La Aroma de Cuba E.E. Sun Grown

The fine cigar for review here is the all new

La Aroma de Cuba Edicion Especial

" Sun Grown "

This is the latest offering in the Edicion Especial line of La Aromas and just started hitting the shelves.

I had yet to even become aware of this new stick when it was kindly offered up by a Brother of the Leaf.

Finishing up an excellent Illusione MJ 12, I wasted no time in firing it up for a spin.

These cigars fly under the Ashton flag with the sticks coming from the revered halls of non other than Don Pepin Garcia. Not a bad pedigree here.

I do not normally go for the " Sungrown " varieties. While I most certainly do go for the

stronger, Maduro and even Powerhouse Ligero laden blends such as Joya de Nicaragua and La Flor Domincana's, other typically strong Sun Grown offerings have not faired so well.

This new cigar certainly breaks that mold and offers up full and strong flavors that were just right. It let you know it was there without being harsh or unpleasant in any way. This cigar was very consistent and had no burn or draw problems to mar the experience. It tasted great from start to finish and was very enjoyable.

While not high in complexity it was just plain good and I recommend it highly. Power wise,It won't be invited to play with the big boy's from the "Antano" family down the block, but few cigars will. This is one very solid and good smoke that makes the grade and is one of the better new smokes I have had lately. There is a place for a cigar like this one. Don't hesitate to fire one up.

Wrapper: Ecudorian Sun Grown
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Made In: Nicaragua
Size: Toro 6 X 50
Price: About $6-$8 per single

Rating : A very solid 91