428cj - here's the review:
Sauza Churchill (RTDA sample - not tubed)
I’ve had this in my humidor since the show…and was always hesitant about smoking it. But, I gotta make some room, so here goes. It has a nice glossy wrapper that gives off a little spice…tastes Ecuadorian. The aroma is sweet and reminds me of pipe tobacco, but has a subtle hint of tequila. By looking at the foot, there doesn’t appear to be any ligero in the blend.
From the first few puffs I notice how creamy of a smoke this will be. You can tell it’s a Nicaraguan blend because it’s quite rich, and well, it’s made in a Nicaraguan factory. What little spice I noticed prior to lighting is non-existent, and I have yet to receive any flavor from the tequila. I do, however, smell it. It’s very subtle, and somewhat sweet. It stays this way for about an inch to an inch and a half before I start to pick up some of the tequila. It’s nice, but I expected a little more based on the aroma, and I automatically classified this along the same
lines as Kahlua cigars. This isn’t a bad thing, because just the thought of Tequila can make my head spin. (Cancun ‘01 was crazy) Plus I am not a fan of really sweet, or flavored cigars.
About 3 inches in, the tequila starts to intensify, and lingers a few seconds after each puff. Ironically enough, I noticed this more after I took a sip of coffee. This sweet flavor continues to slowly build as the cigar burns, but never really dominates the blend. It stays creamy throughout, and very smooth. I ended up putting it out with about 2 and half inches left. Although it burns pretty darn fast, it stayed even and cool. As I sit here now, I notice the flavor a lot more than when I was smoking it. The smoke seemed to coat my mouth. To me, the best thing about this cigar was the creaminess…that’s why I love Avo XO (Brando!) I wouldn’t call it a bad cigar by any means…it’s just not my cup of tea. I think those looking for a smooth, milder cigar will enjoy it. Me, let’s just say I like my Nicaraguans large and in charge. I have one left, and I’ll give it another go, another time. In the meantime, I will be trying some Sauza tequila next time I visit my future brother-in-law’s house.
