Quick Smoke: Aging Room Small Batch Pura Cepa Mezzo

A couple times each week we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

Regular StogieGuys.com readers know I’m a long-time fan of Aging Room cigars. As such, I approach any new release from Rafael Nodal and company with high expectations. Pura Cepa, released this year, is a Nicaraguan puro that begins with sweetness rather than the more-common pepper, which is present in the background. As the toro-sized Mezzo (6 x 54) progresses, the pepper moves forward at some points, and I also get spice and notes of coffee and wood, all smoothly blended for a satisfying smoke. Burn, draw, and smoke production are excellent. All in all, Pura Cepa is another winner from Aging Room.

Verdict = Buy.

–George E

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