Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Seco

Binder: Nicaraguan

Filler: Nicaraguan

Vitola: 5 x 50

Strength: Medium-Full

Purchase Link: Crux Epicure Habano

CRUX EPICURE HABANO REVIEW – DOM

Summary: Oak and roasted peanuts in the first few puffs have me desiring sweetness for some balance.  An inch in, citrus zest hammers my nose on the retro hale.  Oh boy; popcorn adds to the interesting tasting notes, but interesting isn’t always a good thing.

This one was rough.  Numerous burn corrections finally help me finish this cigar.

If You Like That, You Might Like This: Being a bad gift giver

Pairing Suggestion: Vietnamese coffee

Perceived Strength: Medium-

Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Single

CRUX EPICURE HABANO REVIEW – RICH

Summary: This cigar brought notes of earth, cashew, lemon, mushroom, cream, meatiness, and a bit of black pepper. Flavor profile was a huge winner for me. Great flavors throughout.

Construction was also a winner - no issues to speak of. Just easy enjoyment.

If You Like That, You Might Like This: Steak with mushrooms

Pairing Suggestion: I listened to Sabaton while I smoked this, and that's a fantastic musical pairing for this cigar. So let's go outside the box and use the musical pairing this week.

Perceived Strength: Medium+

Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Box

CRUX EPICURE HABANO REVIEW – BEN

Summary: A few cayenne flakes, sprinkle in some pepper, a side of leather and cherries, and you’ve got a deal! The retro hale was a wee bit spicy.

If You Like That, You Might Like This: Tastebud activation

Pairing Suggestion: Pinot

Perceived Strength: Full

Purchase Recommendation to a Friend: Box

Participants in this blind review were completely unaware of the cigar they were evaluating until all submissions were received and processed. Each participant was asked to answer a summary paragraph, an if/than statement, a pairing suggestion, and a purchase suggestion. Cigars were provided by Small Batch with only the expectations of candid responses. All pictures, information, and formatting were completed by a Coordinator outside of the reviewing process. 

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