Quick Smoke: Aquitaine Cranium

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.”

It says something about my high regard for RoMa Craft Tobac that I chose the Aquitaine Cranium as my after-steak smoke last night. I was fortunate to have many cigars to select from for my birthday, yet I kept gravitating towards this one as I perused my stash. I’m glad I did. The Cranium (6 x 54) has the bold flavors I seek on a full stomach—including black pepper, subtle syrupy sweetness, cedar, espresso, and a tangy barbeque zing. Construction is superb. Plus, with an MSRP of $8.25, you don’t have to save this Ligero-wrapped smoke for special occasions.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick A

photo credit: Stogie Guys