La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurados Flechas Review

6/22/2014

I'm just giving you a quick review of this cigar, because, simply, this cigar is much like other LGCs I have reviewed. The La Gloria Cubana Reserva Figurados Flechas Especial -whew, that was a mouthful - is a 6.5"x49 salomon that retails for just under $8.

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The wrapper is very smooth and silky and smells like a floral barnyard. The dainty foot is woody and the cold draw is floral and a tad on the tight side.

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The first third kicks off with some cedar and a lot of cardamom, which is a nice profile for this cigar. Shortly after the foot shoulder (kankle?) cream is added. But that is short-lived as cedar and spice are the primary flavors, and the wood increases as I reach the second third.

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The second third is all wood. The ash has been medium grey and flaky. The burn line is good.

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And the final third is still woody, but more like charred wood.

The cigar is okay, but like I said, much like a lot of other LGCs. Lots of wood, but in a mild way. The construction was great, but I was hoping for more complexity from a cigar with Reserva in the name. I wouldn't bother hunting one of these down. Just get a cigar from their regular line, and you'll get the gist of what LGC has to offer.