Babalu Corona Gorda

Not sure I like this cigar too much. I paired it with cheap "Early Times" whiskey and gave it a V cut. The feel test revealed that it was a tad spongy. The 1st 3rd was horrible. It tunneled right away and came out a hole about 1 inch from the foot. The second third was great. The burn was nice, taste was nice. The last 3rd was hard to draw and harsh. The taste was peppery throughout. I smoked it down to about an inch. I would place this in the medium to full category for me. Nice little buzz.

From Holt's cigars:

Babalu is a brand new cigar handmade in the Dominican Republic. Lovely, gingerbread colored Ecuadorian wrappers marry a rich, medium-bodied blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan long-fillers. The flavors are creamy and well-balanced with a smooth, toasty finish. Wholesome notes of oak, leather and peanut butter compliment crispy hints of peppers and gravy. The Holt's Tasting Committee thinks this new cigar is a dark-horse in our stacked stable of house-brands.

Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Strength: Medium
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican