Quick Smoke: Warped La Hacienda Gran Robusto

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.”

This Nicaraguan puro opened with a knife-like spice that gradually dialed back as the cigar’s strength increased. It was a smooth, pleasing smoke priced at about $8. Draw was near perfect, the ash tight, and smoke production thick and full. Burn was OK, though a bit wavy at times. La Hacienda, rolled for Warped by Casa Fernandez using its hallmark Aganorsa leaf, comes in two vitolas: Gran Robusto (5.5 x 52) and Superiores (5.6 x 46).

Verdict = Buy.

–George E

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