Cigar Review - Don Bienve Limited Reserve Maduro

Cigar - Limited Reserve Maduro

Manufacture - Don Bienve
Wrapper - Cameroon
Binder Puerto Rico
Filler - Puerto Rico
Where Acquired - Old San Juan
Drink of the night - Crown and Coke

Initial Observation -
When I picked up the Don Bienve I had not heard anything about it, asking about options for good Puerto Rican cigars in Old San Juan this was one that they recommended. The initial aroma from the cigar was of leather and pepper.

First Smoke -
Holy Pepper Batman!! This thing has a bite of pure spice through out the cigar, it seemed to mellow near the end but with every draw there was a tasty peppery bite. This cigar just kept impressing me, it was able to maintain a nice Ash until some drunk in the bar "accidently" bumped me. I think he was suffering from ash envy.

The Second Half -
The pepper bite was still very pronounced through the rest of the cigar, not as potent as the first half. It seemed to mellow and blend with aromas of coco and leather. There was some very minor touch up but not enough to really be distracted about.

Near the final third of the cigar the draw started to get a little tough, but nothing a quick pin prick didn't solve.

Conclusion -
I regret not picking up more of these sticks, I can't wait to visit San Juan again and pick up a box.

Construction 9/10
Solid built, mostly a good draw.

Ash 8/10
Best ash I have gotten so far,