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Cigar Review: La Caya Brazil
By Jesse | August 15, 2008 |
Company: La Caya Cigars
Line: Brazil
Vitola: Robusto 5 X 54
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca
Binder: Criollo 98
Filler: Piloto Cubano, Nicaraguan, Dominican
Flavor: Medium
Strength: Medium
Price: Around $5.00 Each
I hadn’t heard of La Caya cigars prior to the Trade Show in Vegas. They’ve been around since 1997, but are now doing a big push to expand. You’ll probably see their ads start popping up in your favorite cigar magazine in the next few months. I spoke with Jose from La Caya, and after telling him the type of cigar I enjoyed he immediately asked me to try the Brazil.
Construction: The La Caya Brazil’s wrapper is a bit rougher looking than many, but still attractive. But this isn’t out of the ordinary as most cigars with a Brazilian wrapper have a bit more tooth and larger veins. The cigar was firm, but still had an easy draw to it.
Burn: The burn was even, I don’t think I ever had to really touch this cigar up. My only concern is the ash tends to be a bit loose, more than once I ended up with ash some place besides the ashtray.
Flavor: Smooth and creamy bittersweet chocolate was the predominate base in the La Brazil. A little spice picked up as the cigar heated up but always just a compliment to the heavy cocoa flavor.
Verdict: While still a bit hard to find, the price is right and a fantastic smoke for the money. Very smooth smoke that I think almost anyone could pick up and enjoy.
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Tags: Brazil, Dominican Republic, La Caya, maduro
Topics: Cigar Reviews |
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Love LA CAYA. Also met Mr. Jose A Minino in the 2007 and 2008 RTDA, very nice and knowledgeable gentleman, he spent time to smoke some cigars with me and also gave me their NEW FUERTE!!!! AWESOME CIGAR, Rich in taste, full flavor, MED TO FULL body cigar! Best they have…
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