Santa Damiana Robusto

1 review for Santa Damiana Robusto

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   C**** I******** – March 31, 2009

   

   Origin : Dominican Republic
   Format : Robusto
   Size : 5 x 50
   Ring : 50
   Wrapper : Connecticut Shade
   Filler : Dominican Republic
   Binder : Dominican Republic
   Hand-Made
   Price : ~$5 each

   Santa Damiana is a Dominican brand now owned by Altadis USA. It has a rich history as it was born in Cuba in the beginning of the 20th century. I purchased this specimen in a cigar shop in Andorra and haven’t found a single photo online that looked alike, so I can only assume that this is the new band of the #500 robusto. It can also be a European version of the cigar – who knows? Perhaps it’s really time to sign Doc’s petition…

   Appearance : [rating:4.5/5]
   The Connecticut Shade wrapper looks great. It is smooth as silk and definitely oily. The cigar exhales a faint aroma of wood and stable.
   
   Construction : [rating:5/5]
   Top-notch construction – the draw and the burn were more than satisfying all the way. The produced smoke is thick and voluminous.

   Flavor : [rating:3/5]
   A Dominican smoke from Altadis USA… this should definitely be on the milder side, right? Well, it is. The Santa Damiana starts with a friendly spice which very soon tranforms into a smooth and creamy flavor of expensive wood. The smoke provides a pleasant sensation on the palate, it is fresh and tangy. Despite being simple, the bouquet of flavors is rather enjoyable. The finish is also mild with a few leather notes.

   Value : [rating:4/5]
   If the consistency is there, this might be an OK cigar to start the day with.

   Overall Rating : [rating:4/5]
   Of course, it is not a bargain, but I can’t say the stick is overpriced. You just shouldn’t pay too much attention to the flavors and you’ll be fine.

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