Revisit: Nica Rustica

[Clint]

Not really a full review here, but I just finished my second Nica Rustica and wanted to share.

The first one I had was after just a short rest, and I was kinda "meh". I remember it was a bit harsh, with a very strong aroma.

This time around it was more mellow, and I enjoyed it much more.

Great construction and burn, typical of most DE products. Ample smoke, and no touch ups needed at all. Still had a wonderfully strong aroma, and I finally pinned down the main note running throiugh the entire cigar as ginger...Very interesting flavor. Long finish...Possibly aided by the aroma (?)

For the price, this cigar represents an excellent value, and I love both the covered foot and pigtail; which represent another level of craftsmanship not typical in such an inexpensive smoke.

For those who may have put this cigar on the back burner after smoking it ROTT (like myself), you may want to re-visit.

 

[problemsolverjc]

Thanks Clint! Appreciate the updated mini-review!

I have one thats been sitting since they first came out that I was going to smoke today, but it was too windy (40mph)... have to try again tomorrow!

 

[King Kill 33]

Thx Clint. I thought the first one I had was decent, but I might have to light up another here tonight.
-KK33-

 

[Hoshneer]

Thanks Clint. I have a five pack from the original release I will have to give a try now.

 

[Jadawin]

Thanks for the write up! These have become one of my favorites.

 

[thedismaltrade]

Always good to revisit a stick before writing it off. Well done

 

[mwlabel]

I smoked one today that I bought in mid-December. Was really not impressed by both flavors and construction.

Glad they're working out for you though!

 

[jmartins]

Awesome Clint thanks for the update. I have only one and I will let it rest a little longer and then I will most definitely give her a run.

 

[ar2381]

Clint, I had the same thoughts. Didn't like when I first tried two Nicas a couple months ago, but had another a couple days ago and liked it a lot more.

 

[clickbangdead]

I had my second of these after a few weeks rest and I can't say the rest improved it. I did however have an Undercrown that was bought shortly after they were released, and it was waaaaaay better then I remember them being. So there is still hope.

 

[mcroom]

I have actually found these to be very enjoyable from the beginning. Keep me in mind for trades and sells.

 

[mistaforty]

I have actually found these to be very enjoyable from the beginning. Keep me in mind for trades and sells.

Ditto. They have their place and time. It seems to me from what I've read people expect them to be Lp unicos. So yeah in that regard they can be disappointing lol

 

[Heath]

I enjoyed my first one also. I look forward to smoking my second one. Thanks Clint for the Mini.

 

[Tag9485]

In really enjoyed the first one I tried, the second and third.....not so much. Both were just kinda flat to me. I've got a couple left in the wineador resting. Might break one out tonight to see if it was just the last two being sub par.

 

[mjohop]

I thought they were great from the get go.

 

[The Eleven]

Hey Clint, we spoke about this on a previous thread that you may have started, I think. Anyhow, you mentioned then about the strong aroma. I hadn't gotten it at that point and I've smoked maybe 7-8 more of these without it. But last night I smoked one and the aroma was over powering. I actually had to pitch it. Smelled like an Acid. Killed me to do it cause I'm a liga junkie! What are your or anyone else's thoughts on this?

John

 

[Clint]

Hey Clint, we spoke about this on a previous thread that you may have started, I think. Anyhow, you mentioned then about the strong aroma. I hadn't gotten it at that point and I've smoked maybe 7-8 more of these without it. But last night I smoked one and the aroma was over powering. I actually had to pitch it. Smelled like an Acid. Killed me to do it cause I'm a liga junkie! What are your or anyone else's thoughts on this?

John

John,

Just looked at that conversation back in mid December.

I wouldn't say that the aroma ( for me) was bad, just so much stronger than any cigar I have ever had. Interesting that you got just one so far with the aroma.

 

[The Eleven]

Yeah it is for sure. Previously I hadn't picked up any aroma like what I got on the last one. I may have missed it on some I guess. But nothing near as strong. And these were all from the same bundle too. Odd. I'm afraid to smoke another. I'll certainly keep tabs on the rest of the bundle, see what I get.

 

[Clint]

Sounds good....I'll stay tuned

 

[smokinghole]

Just burned a nica last night for my first time. Very good. I might buy myself a pack to keep around. I liked it plenty.