Explore the Epic La Rubia Short Gordo Experience
Epic La Rubia Short Gordo Cigar… featured in The Blaze Report.
Brand Profile:
Medium full with spice.
Vitola (Size): 5″ x 50
Wrapper: Mexico San Andres
Binder: Ecuador Sumatra
Filler: Nicaraguan
Epic La Rubia Short Gordo Cigars
https://www.epiccigars.com/product-page/epic-la-rubia
Pairs Perfectly With:
PYRAT XO RESERVE RUM.
Pyrat XO Reserve Rum is an elegant, distinctive ultra-premium spirit produced by the creators of Patron Tequila. This rum is made by blending carefully chosen Caribbean barrel aged rums, many of which have been aged in oak barrels for up to 15 years for a smooth, rich flavor. The aged rum is 80 proof and offers a burst of aromas that include caramel, honey, molasses and orange peel with a palate that is delicate and smooth, almost sweet, with hints of fresh spices. Enjoy this rum liquor on its own, or use it to create cocktails and alcohol drinks with exceptional depth. Please Drink Responsibly.
Photo credit: M. “Joe” Gooch
The Blaze Report:
Appearance:
This cigar was covered with a silky smooth golden brown wrapper. The pre-light nose was light with mild hay-like notes and a slightly sweet graham cracker-like note on the pre-light taste.
1st Third:
Once lit the smoke was light bodied yet was rich in dedicated flavors. After a couple of inches in some black and white pepper notes were detected when retro-haling the smoke through my nose, lingering on the palate.
2nd Third:
The aroma also developed and became richer as the cigar was smoked with a honey-like sweetness and luring tobacco notes. The flavor circled around the tongue with just enough of a mouthwatering quality to help spread the flavors evenly. The aroma had a sweet backbone with some cedar and wood developing along with some cocoa.
Final Third:
The burn and construction were outstanding. It produced a long and dense light gray ash. The smoke was well-rounded on the palate with a mouthwatering texture which helped spread the flavors very well. As the cigar was smoke, a touch of cocoa notes were detected in the aroma of the smoke.
Final Thoughts:
This was a great mild-bodied cigar overall with balance and finesse. The cigar had a mild start but it didn’t take long for a medium body to kick in. This is a great cigar for someone new to the cigar world or for the seasoned Joe looking for a mild cigar that offers a lot of flavor.
- Was this cigar a good buy? Yes
- Did you enjoy the aroma of the cigar while smoking? Yes
- Did the taste transition as you smoked it? Yes
- Does it have complexity? Yes
- How consistent was the strength level? Perfect
- What makes this cigar different or special? Flavor of cocoa notes
- Did the cigar produce spice? Yes
- Did the flavors match the description? Yes
- Did the strength match the description? Medium
- Would you smoke this cigar again? Yes
Final Grade
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