Juan Lopez Seleccion No 2
Wrapper: Cuba
Binder: Cuba
Filler: Cuba
Size: Robusto (5 x 50)
Strength: Medium
Pre Light
Today’s cigar was gifted to me from a buddy of mine on twitter ( @NoRetreatNoSurr ) It comes from the magic island we all speak of. It is a medium brown with no major veins. The cigar is spongy to the touch and is evenly filled throughout. It has a well applied triple cap and a nice sweet earthy smell of the cold aroma. The cap is easily removed and the draw is free with a sweet cold draw.
1st Third
This cigar starts out with creamy coffee with notes of wood. The burn is wavy but stays even. The ash seems to hold on for a good period of time with lots of thick smoke. They flavors are really good with just a hint of spice.
2nd Third
As the second third go by with are met with the same coffee and wood notes but are greeted by notes of chocolate and nuts which all blend very well together. The cigar is burning nice and cool and still putting of a good amount of smoke.
Final Third
As I put this cigar down I don’t want it to end. The flavors stayed the same throughout but was still somehow complex with the way they hit your palette.
Overall
This was a great cigar in my opinion. It was a nice surprise coming from a cigar that doesn’t get much recognition in the Cuban cigar market. The flavors were delicious and very prominent. If you have your chance to get your hands on these I wouldn’t hesitate. Grab ‘em! Thank you again to Ulysses for getting these to me.
Keep em Burnin’
Griff
May 30, 2011 at 3:58 PM
Rob man all these Non Cuban reviews are great lol. I havent had to many but there is a demand and hopefully someday we all can try. Great job.
May 31, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Great review Rob, good job on the pics as well. Sounds like I might have to track some of these down and give them a go.
June 1, 2011 at 9:08 PM
you definitely need to gives these a try if you can get them
May 31, 2011 at 6:47 AM
very nice review, very nice smoke.
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June 1, 2011 at 9:08 PM
thank you very much sir i appreciate it
May 31, 2011 at 11:58 AM
This is one of my favorite smokes from the Forbidden Island. The flavor profile is great with a good cup of coffee. I have smoked quite a few of these.
June 1, 2011 at 9:06 PM
thanks for giving me the chance to try these
June 1, 2011 at 8:49 PM
I love you.
June 1, 2011 at 9:06 PM
i love you too
June 2, 2011 at 3:35 PM
You nailed it again bro, well done. I love these smokes as well
June 3, 2011 at 7:03 AM
Good information on the Juan Lopez Seleccion No 2 and the H Upmann Magnum 46. Things to keep in mind if I ever have the opportunity to decide amongst Cuban cigars to purchase. Would not know where to start. Thanks.