Maya Selva Flor De Selva Robusto 6/21/15

Appearance

The wrapper is very light brown almost tan color. Seams are tight. It has a few prominent veins. The cigar has very little sheen.

Aroma

Light barnyard notes w/sweetness

Prelight Draw

First thing I notice is the tang or citrus notes. Then creamy notes w/ a mild spice on the lips.

1st

The first draws bring notes of cream and white pepper. The draw initially is a bit snug. Burn line almost perfect. The ash is a medium gray and is holding firm and tight. The smoke is leaving my palate a bit dry. Noticing a flavor that I don't taste much in cigars but it reminds me of toasted marshmallow, dry but sweet on the finish. 

2nd

Thus far I would say this cigar has been mild in strength. Just into the 2nd/3rd the strength picks up a little to mild/medium. I just ashed for the first time at about the 1/2 way point of the cigar. The flavor profile has stayed the same albeit a little more creamy and spicy(not a bad thing). The wrapper has developed a few cracks but I do live in Az and the lack of humidity could b contributing to the cracking. The strength has leveled out at medium late in the 2nd. Most of the sweetness has faded while the spice(paprika) has become dominant which I enjoy. 

Final/3rd

The strength has moved to med+. Spice is the only discernible note at this point albeit not a bad thing. Although a bit light for my normal strength preference it was an enjoyable before Brkfst smoke. The draw(once it opened up) and burn were spot on thru to the nub. This cigar may b just right for a lot of smokers. Definitely worth trying. Thanks again to @gabealvarez_ of Maya Selva Cigars for the samples for review.

Maya Selva Cigars Villa Zamorano El Gordo Robusto 6/17/15

Appearance

Milk chocolatey brown color with tight nearly invisible seams. A couple of prominent veins. The wrapper has a very light sheen.

Aroma

Cedar on the wrapper and cedar and raisins on the foot.

Prelight Draw

Cedar and raisin notes on the prelight draw.

1st

First draws bring some cedar notes with the raisiny notes. The raisiny sweetness comes from the Mata Fina binder. Draw and burn are spot on. The ash is almost white and fairly tight. 

2nd

There is a little red pepper spice on the tongue to start the 2nd/3rd. Also a nice creaminess joins the mix. The cigar has been medium in strength and body thus far. The raisin note has faded at 1/2 way point. This 3rd ends with the cedar and spice notes.

Final/3rd

The final/3rd brings more of the same cedar & spice. The strength finished at a medium+. This is a very enjoyable stick especially since it retails for under $4. I would recommend trying it. Thanks to @gabealvarez_ of Maya Selva Cigars for the review samples. GoGetchasome™!!

The Maldonado Dynasty The Mogul 6/14/15

Appearance

Milk chocolatey brown with tight seams. 1 prominent vein.

Aroma

Earthy aroma on the wrapper with a hint of sweetness. Same at the foot.

Prelight Draw

Chocolate and dried fruit.

1st

First puffs bring out notes of chocolate, espresso and dried fruit. Draw is a hair snug but I'm sure it will loosen as we go. Burn line has been perfect since toasting. The ash is light gray and tight. At 3/4" into the cigar I'm noticing a hint of spice. It has a long balanced finish with notes of Chocolate, espresso,dried fruit and spice. Near the end of the 1st/3rd the spice note reminds of cinnamon toast. Draw has loosened up nicely. Ash dropped at end of 1st/3rd.

2nd

Flavors from 1st/3rd continue into 2nd. Just after the 1/2 way point the spice ramps up a bit to more of a Pimenton (spanish paprika). Draw & burn still spot on. Strength picks up from solid medium to med/full.

Final/3rd

More of the same flavors. It was a very enjoyable cigar. I would definitely smoke again. GoGetchasome™!! Thanks to @MaldonadoDynsty for the samples to review.