La Palina Goldie #2 Review

 

Cigar: La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 2

Wrapper: Ecuador Habano

Binder: Ecuador

Filler: Nicaraguan & Dominican

Size: 6 x 38 Vitola Petit Lancero

By: Underground GoodFellas Member

MSRP: $14.00 Courtesy of the UnderGround Cigar Shop and Lounge

 

The La Palina Goldie Laguito No. 2 is a noticeably well-rolled cigar with a stunning light spice-brown wrapper.  The wrapper does have some light veins present nonetheless they are not too distracting nor do they take away from the appearance of the cigar.  The cigar is topped with a fan cap that adds a bit of character to it.  The Goldie is smooth to the touch with a hint of oil feel to it.  It is not overly tight on its roll, so it has a little give when squeezed.  It seems to be a perfect feel to my fingers.  The aroma is intoxicating.  At first inhale, I immediately sense a sweet fruity smell that reminds me of a combination of honey and banana.  I also sense a bit of wood, hay and cashew in it.  The cut was flawless and it left not a lot of flaking or cracking.  The pre-light draw is effortless.  Prior to the light, I can tell I am in for a fantastic smoke.

The Beginning:

The first third of the Goldie is a flavor blast.  Honey and cashew with a hint of banana are what is most dominant.  On the first two or three draws I start to sense a bit more of light coffee as the other flavors stand strong on my tongue.  The cigar is exceptionally creamy overall and the draw remains effortless.  I have to actually pace myself, as I can’t seem to get enough of it.  It is almost as I want to chew it.  As I move through the first third of this stick, the spice and coffee linger on my tongue.  Strength is a mild to medium cigar and slowly feels like it is gaining a bit stronger.  The burn is perfect.  The draw remains effortless. 

The Middle:

Approaching the second third of the cigar, and the honey and banana notes start to quickly recede a bit.  It still has the smooth pepper spice to it and remains creamy all the way through the mid-point.  The pepper on the draw kicks up a notch which continues all the way through the second third.  I continue to have to keep reminding myself to slow the pace.  With the draw so smooth, and the flavors of this cigar, it is hard to not want to blow right through it.  The burn remains even and it is producing a tightly packed ash.  The strength is slightly stronger into more of a medium bodied cigar, but the creamy taste of the Goldie makes it smooth and flawless. 

 

The End:



The final third of the Goldie No. 2 sees an increase in spice on the palette and a slight decrease in peppery tones.  The creaminess and sweetness remain throughout the stick.  The Goldie does increase slightly in strength to a medium-full bodied cigar toward the last inch.  The ash is still solid and full.  The wrapper and construction remain perfect throughout the entire session.  No peeling or cracking is noted.  The burn is impeccable all the way to the end.  I undoubtedly nubbed this smoke, as I didn’t want it to end. 

 

Final Thoughts:

This cigar is a flavor bomb.  Undeniably one of the best cigars I have had.  While the size of this stick is a bit small for the price tag, the enjoyment of it more than makes up for the pinch in your pocket book.  Once you have the pleasure of relishing one of these bad boys… you will be breaking out the credit card for a box of these beauties.  An overall nice full-bodied, complex cigar that will leave you smiling.  You will not be disappointed!

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