My latest "splurge" from Cigars International. After reading some impressive reviews, I grabbed a 5-pack of these while ordering a few more of the 5 Vegas Gold Maduros that I enjoyed so much night before last. Honestly, I didn't expect much. $3 per stick seemed rather cheap even at CI's usually great prices. But man... did I hit the jackpot. (Next time I'll order a full box and save even more...)
The Sancho Panza Double Maduro (Cervantes: 6.5" x 48) is a delicious smoke. It's good looking, too. The maduro wrapper is as dark and oily and smooth as you'd imagine something called "double maduro" would be. The construction is a little loose: compared to the 5 Vegas Gold Maduro that I reviewed last week, the Sancho Panza felt light by contrast. I cut the opening slightly smaller than I normally do, but in retrospect I probably didn't need to. It lit easily, burned evenly, and left a light, medium-gray ash. It seemed to burn quicker than my other cigars, but never got "hot". This thing is definitely not light on flavor, though. Leather, toast, chicory and dark chocolate, all laid on thick - stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth thick, but never overpowering - right down to the nub. I have a feeling I'll still be able to taste it tomorrow morning - and that will be a good thing. My new favorite.
Appearance and Construction: 13/15
Flavor: 24/25
Smoking Characteristics: 23/25
Overall Impression: 33/35
Total: 93/100
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