Cabaiguan Belicoso Fino

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1 review for Cabaiguan Belicoso Fino

  1. The Cigar Spy

    Cabaiguan Belicoso Fino

    Photo credit: Kirkland Cigar Club

    CabaiguanOrigin : Miami, FL
    Format : Belicoso
    Size : 5.25 x 52
    Wrapper : Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
    Filler : Nicaragua
    Binder : Nicaragua
    Hand-Made
    Price : ~$8 each

    The golden wrapper makes me think mild, but the logo of Tatuaje makes me think otherwise. One thing that is certain is that Belicoso’s are my favorite size and this Cabaiguan is one of the best Belicoso’s I’ve seen. The construction is flawless and the quality of the wrapper is great.

    In the flavor department you will get some creamy earthy flavors with a slight and gentle spicy undertone. It’s full in strength, but very easy on the palate. The smoke is heavy, but never leaves any harshness in your mouth. I did notice a change towards the end, with tiny bits of Floral flavors, but the dominant flavors still remain creamy And earthy.

    The way a cigar burns can make an okay cigar good or a good cigar fantastic. The Cabaiguan starts off fantastic and ends fantastic. The burn and draw were perfect through out the whole cigar, which only makes me love this cigar even more.

    Simply put, I cannot wait to get my hands on some more. The flavors are perfectly balanced and, along with that, you don’t have to worry about the draw or fixing the burn. If you’re looking for the perfect smoke for a late afternoon of relaxing, I highly recommend this cigar for you.

    Final Note: As much as I LOVE the Tatuaje Series P, there’s no doubt in my mind that the Cabaiguan is my favorite cigar from Pete Johnson.

    Final Grade: B+

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    • Matt

      My Review of the Cabaiguan Robusto Extra (5.25×50)

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      Yet another cigar from the Maestro Tobaquero Jose “Pepin” Garcia. He rolls this one in his Miami factory for Pete Johnson just as he does the Tatuajes. This cigar more closely resembles a Cuban cigar than just about any other non-Cuban cigar I have ever seen. It is a work of art. The wrapper is a gorgeous. A rich tan color with the look of expensive leather. The are very few veins and the ones you do see are tiny. It even has a little puckered vein running down one side that I’ve seen on almost every Cuban cigar I’ve come across. And of course like all of his cigars this one is sporting a handsome triple cap. The cigar is beautiful. I even love the band. I’m a minimalist when it comes to bands which is why I am such a fan of the Tatuaje bands. As you can see above, this one is beautifully simple as well.

      The cigar is well filled and the cap clipped perfectly with my Palio. The were no signs of rib veins anywhere in the head or foot and the bunch looked perfect. The foot toasted evenly and easily as if it knew that this was it’s purpose in life. The draw was pleasant and it produced a lot of creamy white smoke with a rich aroma. At first it tasted peppery which seems to be a trademark of Pepin’s cigars. The pepper quickly mellowed to just a hint and a woody/cedar flavor took over. The flavors were crisp and light on the palate but assertive and it had a long spicy finish. It started to develop a slight sweetness about half way through that was very pleasant but didn’t last long. The pepper started to pickup again a bit in the last 3rd and as I neared the end of the smoke it mellowed out again. It was an amazingly smooth smoke. The ash was perfect, marbled in white, gray, and black. The burn was a little crooked but by rotating the cigar as I smoked I kept it from becoming a problem.

      This cigar is a prototype for how a cigar can be full of flavor without being a “strong” or “full bodied” cigar. This cigar was fantastic and ranks among my recent favorites. I will definitely be hunting down some more of these. I can see these quickly finding a spot on my list of box worthy cigars.

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Cigar Region United States
Filler Nicaragua
Wrapper Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder Nicaragua
Length 5 1/4
Ring Gauge 52
Vitola Belicoso
Construction Hand Made
Price Paid $8