601 Maduro - Belicoso
The 601 series of cigars is a new line, distributed by United Tobacco and blended by Pepin Garcia. There are four marques in the line: Black, Red, Blue and Green. Today’s cigars is one with the blue label, a box-pressed maduro belicoso.
The 601 maduro is a Nicaraguan puro with a Nicaraguan Habano Maduro wrapper. The current stock has wrappers a tad lighter than we’ve seen in the past, but this has no effect on the flavor. Speaking of which, the cigar is a medium to full bodied smoke, extremely smooth, with an earthy and very slightly peppery taste.
The box-press gives it an even and slow burn, which brings an enjoyable 60 minute smoking experience. The 601 Maduro is the most refined of the 601 Series that I’ve smoked - the only one I haven’t tried is the Green label.
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