Secreto Cigar Bar

Consistent review of a super smooth smoke. The profile portrays a good amount of baking spice, bread, and a little wood that all blends together nicely. The spice intensifies slightly on the retro. Smooth draw as always. The burn waved just a tad but did not affect performance.

Construction seemed a little soft on this one, but that had zero affect on the performance. The flavor began with some sweet earth, which was quickly joined by cream & pepper. A subtle berry note appeared in the second half. The retro seemed to take turns between cream and pepper. The draw was smooth, smoke output was insane, and the burn only waved a little.

Second review of this blend. One of the best two from the Short Tales line. Construction is very firm with an oily wrapper. The flavor is primarily of charred cedar with added notes of leather. The retro introduces some heavy red pepper. The draw had a slight resistance this time but the burn was still very decent.

Repeated review. A smooth cigar with 4 months of rest. The dark and oily wrapper provides a somewhat sour but sweet earthiness that blends with notes of bread, salt, and some dried fruit. The draw was smooth with great smoke output.

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.

This blend will surprise you with how creamy it really is. The profile adds to that creaminess with notes of buttered toast, light cedar, and subtle baking spices. The draw is only a tad tight but does not hinder the great smoke output.