Hechicera By Sotolongo Cigars

Cigar: Hechicera

Size: 4.5 x 50 (Robusto)

Wrapper: Nicaraguan

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan

Price: $6.50-$7.00

By: Ryan Bloomer

Would you want to be held captive by a cigar sorceress that uses charm and beauty to captivate and enchant your affection?  I think I would say yes to that especially when you throw in the cigar part with it.  Hechicera was the name of a sorceress that happened to posses such a power.  Hechicera is also the first line from Grace Sotolongo of Sotolongo Cigars.  Sotolongo is looking to use her charm and beauty to captivate your affection in the form of a warming cigar.  Today we are going to Review the Hechicera and see if it posses the power to captivate you.

The Band:

The artwork on the band of the Hechicera was done by Nimoska Perez Castellon who is a friend of Grace's.  I really like the band of this cigar its vary artistic and when you look at it you get the feeling your standing inside of an art gallery.  The Nicaraguan wrapper is light brown in color and seemed to be a little oily to touch.  The cigar seems smooth with small to medium size veins.  The band and the wrapper overall brings a warming experience to the cigar.

The Beginning:

Lets toast this cigar sorceress up and get smoking.  The first few draws were very mild with notes of cedar and peanuts on my palate.  As I continue on through the first third of the cigar I continue to pick up notes of cedar along with a slight touch of cinnamon.  The burn is very loose and seems to be burning rather quickly as I start to get to the middle of the cigar.  The smoke output is average and the construction is holding up very well.

The Middle:

The cigar seems very loose and is burning way to fast.  The great notes of cedar and cinnamon that were apparent in the first third of the cigar have completely disappeared.  The only thing that I can taste on my palate at this point is burnt wood.  I kind of started to feel like I was not in the art gallery setting that the band of the cigar had taken me to earlier.  I would say that the burnt wood taste made me feel like I was sitting around a camp fire with the sorceress of fire.

The End:

The cigar continues to be loose and burn very fast. I keep wondering when the notes of cedar and cinnamon are going to return.  I never was able to get those notes on my palate back but I did pick up a slight touch of mild spice and pepper as I near the end.  The construction of the cigar has burnt very evenly with no touch ups needed all the way to the end.  The Hechicera has been quit an experience to say the least.  The beginning of the cigar started out very good with a great mix of cedar and cinnamon which was very relaxing and captivating.  Then I hit the middle of the cigar which took me on a burning camp fire experience.  I then reached the final third of the Hechicera which again seemed to slowly bring me back with a blast of  mild spice and pepper to finish it off.  I would rate this cigar a 6.8 out of 10 on the 2 Cigar Guys and a Humidor Scale.

Don Vicente Cigar Company Churchill Maduro Review

Cigar: Don Vicente Churchill Maduro

Size: Churchill (7 X 50)

Wrapper: Cameroon Maduro

By: Ryan Bloomer

With winter in full effect from the icy Arctic blast that most of us received through out the country I decided to review a cigar with the potential to warm things up quickly.  Today's review takes us out to sunny Sin City Las Vegas, Nevada home of Don Vicente Cigars Company.  Don Vicente cigar family has been blending and rolling the finest cigars for generations.  On the web site Don Vicente states that they have used the finest long leaf tobacco from Nicaragua and Ecuador to create a rich, flavorful blend.  Don Vicente Cigars are hand rolled and manufactured by top Cuban rollers in the Las Vegas store creating a unique personal cigar for each individual.  Lets see if the Don Vicente Churchill Maduro can bring some Vegas warmth to this Arctic blast.

The Band/Appearance:

The Don Vicente Churchill Maduro has an elegant simple band that is quit golden if you ask me.  The band is black and gold and contains the signature Don Vicente logo on it along with the website.  The wrapper is a chocolate brown Cameroon maduro that emits a fabulous pre lit aroma of sweet tobacco,coffee beans, and cedar.  The construction of the cigar is well maintained and seems to be rolled very smooth with little bumps or indentations.

The Beginning:

Well as I always say lets toast this cigar up and get started.  The first few draws of the Don Vicente were very smooth with a strong taste of sweet tobacco, which was picked up in the pre lit aroma.  The simple sweet tobacco taste along with the hints of cedar and a little bit of cocoa are very enjoyable.  The cigar is burning well with a light smoke output, and little construction issues at this point. 

The Middle:

I have now reached the middle point of the Don Vicente Churchill Maduro and I was taken off guard by the blast of white and red pepper that immediately hit my palate.  The blast of pepper along with the sweet tobacco taste, which is holding strong instantly warmed me up.  The construction of the cigar is burning straight with no touch ups needed at this point.  The ash is a snow white that is very loose and seems to flake off easily from the end of the cigar.

The End:

I have now approached the end portion of this pepper bomb.  I am continuing to get strong hints of white and red pepper on my palate along with a touch of cedar. I am also getting a slight hint of cocoa near the end mixed with the sweet tobacco taste.  The cigar continues to burn well with little problems near the end.  The Don Vicente Churchill Maduro has definitely warmed me up on this cold Arctic afternoon.  If you like a strong taste of sweet tobacco and a explosion of pepper at the midway point of your cigar then this is a must try for you.  The 2 Cigar Guys would definitely recommend that you pick up a few Don Vicente Churchill Maduro's for a great smoke that gives you a variety of taste and spices on your palate.  Check out Don Vicente Cigar Company at https://www.facebook.com/dvcintl 

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