Thursday, October 23, 2008

Don Kiki Brown Label Review


A Cuban cigar produced by Cuban Crafters, Don Kiki Brown Label are "made in small batches with attention to each and every detail".
I recently purchased a box of these bad boys on a recommendation from an old friend. Having smoked a few, I can understand the recommendation.
Initial inspection of the Cuban cigars showed an attractive stick, with a light brown, grainy cover and a metallic brown and gold band.
Cold drawing revealed a pleasant earthy taste and the Cuban cigars exhibited a pleasant smell.
Upon lighting, the senses are hit with taste that is both complex and exquisite.
Clove and graham are prominent with flavors of leather and earth keen to join in shortly after.
About an inch down, flavors of chocolate and licorice emerge complementing the other flavors excellently.
The stick has an even burn, but about half of them were underfilled, providing too easy a draw, which was quite unfortunate. Using a cigar punch on these bad eggs instead of cutting them helped to control the draw.
For only $2 a pop, you can't pass on these. I think Don Kiki Brown Label will become one of my favorite Cuban cigars for cold Winter days.

Pluses:
complex and delicious taste
pleasant aroma
only $2/stick

Minuses:
can be underfilled

Rating:
3.5/5 An enjoyable Cuban cigar good for the budget.

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