Quick Smoke: Pura Soul Barber Pole Robusto

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief take on a single cigar.

This “limited production” offering from Robert Wright’s Pura Soul Cigars is made by CLE in Honduras. Barber Pole features Corojo and Maduro wrappers around Honduran binder and filler tobaccos. The medium- to full-bodied smoke has plenty of cedary spice along with notes of roasted cashew, unsweetened chocolate, and hay. The box-pressed Robusto burns well and has excellent combustion qualities. Although the $11 price tag isn’t the best value, this is still a well-made, pleasant cigar.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys