Guest blogger Michael Talley visited the humidor for a taste of One Leaf Gigante.

Origin:           Honduras

Format:           Parejo

Size:             6 x 52 approx.

Wrapper:          Honduran – Maduro

Binder:           Connecticut Habano

Filler:           Undisclosed Central American blend

Hand Made

Price $5.00

Cigar was purchased from a humidor in ABC Fine Wine and Spirits.  This brand is new to the market.

 Appearance:

Good looking, substantial cigar.  Wrapper has no large veins, bumps, or blemishes and seems to be of good quality but feels dry when rolled in the fingers.  Pre-light flavor is unsweetened cocoa.

 Construction:

Well made; wrapper is tight, very firm to the touch and cap was engineered seamlessly.  As the smoke progressed, wrapper began to disintegrate, starting just below the cap and exposing the binder.  Cap began to disintegrate after this. (May have been too dry.)

 Flavor:

Begins on the harsh side, draws well, burns evenly, no canoeing, maintains a solid gray ash.

First third began strong, tending toward dark chocolate and wood flavors.

Second third, flavors settled down, and became slightly more complex with the introduction of leather to the mix.

Final third presented hot with cocoa flavor rebounding.

 Rating and value: The cigar is well made with quality components. One should expect a medium-bold smoke.  Burn time was 75 minutes.  Price is very reasonable.