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ytford
11-10-2008, 07:29 AM
Decided to pick up a 5er of these from atlanticcigars. Didnt know anything about them except what the site said:

"Pinar Del Río Habano Oscuro; Pinar Del Río Oscuro is rolled for the dark wrapper enthusiast. Utilizing a maduro wrapper leaf, Oscuro is a strong cigar that is supremely clean, a rare feat that is seldom accomplished by cigar factories today. with a silky texture."


I picked up the Oscuro ones. Heres my review:

Appearance: Very well rolled dark torp with little to no viens
Prelight: subtle smell of leather and spice
Paired with: Kirin stout
Cut: easy cut with a well constructed torp cap
First quarter: Starts well with a good amount of strength at the outset.
Flavors: Leather, woody and spicy with a very clean finish
Burn: pretty much straight with a salt and pepper ash
Second quarter: Strength and body increase
Flavors: still has the leather but the spice increases
Burn: still an even burn with a great draw and long hanging non-flakey ash
Third quarter: strength increased again but no change to the flavor profile
Burn: still even though a slight hang up on the top 5th of the cigar, easily corrected with a slight touch up and rolling the cigar
Last Quarter: Stength hits hard and the finish is still clean
Burn: still even and no problems after the touch up

Overall: This cigar hit me harder than expected leaving slight light headedness, wish I had a heavier meal before, clean finish didnt cause any carry over to the outstanding stout. Great construction and burn. 9 out if 10

Lighthouse
11-10-2008, 08:58 AM
Very nice review Ian. Looks like one to try as I have never had one either, but have seen them listed as was curious too.

SmoknTaz
11-10-2008, 10:49 AM
Interesting, sounds like a smoke that my BIL would love, thanks Ian.

Vic81
11-10-2008, 11:07 AM
Thanks for the review - I have been wanting to try one out....all the more reason now :)

RGianelli
11-15-2008, 10:48 AM
Nice review..I've been eyeing these recently, after hearing about them over @ Stogie Review..Now My curiosity is truely peaked..Thanks again for the review

cboor001
11-15-2008, 10:51 AM
Both the Oscuro and the Sungrown are great cigars. I agree and thanks for the review!!

Don Francisco
11-15-2008, 12:09 PM
Excellent cigar, thanks to Abe.

ytford
11-17-2008, 07:45 AM
Ive smoked a couple of these now(after a more substantial meal). And I can only reiterate my review. These will become a regular buy for me.

Htown
11-17-2008, 07:51 AM
Nice review!