chris12381 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Background For me, the Sancho Panza marca isn't something to "seek out". While I've enjoyed my fair share of Belicoso Finos & Sanchos, it's not a very popular marca and with so many other go to cigars, those of us that have a few boxes find they stay hidden in the back of the humidor and only come out when we seek a change of pace. Tonight, a change of pace awaits: The Non Plus. The Review ABR JUL 11. Construction: A well made cigar with a nice silky brown wrapper. A decent sheen on it. Draw is perfect. I've paired this with a Cerveza Cristal. Prelight aroma & Flavor: Smelled of old paper. Kind of like a library book that hasn't been opened in a few years. Pre light draw is musty. First 3rd: Up front tobacco taste. Not at all refined. Almost the same straightforward tobacco taste of a peso cigar. There's a saltiness that coates the tounge and the palate. The saltiness is almost a mineral salty taste, not table salt. Not at all displeasing, just very different. Second 3rd: That musty/basement flavor and smell from a good pu-erh tea is predominant. Saltiness continues with the aftertase one gets in ones mouth after eating a handful of walnuts. Very unique and unlike any other Cuban cigar I can remember in recent memory. Final 3rd: Not much change from the second 3rd. Pu-erh tea flavors continue to build and the salty/mineral continues to coat the palate. Conclusion 88/100 A great value mareva. As I mentioned, this is not something I would seek out but if I had a chance to grab a box that looked great or had some age already on it for a good pirce, I wouldn't hesistate to add to a collection. This is a mareva that needs to be smoked slowly to be enjoyed. Quickly smoking or being distracted would likely result in people finding it bland or very odd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hohenthal Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 This is a mareva that needs to be smoked slowly to be enjoyed. Quickly smoking or being distracted would lilely result in people finding it bland or very odd. I absolutely agree. Thanks for this good review, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppsea Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Nice review - Sancho Panza is a brand that I always overlook as well, although I have enjoyed what I have smoked - the German RE from a couple of years ago was a great smoke I also know someone who has really got into them recently so I really need to start trying some more from them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tippexx Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Good review. Pleased you enjoyed it. I have tried a few of these and to be honest nonplussed is a good description of how they left me feeling about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsy Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Great review! Ive never had a Sanho Panza but I need too stop procrastinating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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