Name: La Aroma Del Caribe Mi Amor Valentino

Country: Nicaragua

Shape: Parejo

Size: Gordo (6 inches x 60)

Strength: Medium to Full

Here’s a Nicaraguan cigar that will impress newbies and cigar aficionados alike. We’re talking about bold flavors of dark cocoa, dried fig, and espresso. Here and then, notes of almond, black pepper, and blueberry also come to the surface to flirt with your palate. And this allows us to call the La Aroma del Caribe Mi Amor Valentino an aromatic cigar.

I have tried another vitola of the Mi Amor before, but I believe it’s the Gordo size, the 60 ring gauge, that made my last experience near perfect.

Will I smoke another Mi Amor Valentino? The answer is yes.

Name: Plasencia Reserva Original Cortez

Country: Nicaragua

Size: (5 3/4 inches x 56)

Strength: Medium

The Plasencia Reserva Original is a well-constructed, medium-bodied, Nicaraguan cigar. It is not only a good smoke, but — for those who care — it’s also organic.

The first third was a little bland for me, and the first few draws were milder than expected. But the flavors came to the surface soon, and the Plasencia Reserva Original quickly turned into a medium-bodied cigar. Fruity notes were detectable, as well as hints of spice, cinnamon, and green pepper.

It burned very smoothly, and I enjoyed smoking it while sipping on green tea.

Overall, it was a good cigar.