Friday, August 7, 2026

HDA (Hermanos de Armas) Cigars Veiled Mutiny Toro in Redux* Review

BRAND: HDA
BLEND: Veiled Mutiny

WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Maduro
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan

FORMAT: Toro (654)
ORIGIN: Nicaragua
(*now rolled at the Rojas Factory)
INTENSITY: Medium-Full
SPICE: 3.5/5

NOTES:
Fudge | Brioche | GORP & Bridge Mix

Fudge this time; a gooey center piece of brownie. Eggy milky Brioche pairs well there, is pulled taut on its other end by rigid sweet spices backed by graphite, manure. Earthy and tethered there well. GORP (good old raisins & peanuts) now has Bridge Mix accompaniment. Spice array holds fast, balances.

Someone call for a Cab(ernet)? Hurry up, the meter's running.

Easily the most improved of the line. Harmonious and punchy. Lively. Great weight, yet finishes clean. Tight silver ash. Smooth, even draw. Invisible seams, minimal veins. Stoic build. Tastes like toothiness, but is smooth and oily like its mouth-feel. Excellent smoke out-put offers a savory addition.

You'll be seeing this one on my next Cigar of the Year list.

TASTE: A
DRAW: A-
BURN: A-
BUILD: A

FINAL GRADE: A
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79

::: very :::