Box of Nica Libre W/ Pics

[Gespinoza1]

Out of town right now but I just had one. Quick review.......VERY good!!!! Detailed review later!!

[BaldBassist]

Just got my 5ver! A review will follow shortly.

[RicoPuro]

I tried my first this past weekend. It is a very nice Nicaraguan smoke, very "Padronesque" in style. Draw was slightly tight but that will get better with age. Most definitely box worthy.

Jorge

[8ball917]

I'm pretty much with everyone here. When I first saw them in the CI catalog, I kept pointing them out to co workers saying how good they look. Ill have to order some of these next time.

[tru_rocknrolla]

Those look sharp. I will be interested to find out what everyone thinks. I really want to try a couple.

[flmcgough]

Nice! What size are those, anyway?

[BaldBassist]

Smoked one last night. It was straight of the truck. It hit me w/ a pepper blast right off the bat that I was not expecting. After the 1st 1/3 it mellowed out to a rich, woody flavor. The second 1/3 the woody flavor remained w/ a touch of cream and a hint of coffee and a tinge of pepper in the background. The Padron thousands have a little more coffee-esque flavors than the Nica Libre. I had a few burn problems that corrected pretty easily. This was probably due to the fact that CI ships sticks a little wet. Overall I enjoyed the smoke and I think with a little rest they will only get better. For the price they are worth the money.

[CrayZFlyr]

Originally Posted by Gespinoza1

Still Trying to figure out the 1990 also....I have found no info as to who makes them or anything.

Saw something when I was researching myself a while back that they were made by Nestor Placencia. Truth? Who knows, but I won the first box ever on C-Bid a couple of months ago ($37!). I've smoked one, and they are very yummy for the price. Padron? No, but similar to the x000 series. 1990? No idea.

[Gespinoza1]

Originally Posted by flmcgough

Nice! What size are those, anyway?

Size is Exclusivo...5.5 x 50

[Cypress]

I cant wait for the review.

[mc2712]

Nice looking cigar, can't wait to read reviews on this cigar.

[mc2712]

SOLD! Went to the devil site and bought a 5er.

[Jay Man]

Originally Posted by Nickerson

Maybe when the tobacco was originally started aging? 19 years is a long time. Who knows...

February 25, 1990 was the day that Nicaragua gained their independence from the Sandinistas. I'm guessing that's where the Nica Libre 1990 comes from.

Got a box of Exclusivos arriving today...can't wait

[runswithscissors]

Sooooo......no review?

[Jay Man]

Originally Posted by runswithscissors

Sooooo......no review?

Sorry, I took the box on a short deployment with my National Guard Unit. I smoked one, saved one, and the rest went to the guys. My impression of the one was good, not great. Padron anniversary it is not, but still a good stick for the money.

Nice construction, good draw, burned perfectly all the way (no touch ups). The flavor was mild/medium, no spice and pretty much one dimensional...didn't change at all throughout. I am looking forward to trying the one I saved, it's been laid down now for a few months. I'll let you know if it developed any more strength or complexity.