Cigar Geeks - Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona

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Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona
Written by Cigar Geeks Member: Nathan B. (nwb)

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Welcome to another Cigar Geeks Critique of a vitola provided to us by our friends at Xikar Cigars. Up for review this time is the Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona. A special thanks goes out to Nathan (nwb) for setting this one up.

Xikar HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona

Brand:: Xikar
Name:: HC Series Habano Colorado Petite Corona
Length:: 4.5
Ring Gauge:: 44
Country of Origin:: Nicaragua
Filler:: Costa Rica
Honduras
Nicaragua
Binder:: Nicaragua
Wrapper:: Nicaragua
Color:: Colorado Maduro
Strength:: Medium-Full
Shape:: Petit Corona
Average Member Rating:: (3 Review(s))

This cigar was enjoyed with Water

Pre-Light: 18 Points of 10 Possible

This is a great looking cigar. The wrapper is dark brown and smooth with no major veins. The band is a piece of artwork and offsets nicely with the color of the cigar. It seems like it is constructed well: the bunch is firm, the cap is cleanly applied, and there are no noticeable seams. The prelight aroma is rich and earthy, and the cold draw adds a slight bite of black pepper.

Lighting and Burn: 13 Points of 15 Possible

With the exception of a slightly wavy burn line in the first inch, the cigar performed almost perfectly. The draw was open, allowing a healthy amount of smoke with each puff. Each salt and pepper ash held for at least an inch before they fell in solid clumps. In addition, no re-lights were required, and it burned for almost an hour.

Construction: 28 Points of 30 Possible

As mentioned before, there was very little wrong with the construction. It is a very well-made cigar with no soft spots and a solid bunch. The roll is seamless and the wrapper smooth. It is also consistent in color from head to foot.

Flavor and Aroma: 28 Points of 45 Possible

1/2 - Opened with a rich woodsy flavor with a dry, peppery finish. Around an inch in, the pepper faded, and there was a nice addition of coffee. It was remarkably smooth with a full flavor and medium-body.

2/2 - As I reached the last third, the coffee transitioned to espresso. The finish remained dry, and I was glad to have a beverage handy. There was also a flavor that was hard to place, although it was acidic in nature. It wasn't bad and added some complexity. There was really no build in intensity as I would have expected from this size.

Summary

Overall, this was a good cigar, one I would rate four stars on the normal CG scale. The construction was near flawless and the flavor was good, although I expected it to be more complex. All in all, I would smoke another depending on the price point.