Quick Smoke: Cuba Caiman Habano Doble Corona

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.”

To be honest, I knew nothing about Cuba Caiman before smoking this Doble Corona (7.5 x 49). According to their website, the cigar features an Ecuadorian habano wrapper, a Honduran binder, and filler from Mexico, Nicaragua, and Honduras. It includes an interesting combination of toasty notes and a marshmallow sweetness, but also suffers from some less enjoyable sawdust flavors. The medium-bodied smoke is well-constructed with an easy draw, even burn, and sturdy ash.

Verdict = Hold.

–Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys