So, I was reading the latest

[Galvanicfish]

Interesting article, thanks for positng.


I had a Cusano Corojo '97 robusto a couple months ago that was absolutely awful. It tasted of saccharine, and other less identifiable chemical-like flavors. Though after reading that, I may look for something else with a corojo wrapper just to see if that was a one time bad experience.

[DeeDubya]

Now honestly, how would some of us know if corojo wrappers provide for a Cubanesque character since we don't smoke anything from the ISOM?

However, from what I've heard, you don't need corojo or criollo to be Cubanesque. Actually, two of the least expensive cigars with a thick Cuban heritage can provide some authentic Cubanesque character. Both the Gispert and Henry Clays have Connecticut wrappers. If you haven't tried either of these (especially the Gispert Maduro) you should. Warning, the Henry Clays are not for beginners. I have been through at least 20 boxes of their different vitolas.

The Perdomo Cuban Parejo Epicure is another Connecticut wrapped Nicaraguan with some Cuban influence. You will always finds some of these in my humi.

Many, like the Rocky Patel Cuban Blend claim to be Cubanesque but are not for me. Just being a full-bodied cigar does not make it Cubanesque.

Higher up on the shelf, I would have to go with Padron's or Camacho's to emulate the full, thick and creamy clouds of smoke from the island. Just guessing of course.

[sammis]

I do enjoy the Perdomo Habano Corojo, very nice