Quick Smoke: Felix Assouline L.R. Something Special Elegant

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.”

Felix Assouline’s Limited Reserve Something Special comes with a price tag of $4.50 that ensures it isn’t limited to special occasions. The box-pressed line features an oily, reddish-brown Habano Criollo wrapper, Indonesian binder, and a combination of Nicaraguan and Honduran filler tobacco. It’s a medium-bodied smoke with powdered cocoa, earth, and slight tea flavors. For the price, the flavors are enjoyable and balanced, although the sample I smoked had an unfortunately tight draw.

Verdict = Hold.

–Patrick S

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