La Tradicion Cubana Figurado Series.

LA TRADICION CUBANA FIGURADO SERIES

Brand: La Tradicion Cubana By Jesse | January 17, 2008

Line: Figurado Series Vitola: Reed 6.25 x 54 Chulos 5 x 54 Origin: Dominican Republic by LTC, S.A. Wrapper: Brazilian Maduro or Ecuadorian Shade Binder: Honduran Filler: Dominican and Nicaraguan Body: Medium Strength: Medium Description: Joe from Fullers Pullers asked me if I was interested in trying a new line of cigars from La Tradicion Cubana. The new line is a series of figurados the first two releases are the Reeds and Chulos. The Reed is a chisel tip cigar named for the resemblance to the wind wood instrument. The Chulos, translated as “cool” here as in some cool looking perfectos with either a maduro wrapper or natural tips or a natural wrapper with maduro tips. The Figurado Series differs from the normal La Tradicion Cubana cigars only in shape and the wrapper on the maduros, other wise this is the same blend. The Maduros:I had the chance to try both the Reed and Chulo Maduro and was excited to see how a Brazilian wrapper would change one of my favorite cigars. The Brazilian wrapper is a bit rougher looking than the Ecuadorian, but that is no surprise. Construction is great, a nice firm heavy feel with a good draw. The flavor starts out with coffee and nutty flavor profile, but once it warms it really moves from coffee to a sweet chocolate with a consistency. As far as burn goes I’ve got no complaints, the cigar burned well and gave off a nice amount of smoke. The Naturals: I only had a chance to smoke the Chulos in the Ecuadorian Shade Wrapper, but it has a very similar profile to the traditional La Tradicion Cubana. Even though I love a good full bodied smoke, I really enjoy a milder cigar with a good amount of flavor. I smoked the first one on a Saturday morning with a fresh cup of coffee and I was in bliss. The cigar starts out very nutty and sweeter than the maduro. The coffee and chocolate are still there, but a pronounced sweet spice that lingers in the mouth comes out more in these I can’t quite put my finger on. Same great burn as the maduros on these. Verdict: A fair warning, once you try these you’ll be hooked. I’m a huge fan of the La Tradicion Cubana and these cigars just reinforce why I am.