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Today we are looking at the Casa Cuevas Maduro. Technically speaking Casa Cuevas is a new  line of cigars and they have just arrived in NZ but that statement can  be a little deceiving as the Cuevas family have been growing Tobacco  since the 19th century!

Settling in the Dominican Republic after  fleeing Cuba in 1959 the Cuevas family set up Tabacalera Las Lavas where  they have manufactured premium cigars for the likes of Gurkha, Sam  Leccia and Cigars International so when word came they were creating  their own line, I like many others, was excited to see what they  produced!

 BrandCasa Cuevas
SizeToro 6×50
WrapperSan Andres
BinderNicaraguan
FillerNicaraguan, Colombian and Dominican

So how does it stack up? I have to say I am damn impressed by this stick! I know the factory is well established but it is still a new venture for the family and they have nailed it.

Construction 9/10 
Draw10/10
Burn9/10
Strength7/10
Complexity 8/10

Flavour

This is one tasty cigar! There is a noticeable amount of sweetness to it with a hint of spice, some touches of earth and an aftertaste of wood. Throughout the balance is great.

Smoking

The burn and draw are near perfection. Plenty of smoke available and a nice tight white ash

Strength

This is a medium-full cigar strength wise and my only real criticism is that it could have slightly more kick, that said there is enough depth and complexity in it that you are not left wanting.

Overall

What a stick! The Cuevas family’s  experience shines through in this cigar, it is a pleasure to smoke and I  can’t wait to check out the rest of the line.

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