Admittedly, I am one of those smokers who does not lean towards a lancero vitola; I find most have construction issues or start off with near perfect flavor notes but then dissipate towards the back half. Personally, I think you can showcase most profiles in
the lonsdale format over the lancero. I only mention this because this is exactly what happened with both samples I blind reviewed. The first half was unique with that cinnamon/meat mixture but then falls apart to mere muted tobacco notes in the back half. I would suggest acquiring a few and you decide for yourself!
Retrohale Notes: Anise, Salt & Baking Spices (1st Half) and Dry Pepper (2nd Half)
Average Smoke Time: 56 Minutes
Pairing Recommendations: Root Beer, Cola, Rum, Bourbon – would not pair with food!
Muestra de Saka is a limited-edition, small-batch cigar series created by master blender Steve Saka to showcase individual blending concepts and personal experiments. Each vitola features a unique blend and is packaged in a cedar coffin, highlighting the artisanal nature of the line. Handcrafted in Nicaragua, Muestra de Saka cigars range from medium to full-bodied and deliver complex flavor profiles featuring notes like earth, spice, dark chocolate, wood, and cream, depending on the blend. With each release designed to stand alone as a distinct smoking experience, Muestra de Saka is made for the aficionado who values creativity, craftsmanship, and rarity.
Wrapper: Undisclosed
Binder: Undisclosed
Fillers: Undisclosed
Vitola: Lancero/ Size: 7″x38
Country of Origin: Nicaragua/Factory: Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
Light/Salty Spices
Skoal Straight & Tea Leaves
Smoked Meats & Skoal Straight
Hickory, Meats, Mouth Spice & Sweet Cinnamon
Hickory, Meats, Mouth Spice & Sweet Cinnamon
Muted Notes
