La Gloria Cubana Medaille d’ Or No. 4
Size: 32 x 5.8
Vitola: Palmita
Box Code: OSU MAY 02
Pre light
The cigar has aromas of honey, light tea, and cream. It cuts easily with my Xikar giving an excellent draw. This slender cigar has a medium-brown wrapper and is a little rough to the touch.
1 Third
I’m out on the porch again on a cool, quite night and wanted to relax with a smooth cigar. This one is certainly it. The flavors are surprisingly stronger than what I expected with honey, tea, and sweet cedar. Although the cigar lights easily it requires a few relights and touch-ups before it really gets going.
2 Third
The cigar is giving off a small amount of smoke that has a pleasant, floral aroma. The burn is doing better, and the flavors are staying consistent. This cigar seems to be medium in body.
Last third
The flavors are becoming more intense as I get into the final part of the cigar. Wood flavors are dominating. The only drawback has been a few re-lights overall.
Over all impression:
This palmita is a smooth cigar that is balanced and flavorful. I was surprised at how much body it had. The cigar was very enjoyable with the re-lights being the only true drawback. This vitola would make for a nice smoke for any time of the day.
Rating:
4/6 smoke rings (a good cigar but with burn issues)
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