From the vintage Cuban-esque bands to the cabinet style box, Herrera Esteli screams Cuba. And the glue sealing the whole thing together is the blend. Oh-so-creamy, yet highly representative of Cuban cigars of old. It's got some oomph, but the flavors are delivered in such a velvety fashion the power is beautifully masked. Crisp, clean notes of spices, cedar, cream, and roasted nuts are the backbone, as occasional hints of white pepper and semi-sweet vanilla weave masterfully throughout. Initial puffs foreshadow a medium-bodied profile, but the slow burn begins to unveil a different story, as it inches toward a medium to full-bodied crescendo. If the Liga series is a cup of black coffee, Herrera Esteli is without a doubt the with cream option. A handmade of the highest caliber, Herrera Esteli is going to turn some heads.
Herrera Esteli received a well-deserved, 93-point rating, noting: "This beautifully made belicoso layers the palate with rich toast and coffee flavors that lead to spicy notes. Touches of cinnamon and spice linger on the finish."
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I like 'em. I can't pinpoint flavors like some can, but I'll be getting some more of these.
It meets the bs criteria.... ok, everybody now... easy draw, lot of smoke, good flavor. 😁
