Cigar Review: Padilla Criollo 98 Robusto (Prerelease)

 

(Halfwheel) ... The Padilla Criollo 98 makes an impression when you first see it, with a gorgeous milk chocolate brown wrapper that is devoid of oil and silky smooth to the touch. The band covers up almost half of the total length of the cigar, and the cigar is a touch hard when squeezed. Aroma from the wrapper is a combination of almonds, cinnamon, leather, earth, barnyard and grass, while the cold draw brings flavors of tobacco, creamy nuts, oak and slight black pepper. Continued