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Episode 007

Putting The Maria Lucia By Luciano Cigars To The Test

Luciano Cigars · Robusto

The Luciano Cigars Putting The Maria Lucia By Luciano Cigars To The Test is a medium-full, Connecticut Broadleaf-wrapped Robusto out of Nicaragua, reviewed in full below — specs, tasting notes by thirds, pairing, burn, and draw. It scored 90/100 on our board: The Reach — “reach-for-it on a good evening.”

Tasting notes

First third

Deep earth, rich espresso beans, and dark cocoa.

Second third

Creamy cedar, leather, and a transition from dark cocoa to a sweeter milk chocolate.

Final third

Charred oak, roasted nuts, and a return of deep espresso.

Burn: excellent to highly reliable

Draw: The draw leans toward a classic, slightly firm resistance. It is not overly tight, but it forces a slower, deliberate puffing cadence.

Construction: : The USA Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper has a dark, rustic, cocoa-powder hue with a rich, silky coat of natural oils.