La Libertad

I received a La Libertad (Churchill: 6.5" x 50) in a random act of cigar kindness from Mark (aka Termite) at Puff.com.  Never having heard anything about this brand I tried to find some information on it.  I had very little luck; this brand is either not very well known or everyone's trying to keep it a secret.  I even had to create the image above myself.

Here's what I was able to dig up:  it's made by Villiger in the Dominican Republic, with a Cuban-seed wrapper and a Nicaraguan-seed binder (both grown in Peru), and ligero long fillers from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.  It's either Medium- or Full-bodied, and either creamy or spicy or nutty, depending on which comical "Language X to English" translation site you use.

Here's what I was able to figure out on my own: the La Libertad is one damn fine cigar.  The wrapper was a little veiny, but beautiful.  The construction was firm and flawless.  The cap was so solid I had to clip it; my punch cutter couldn't penetrate deep enough for me to get a decent draw.  It smelled like a cigar should - cedar-y and spicy and woodsy.  I lit it a little unevenly but it straightened itself out within a few minutes, and the burn was slow and cool and even for the entire 2 hours and 15 minutes of pleasure that this one gave me.  I would describe it as medium-full bodied, and very, very smooth.  The taste, which stayed the same from foot to nub, was indeed creamy and spicy and nutty, with some leather and caramel thrown in for good measure.  Highly recommended, and as soon as I find some room in my humi I'll be ordering some for myself.

Appearance and Construction:  14/15

Flavor:  21/25

Smoking Characteristics:  23/25

Overall Impression:  32/35

Total:  90/100