Xiphos CR Habano - Cigar Review

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THE CIGAR

Xiphos CR Habano
5 x 50 Robusto
w. Ecuadorian Hybrid Habano
b. Peruvian
f. Peruvian & Dominican

K A P L O W I T Z SCALE

K least, Z most

Construction W
Combustion W
Flavors W
Body O
Strength O

&

Sweet W
Sour O
Salty P
Bitter W
Umami P

&

Complexity I
Nuance I
Transition W
Balance I
Smoothness W

&

Animal L
Spicy W
Woody O
Vegetal O
Earthy O
Chemical K

SUMMATION

Acidic nuances comfortably placed in enveloping notes of cream and spice. A tick of Himalayan saltiness. Bitter, sweet, and sour (beneath) are perfectly balanced -- as is the entire delivery of profile. Zero bitey bits. Richly robust hefty weight, handled on a medium/+ plateau throughout. 

Pepper, white. Wood, cedar -- spicy & creamy. Tobacco, natural. Spices, yellow and light red. Earth/dirt. Leather/suede. Honey w/ floral attachment. Pepper, black. Coffee and cream. Caramel. Nuts, peanuts (honey roasted). Maple syrup. Pepper, cayenne (vibe on finish). Spices, red. Nougat. Vanilla (cream). Wood, oak. Saffron/turmeric. Curry. Coriander. Paprika, roasted. (No kidding on the spice-list, gentlepersons.) Vanilla (extract). 

Combustion is superior to the previous conical-(slight)erred offering. Pace is average, nice and even, with a medium grey and hearty burnt offering built twixt sheath and tight ladder-rungs. Smoke remains cool from light to nub. Excellent+ show of construction, smoke was delivered on an even-keeled medium tension. Seams held, only to loosen slightly at the 3/3 char-line, where the line also became a tick ribbon'd. Big smoke out-put from each end, yielding a sweet and spicy note with a high-lighted natural tobacco.

SMOKE TIME

75mins

FINAL GRADE

****A****

EDITOR'S NOTE

I reviewed this Xiphos Habano blend a tick ago HERE. An excellent first experience, a splendid second.

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