Brick House Churchill - LM Cigars Review

Brand: Brick House Churchill - LM Cigars
Length: 7.25"
Ring Size: 50
Score: 4/5 (Overall)

Origin and Release

Brickhouse cigars were released at the 2009 IPCPR show in New Orleans. Originally introduced by the J.C. Newman Company in 1937, it's a Nicaraguan puro with a Havana Subido wrapper from Esteli. It comes in four vitolas, and the Churchill is featured here.

Appearance

The Havana Subido wrapper has a mahogany - red color with visible veins. It has oil on it, making it silky and smooth. There is only one cap.

Construction

Well - constructed, no soft spots and very firm. The only issue was a tight pre - light draw. The band can be easily removed.

Flavor

Wrapper smell: Floral with hints of hay
Foot smell: Sweet, like molasses or honey
Pre - light draw: Spicy with a note of nutmeg
First half: Nutty and cedar taste with a slightly peppery retrohale
Second half: Nuttier and sweet
End: Sweet notes disappear, nutty notes are dominant

Value

At less than $5.00 per cigar, it offers good construction and a decent flavor profile.

Additional Information

Box contains 25 cigars. Wrapper is Habano, not flavored. Price is ~$115 for a box of 25. It recently received a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. The flavors were steady during the smoke, not very complex, but it has a beautiful sheen.