Somewhere along the way last week I saw a Casa Cuevas post about something, and Dustin Prudhomme of 
Discount Cigar Warehouse (not a sponsor) mentioned having a sampler, so I ordered one, along with some other goodies. I’ve found that this is a great place to get cigars quick and at a good value. The sampler had one each of the core line, and a La Mandarria in toro size. I, sadly, don’t find the Casa Cuevas line locally, so I have limited experience, although I have smoked many cigars made by them over the years. As per my preference, I started with the Casa Cuevas Maduro. This 6″ x 50 toro has a San Andrés wrapper, with a Nicaraguan Binder and Colombian, Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. Should hit me just right, right? It started with some sharp, acidic flavors, and had a drying effect on my mouth. This is a woody, leathery maduro, not a sweet one. Odd that the Maduro would be my least favorite of the three, but it was. I have a Reserva Maduro in the humidor that I may smoke in the near future to see how they compare.
I soldiered on, I could have been discouraged, but I know Luis and Alex Cuevas, and the are probably the nicest people in the cigar industry. Whenever I see them they treat me like a long lost friend, even the first time I met them. So I was certain that these nice people wouldn’t let me down. I really liked the Habano. This toro has an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Nicaraguan Binder, and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. This was very well balanced and tasty. Still on the leathery side, but with some nice, subtle spices. This is a cigar that I could see having a box of in the humidor. Very nice.
Finally, the Connecticut. I’d wager this is their most popular, but Connecticuts are always my last choice, with a few exceptions. Oddly, Dominican cigars are not at the top of my list either, so there are only a few Dominican shade wrapped cigars that I like. This is now one of them. It’s not a mild cigar, it has plenty of flavor. I suspect it’s very close to the same blend as the Habano, with the wrappers being the difference, it’s an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers. It tasted a little “softer” than the Habano, but still has some spice and that leathery note, but a little sweetness and nutiness from the wrapper. It was fun smoking the three cigar in the Cuevas core line in rapid succession (over three days), It’s very interesting to compare. I’ll save the La Manderria for another time, I’ve enjoyed that cigar before. I wish someone nearby had these in stock. If you haven’t smoked Cuavas cigars (and you may have and don’t realize it), give them a show, especially the Sangre Nueva, that’s an amazing cigar.
That’s all for today. It’s Easter Sunday, so enjoy the day for those who celebrate, and happy Passover as well. I’ve got a busy day planned, it may be the evening before I get a cigar in. Until the next time,
CigarCraig
