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Saturday, July 7, 2012

San Lotano Oval Gordo: Review


By: A.J. Fernandez

Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000
Binder: Nicaragua
Fillers: Nicaragua, Honduras & a secret
Size: 6.5 x 60
$13.99 @ Smoky’s of Northville

The three sizes in the picture: Robusto 5.5x54; Gordo 6.5x60; Pyramid 6.5x54

Off the Light: a solid dose of soil earthy tones with a nice splash of spice.  As the smoke continues the spice reminds me of dusty white pepper.  A hardwood note develops to mingle with the heavy soil.  I’ll give it a 6 on my strength scale. 

Mid-Point: finally getting to the mid-point; rich soil still on the main profile, with some hardwood, some cedar, just a hint of that white pepper, and a nice dry medium-dark coffee note.  

Down the Stretch: the solid forest floor quality continues on the final third, a light dusty white pepper spice continues, the mouthfeel is dry and dusty like

My Strength Rating: 6 – right on the boarder of medium medium-full. 

To the Point: a quality earthy smoke that will need a beverage to keep the palate refreshed.    

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