The Casa Cuevas Reserva line was originally introduced back in 2000, but with the family’s focus shifting to making cigars for others, the line was put on hold. After almost two decades, the line was reintroduced at last years PCA (IPCPR) and three generations of the Cuevas family have worked on the line. The Reserva comes in two versions, Natural and Maduro.
The wrapper is of a Claro shade, that is smooth to the touch, with minimal veins.
- Country of Origin: Dom. Rep.
- Size: 52 x 127 mm (5″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
- Binder: Habano
- Filler: Dom. Rep., Nicaragua, USA
- Price: $9.50 | € –
Casa Cuevas Reserva Natural Robusto: the cold draw bring notes of barnyard to the palate. Once lit, the cigar starts out with vegetal notes.
Further into the first third, creamy wooden notes appear, backed by a mix of nuts. There is some spice present to the cigar, albeit very light. Strength is medium – light (2/5).
The main flavors of wood, light spice and nuts, carries into the second third. A hint of vanilla appears in some puffs. Strength is now medium (3/5).
There isn’t much changing in regards to the three main flavors. The vanilla, which appeard in some puffs, has been replaced by floral nuances. Strength is constant (3/5).
Overall, the Casa Cuevas Reserva Natural Robusto has a decent core of flavors. Nevertheless, it is one dimensional. The fleeting vanilla and floral notes would have helped the cigar if they were more precent in the profile.
Rating: 87