Quick Smoke: Te-Amo Cabinet Selection Belicoso
Sunday, June 3rd, 2007Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.
This 6.1 inch by 52 ring gauge pyramid cigar has a taste as rugged as its dark maduro wrapper. Earthy, leather notes dominate the flavor profile, and a unique, rustic aftertaste is the result of the Dominican, Mexican, and Brazilian long-filler. The burn requires a few touch-ups, and the ash is anything but stable. Still, for only $4.50, the Te-Amo Cabinet Selection Belicoso isn’t a bad smoking experience; it’s just nothing special.
Verdict = Hold.
Thanks for your opinion on this oft-overlooked stick. In my experience, this is a love it or hate it cigar. I love it, almost all of my friends hate it.
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