Quick Smoke: Flores y Rodriguez Habano Magicos

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.”

Produced at the Pinar del Rio factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic, the Flores y Rodriguez line is the first PDR to bear a different name (it’s instead named for partners Abe Flores and Juan Rodriguez). The Habano Magicos (5 x 52), which also comes in a Maduro variety, starts with a blast of dry spice and pepper along with some sour notes. Meatiness, leather, and a bit of sweetness characterize the profile. Construction is outstanding. This may not be my favorite Pinar del Rio creation, but you can’t argue with the price: about $5 as a single, or as little as $4 when bought by the box of 24.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick A

photo credit: Stogie Guys