Quick Smoke: Gran Habano Tres Siglos Robusto

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.

This line landed a spot on Cigar Aficionado’s top 25 and has gotten lots of good reviews online. I paid $6.75 for this five inch stick, which features a shade-grown Nicaraguan corojo wrapper. Combined with a mix of filler from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia, the “Three Centuries” generates a distinctive taste. I found it to be a medium smoke with a great, slow burn, excellent draw, and huge smoke production. I got a core of leather with some spice and a touch of sweetness in the last third or so. If you’re looking for something a little different, give one of these a try.

Verdict = Buy.

–George E

photo credit: Grand Habano Cigars