Both samples had early splitting (even after resting the second sample). They both also ended up wrapperless. Wrapper was very thin and flaky. Not much complexity, a lot of heat. One sample had a little more flavor notes.
Both cigars featured a nice middle third profile of hot honey but beyond that was pretty average. Unfortunately both samples had bad wrapper issues and ended up losing their wrappers with plenty of cigar left.
CLE PCA Exclusive cigars started out as a special line of premium cigars produced by brand owner Christian Eiroa that was handed out to cigar retailers that attended and placed orders during the 2023 PCA Convention & Trade Show.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade / Binder: Undisclosed / Filler: Undisclosed
Vitola: Robusto / Size: 5 x 50
Factory: Undisclosed / Country of Origin: Undisclosed
Matte, brown paper bag like. Light notes of tart fruits
Grape musk, fruit bowl, honey
Cereal grains, light bitterness
Light cinnamon spice retro comes from a flaky ash. Subtle notes of honey and wheat hide behind the spice. End of third brings strong Sriracha notes.
Heat kicks up to a chili pepper flake with hints of honey at the end. Hot honey vibes.
Heat/spice mellows, bringing forward an oaky cocoa with a light mushroom musk finish.
