Nestor Miranda Special Selection by Pepin Garcia Rosando – (Gordito 4 x 58)

· Wrapper – Rosando (Nicaragua)

· Binder – (Nicaragua)

· Filler – Long (Nicaragua, Honduran, Dominican)

My First Impression:

Well well well another beauty from Nicaragua. At first sight this cigars stands out 4 inch shortie and a bulbous 58 ring gage (reminds me of a NUB). The aroma of the cigar prior to lighting is enticing and distinct. When lit the cigar also puts off a very pleasing smell and taste. The roll and construction of the cigar is premier (no soft spots, no stems, not to dry or course – just right). Now it is reported that liegro tobacco is used in the filler which may have lead to the occasional re lighting. At first I thought that I needed to check my humidor but this was not the culprit. This looks like another cigar that will need a little dry boxing prior to smoking (maybe 1 day). Being mesmerized by the cigars good looks and smell slightly compensated for its stubbornness to hold a flam. All in all it was a good smoke!

· Where I smoked? Back porch – studying

· What I drank? Beer – Corona

Recommendation:

This cigar sure is a looker! Online retailer are selling this short fat guy for about $7 bucks a stick and I haven’t found them by the box, local retailers are at about $8 to $9! Honestly this cigar doesn’t live up to this price tag. In comparison a NUB at $5 full retail is a better buy. Good cigar and don’t refuse one if someone gives it to you – but I recommend that you hold off on buying these until the price is in the range of $5 per stick.

The Pro’s Comments:

Nestor Miranda Special Selection is a tasty handmade named after its creator - that’s Nestor Miranda for those of you not paying attention, maker of Don Lino cigars. Carefully crafted by hand in Nicaragua, the Special Selection is available in two choice varieties: a silky Rosado wrapper or a dark Nicaraguan-grown oscuro. The long-filler mixture of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and Dominican tobaccos is extensively aged, and promises an eventful medium to full-bodied bouquet of flavor. The smoke is rich and woody, with a delightful coffee component and a unique touch of sweetness on the finish.

Nestor Miranda Special Selection received a healthy 90-point rating, which noted:
"Skillfully rolled with a dark, oily wrapper and a neat cap. The draw, while a bit loose, produces beefy,