Putting The Maria Lucia By Luciano Cigars To The Test
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
Deep earth, rich espresso beans, and dark cocoa.
Creamy cedar, leather, and a transition from dark cocoa to a sweeter milk chocolate.
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.