Before the 1961 Llaenza Cigar Frank Llaenza was President of Villazon in Honduras for many years main focus being on the Hoyo de Monterrey and Punch cigar brands. 60 years after his introduction to tobacco and cigars, Frank has created a brand with HIS name on it.
FACTS ABOUT THE LLAENZA 1961
Limited released cigar only 60 stores nationwide cary this cigar CFO being one of them , this cigar is also sold as IN HOUSE ONLY , there is no online purchasing of this cigar . This cigar is completly handmade in Nicaragua.
THE CIGAR
WRAPPER A dark Ecuador Sumatra wrapper. This is a failry dark wrapper ( almost a chocolate color ) fairly smooth a slight etched feel to it with very nice veins
BINDER Nicaraguan
FILLER Dominican and Nicaraguan
STRENGTH Medium to Full
ASH the ash is a nice firm not flaky solid white colour
The pre light aroma was very endulging reminded me almost of a cuban . the pre light draw seemed very good aswell the real test was to come , This cigar provided an effortless draw the second i lit it , , the burn on this cigar was exceptional , this is obviously due to the great construction of course , this cigar seems almost too good to be true im on the first quarter and im getting some leather , cedary notes , with a smooth undertone staying very persistant , not only is the burn perfect ,but once again the construction comes back again to prove itself , i left this cigar unsmoked for nearly 7 minutes and itstayed just the way it is was i am now at the 1/4 point and im getting some chocolate notes coming through , im now at the halfway point of this amazing stick the flavours the burn and the draw is still as exceptional as it was 30 minutes ago . Im now getting near the end of this cigar and all i can say is WOW seriously , the flavours just exploded as i neared the last ¼ of this stick , just amazing.
SUMMARY
--- this cigar is medium to full bodied , i find it similar to the Oliva Serie V in the sense that they both carry full body characteristics but yet maintain a consistent smoothness throught the cigar, a perfect burn , effortless draw providing , smoot, cedary, leathery, and just a hint of spice , all perfectly balanced to provide an experience that will not be forgotten , just the way that Frank Llaenza intended it to be , the 60 years of experiences is clearly evident in this cigar , must be why he decided to put his name on it
Sincerely
Eric D, Kukucka (Member of the Montecristo Lounge Sterling Heights )
