shit over to the main office. I hobbled on crutches. He told me I got hurt in a car accident…plenty of sympathy. I throw myself out of a plane, well, fuck you.
The blend holds its place at medium/full without any hint of nicotine. Nice.
I was in the car with my dad. “Barracuda” came on the radio. He excitedly said that it was me. I said no it wasn’t. He insisted it was.
My last jump in 2001. The really bad one. My boss and the owners of the company emphatically denied permission for me to do so. They never visited me in the hospital. I was pretty fucked up, so I never missed them.
This culebra blend isn’t going to make you a crazy boy, or girl. Basically, it’s a gimmick. All culebras are gimmicks. They’re fun. Especially with friends. Is this a great cigar. No. But the blend ain’t gimmicky. It was blended with forethought. At $18.65, it is a bit over $6.00 per stick. Well worth it. You can’t factor the amusement quality.
The blend is smooth through and through. Never harsh or dyspeptic. A very pleasant cigar experience.
Final smoke time is 75 minutes.
You can purchase this Culebra from sponsor Cigar Page and non-sponsor Neptune Cigar. Plus, you can purchase the entire line of El Viejo Continente cigars from sponsor Cigar Page. I recommend the 16-count sampler for $59.99.
RATING: 89
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