I am always on the look out for a great deal...on a great cigar. Unfortunately, most cigar producers are all too willing to look for the full market value of their tasty little products. Thankfully there are still a few to be found.I am a huge admirer of the Habana Trinidad which was introduced into the U.S. out of the Dominican Republic in 1997 and purchased by Altadis in 2002. The Habana Reserve is currently produced in Honduras and is bolder than its Dominican counterpart.
I picked up the Sligo VI in a smoke shop simply because I couldn't believe a Trinidad (technically a TTT Trinidad) was selling for just over $6! The wrapper is a brownish gold without major veins or defects. I particularly like the rat tail which is a nice throw back to its Cuban roots. It is well constructed with a pre-light draw in the medium tight range and the foot was rich with hay and woods.
Once lit there is copious amounts of smoke which really fill your mouth with rich cedars and mildly sweet fruit and berries. It starts off medium bodied and slowly builds into a full bodied crescendo of cedar and peppery spice. The burn was even throughout and it never got harsh...even down to the nub. I would highly recommend this to any experienced smoker who likes rich Cuban flavor in an averaged priced cigar.
Wrapper: Ecuador
Filler: Hon/Nic
Binder: Nic
Rating: 92
