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Repeated review with 2 years of rest. The closed candela foot brings a quick hit of pepper that backs down into a dry earthy note. Other notes of cocoa and cracker join in. The rustic appearance does not affect the construction. The draw is smooth, and as before, the burn gets wavy but routinely corrects itself.

New blend from PCA26. The dark wrapper lends its oily flavor into the profile. The flavor notes consist of charred wood, mild pepper, and various spices. Unfortunately, those flavors aren't super pronounced. The construction, appearance, and performance were fantastic though.

This was a fantastic option of a less expensive Fuente. The longer vitola provided a slow and smooth experience. The profile brought out dry espresso, oak-like wood tones, bright white pepper, and some cocoa. The pepper was not overbearing, with hints of anise coming through towards the end. The retro was full of flavor yet very smooth. A clean draw kept this a very enjoyable smoke.

Continued review, now with 22 months of rest. The flavor is simple but well blended with some pepper and cinnamon. The draw was smooth now with rest, but the burn needed a couple touchups as has been the norm.

Repeated review with plenty of rest. Very smooth profile full of cocoa, coffee, and baking spice. The wrapper is very clean with a somewhat oily appearance. The same as last time, the draw started tight but leveled out within the first few minutes.

First time with any Cremo. This is a classic blend with notes of leather, hay, and red pepper. Some wood tones appeared in the second half. Construction was firm with a very smooth draw. The burn was great and produced a decent amount of smoke.