Monday, July 24, 2023

Cuevas Reserva Maduro (Torpedo) by Casa Cuevas Cigars in Review

BRAND: Casa Cuevas
BLEND: Cuevas Reserva Maduro

WRAPPER: Mexican San Andres
BINDER: Dominican
FILLER: Dominican, Nicaraguan

FORMAT: Torpedo (61/4x52)
ORIGIN: Dominican Republic
STRENGTH: Medium/Medium-Full

NOTES:
Leather | Raisins | Anise

Technically sound palate, perhaps lacking in a certain je ne sais quoi. A bit shy in body. Burns on a stubborn curve. Builds tight ash.

TASTE: B+
DRAW: B+
BURN: B
BUILD: B+

FINAL GRADE: B+
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59

I previously reviewed this blend in its Robusto iteration HERE.

::: very :::