Cruz Real

I know it's been some time since I updated the reviews, but I've been busy.....haven't had a chance to update things. This smoke was another one I received from a friend as he cleaned out his humidor; works for me as I'm an equal opportunity smoker.

Cruz Real Corona Connecticut 5.5"x50 Robusto

Construction:

This stick is a value line by Rocky Patel and is a combination of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers wrapped in a Connecticut wrapper. This cigar isn't the prettiest as the seams were very visible, and it was marked by heavy veins. There were some soft spots, but nothing too bad. You can definitely tell this is a value line.

Smoke:

Even though this was a value smoke, it's still a Patel. On the cold draw, spice and raisins were  solid on the pallet. Once lit, those flavors remained, and were joined by slight notes of white cracked pepper. The burn was solid and the wrapper never had a problem even though it was rough to look at.

Overall this is a solid daily smoke as the price per bundle makes them very affordable. I don't think I'm going to by a bundle, mainly because I don't smoke daily. If these are in samplers or grab bags, I would not have a problem at all lighting one of these up.

Keep Smokin'!

Mick