Quick Smoke: La Riqueza No. 4
9 Feb 2013
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.â€
Billed as an “old-world, medium-bodied, Cuban-style†cigar by Tatuaje’s Pete Johnson, La Riqueza (Spanish for “richesâ€) is a unique and wonderful smoke. The No. 4 (5 x 48) delivers a sweet aroma with a balanced, powdery flavor of dry wood, cocoa, and leather. The finish is spicy. The robusto-sized smoke also boasts a dark Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, a slight box press, and excellent construction. Pick one up for about $8 and I doubt you’ll be disappointed.
Verdict = Buy.
photo credit: Stogie Guys
The La Riqueza has an brilliant draw and it produces a very thick and aromatic smoke. The aroma is sweet and creamy with a hint of Nicaraguan spice.