Review of Juan López Ideales Edición Regional Austria

• Brand: Juan López Ideales Edición Regional Austria
• Length: 102mm (4″)
• Ring: 50
• Score: 3/5

General Information

Juan López is an old Cuban cigar brand dating back to around 1870. The Juan López Ideales Edición Regional Austria was released in 2011. It's a Petit Robusto, handmade, with a price of about 9 EUR each.

Appearance

The cigar has a squat look. The wrapper leaf is a warm medium brown, with a bumpy texture, an oily sheen, and few veins. Appearance rating: 4/5.

Construction

The draw is open but not too loose. The burn line needs occasional corrections but generally stays straight. Construction rating: 4/5.

Flavor

• One third: Woody profile with a hint of cocoa and a floral note.
• Two thirds: Flavors remain largely the same.
• Three thirds: An earthy note increases.

The flavors change little over the cigar. The strength is between medium and low. Flavor rating: 2.5/5.

Overall, the construction is good, but the lack of flavor evolution and relatively high price for a petit robusto prevent a higher rating. However, if you like these flavors and a quick smoke, it's worth a try.