Quick Smoke: La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial No. 2

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

This robusto-sized cigar is worth a full review but, to do that, I need to smoke a few more. Since I think it’s worth your attention sooner rather than later, I thought I’d do a Quick Smoke after smoking just one. The Edicion Especial No. 2 (4.9 x 48) begins as do many of Don Peipin’s creations: a blast of pepper spice. I’m guessing, though, it’s the influence of his son Jaime that makes the overall smoking sensation different. In the final two-thirds, the stick mellows out and generates flavors ranging from leather and wood to some bittersweet notes. I was reminded at times of some of the more flavorful Cubans I’ve had.

Verdict = Buy.

–George E