Much, Much different than the traditional Montecristo, the Platinum La Habana got my attention with an advertised "medium-bodied" cigar.
I'm all for rich flavor but also appreciate the immaculate construction, smoothness and near perfect burn of other Montecristo's.

This very "Habano" looking stick has some veins, toothy feel and darker Mexican Cubano leaf. The filler, a blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Peruvian long-leaf fillers produce a full-bodied enjoyment that some (like me) prefer.

Of course it has a new silver band that looks good on the medium dark wrapper. It toasted well and lit evenly. It was easy to settle into the nearly perfect draw. About half-way it did burn a little uneven but not uncontrollably. Overall I thought the flavors were about average for a Habano. Well balanced, a little peppery, mild sweet aftertaste, pretty much in line with a $6.50 cigar. I will have to try a few more before I buy a box.

On a scale of 1-10 I rate this cigar 8.3.