Saint Luis Rey Marquez Cigar (Ex. Cuba 2016) Review
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- Brand Name: Saint Luis Rey Marquez
- Length: 150mm (5 7/8)
- Ring Gauge: 54
- Overall Score: 3/5
General Information
The Saint Luis Rey Marquez Cigar is a 2016 regional edition for Cuba. It's a Robusto Extra vitola. There are 7500 numbered boxes of 10 cigars. It's hand - made, and costs 15 CUC each in Cuba.
Appearance
The claro wrapper has a rating of 5/5. It has a great texture, is extremely smooth, and is light - colored, which is elegant. It meets the expectations of a Cuban wrapper leaf.
Construction
With a rating of 3/5, this cigar is the tightest among the three smoked. The draw requires effort and is slightly complex. The burn is extremely slow, but it produces a large amount of smoke and stays lit for long.
Flavor
- First Third: The flavor rating is 3/5. It's extremely complex, with strength varying from medium to full. Flavors range from strong bitterness to vegetal notes and a coffee finish.
- Second Third: The acidity level is very high, creating a mouth - watering effect. The finish is long, leaving a vegetal and fresh feeling on the palate.
- Final Third: The draw gets better. The flavors turn to pure dark chocolate. The high acidity combined with the strength makes it a masculine smoke.
Value
It has a value rating of 4/5. It can be found in Cuba and some European shops at a reasonable price. It may become a great smoke in the future.