La Princesa de Cuba Toro

I got this cigar in some new years eve sampler pack. The sampler pack was a great deal and had a few cigars I have never tried before, this being one of them.

I smoked this cigar a few weeks ago and at first I was not going to review it because... well, it was lackluster. Then I decided to review it anyway because all reviews shouldn't be great. (Editor: Well, you're off to a fine start, then.)

The cigars looked and smelled nice. I had no problems lighting it up and it burned pretty even.

The taste at first was pretty harsh. Not a good harsh just kinda strong with no redeeming qualities. The second third of the cigar was actually not terrible. It had a very earthy flavor but maybe too earthy like dirt. The last third of the cigar returned to the harsh, bad tasting cigar it started out as. (Editor: I had a girlfriend like that. Started off ok, then turned dirty, and then tasted terrible. Oh, wait - it was YOUR MOM. Burn. )

There was lots of smoke with the cigar but unfortunately that pretty much the extent of the flavor... smoke.

The draw was medium... just about perfect. For me I like I medium draw. I don't want to have suck so hard my mouth hurts (like I do with Lawson's toes). Just kidding, Lawson likes it more sensual. I also do not prefer a cigar that feels like I'm sucking through an empty straw. I would prefer some resistance so I know I'm smoking. (Editor: We all know what you're smoking...)

Do you think anyone is actually lured into believing a cigar with Cuba in the name is actually from Cuba? Like when I saw this cigar I thought it was made either by or from a Cuban princess. After I tried it, probably a drag Cuban princess is a better guess. (Editor: Well, you would know.)

Overall, the cigar was mediocre at best. No real complexity. Nothing to write home about. Probably will never buy it again. (Editor: Wow, that was my same thought about YOUR MOM. Burn.)

La Princessa de Cuba
Size: Toro (6" x 50 ring)
Taste: Medium
Draw: Smooth Easy Draw
Burn: Pretty Even, Burned very slightly faster on one side but not a problem at all
Flavors: Earthy and wood flavor but mostly just smoky and unexciting
Overall Rating:
Dynamite Lips = not so great cigar