The Stogie Guys

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

El Museo is likely Litto Gomez’s most exclusive smoke, released to benefit El Museo del Barrio, New York City’s only Latin American museum. Wrapped in a lush, oily habano sun-grown leaf, the Dominican puro (6.75 x 52) features remarkable pre-light chocolate flavors. El Museo starts out with a burst of peppery spice followed closely by a full-bodied combination of cocoa, clove, and leather. It’s a powerful smoke, but balanced enough to not be overwhelming. Construction is flawless with a notably stable, dense, dark gray ash. Sure, it retails for around $30, but I’d be surprised if you didn’t find it to be one of the finest cigars you’ve ever smoked.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

Available in a ten-pack exclusive to Cigar Rights of America (CRA) members, this limited edition cigar features the same components as the normal Reserva Figurados portfolio: a sun-grown Ecuadoran Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder, and a filler blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos. But this is a new size. Called “Regalias Perfectos” (6.25 x 57), it sports a slightly tapered foot, a belicoso-shaped head, and a wide body. The result is a smoke with lots of honey, graham, and cedar spice coupled with outstanding construction. Very similar to every other natural Reserva Figurados—and that’s OK in my book.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick A

photo credit: Stogie Guys