Gran Habano has produced, yet again, another great cigar. The Barracuda is hand made and rolled in Miami in the company's new factory, S.T.K. Miami, and is superintended by George A. Rico. This cigar lives up to its name and you will understand why by the end of this review.
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The Anatomy of this cigar consists of
Filler: Nicaraguan
Binder: Nicaraguan
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Vitola: This 6 and a half inch cigar has 54 ring gauge and is named the B-54. The size is considered a Toro.
Appearance: Slightly tight brown with visible veins.
Construction: Firm, smooth, and dry to the touch and feel.
Prelight: The prelight aroma gave off a rich smooth tobacco while the cold draw had the same taste but added a very prominent spiciness.
First Third: Right away this Barracuda bites as hard as it can with quite a bit of spice through out while giving a bit of creme with an even spicier finish. As the first third progressed the spicy died down a little and gave flavors of mineral, dry grass, tobacco, and lite earth.
Second Third: The middle section of the cigar maintained the mineral, rich tobacco, and lit earth flavors but also added a taste I can only determine as a sweeter lite barnyard.
Final Third: The last third of this Barracuda boasts flavors of rich tobacco, almost dry hay, and creme with a slight touch of chocolate. The spice that was so prominent dissipated by this final third.
Overall: In conclusion, this cigar is terrific. One could almost personify the flavors, especially the spice, as a battle reeling in a fish (possibly a Barracuda?). While the initial start hit you with dark spices you should notice that the fight slowly dies down and then becomes just another successful and flavorful day on the water.
Have to agree, a very enjoyable stick
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