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DBCcigar · 03-18-2009, 06:47 PM

Another cigar I stumbled upon today while browsing the aisles at a local B&M.... The new SIGLO Limited Reserve by Altidas

Altadis U.S.A. announces the introduction of Siglo Limited Reserve, an exceptional Nicaraguan Cigar, handcrafted under the guidance of celebrated master blender Frank Llaneza. Aficianados and the trade alike are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of this cigar, characterized by it's extraordinary character and rich, fuller body.

Siglo Limited Reserve's bold flavor is derived from the finest Broadleaf binder and hand-selected Dominican and Nicaraguan long filler tobaccos, highlighted by a robust Ecuadorian Cubano wrapper.

Size: 6 X 54 (VI)
Shape: Toro
Draw: Perfect
Burn: Good
Construction: Good

This is surprisingly a great cigar. After removing the cellphone, I took a whiff. It smelled like good 'ole raw tobacco at its best.

As much money as Altidas has, they could have done a better job on the band design. It looks like some teenage kid made it in their basement. It was also off center. Of course, you can't smoke the band, can you? Even though I've heard of people on here who have!

Overall, it's a very good cigar.

Starts out medium and builds to full. Some spiciness is there, but like I said, it's just straight up raw tobacco. Not green, but just good 'ole cured/aged leaf.

I think this is one of the best cigars Altidas has produced in years.

Andy · 03-18-2009, 07:18 PM

doesn`t matter about the band design as long as the the smoke I don`t smoke the band does not matter to me

DBCcigar · 03-18-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

doesn`t matter about the band design as long as the the smoke I don`t smoke the band does not matter to me

I don't care about it either. I was just making reference to the fact that it's an ugly band created by a company that has an a$$-load of $$$$.

Ndimarco · 03-18-2009, 08:14 PM

thanks for the review. I got three of these in the mail today free from Cigar Dave just for calling in! Can't wait till I'm done being sick to try one.

Coop D · 03-18-2009, 08:26 PM

looks like a knock off Cohiba label

What's Cigar Dave's # so I can get a few freebies???

Ndimarco · 03-18-2009, 08:58 PM

I wanna say its 1-800 smoke this, I know its too many numbers but thats what i thought too. If you go to his website cigardave.com he has all his shows streaming and he says the number. Its on XM and Sirius every saturday

Snake Hips · 03-18-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Coop D

looks like a knock off Cohiba label

What's Cigar Dave's # so I can get a few freebies???

Because it's a knock-off Cohiba, haha. It's even called "Siglo"

But thanks for the review - I'm willing to try it since it at least gets good reviews.

d_day · 03-18-2009, 09:52 PM

The band looks a lot less like a Cohiba band than I was expecting.

Baz · 03-18-2009, 09:57 PM

Funny timing...I live in Orlando and stop by Corona's downtown store ('world's biggest cigar store') 3-4x per week and they just placed out their yellow SIGLO boxes today in a 6 foot area on their shelves...they must be expecting some good sales of it.

big04deuce · 03-18-2009, 10:17 PM

Thanks for sharing the review!

docruger · 03-19-2009, 12:19 AM

i love coronas on sand lake im sure they do the same thing. what are they selling for ?

Frinkiac7 · 03-19-2009, 01:59 AM

The band looks cheesy because they're doing their best to knock-off Cohiba yet again. Damn shame....all the great NC cigars out there and the reputation that has been painstakingly built for quality NCs, and big cigar companies still put most of their stock in associating their sticks with Cuban brands.