In 2006 and again in 2007, the Juan Lopez Obus was released by Habanos for France. I haven't heard or seen many reviews on this cigar, and after my buddy brought me one back from his trip to France, I thought it would make for a good review. Smoking outside with some coffee today. Cut is a Xikar and lit with matches.
Pre-light - The wrapper is light brown with some noticeable veins and a leathery texture. There is a faint tobacco flavor on the pull.
First Third - The Obus opens with some creamy wood flavors, in a lighter medium body. The burn and ash are prefect thus far and it is producing some nice clouds of smoke. Some earthy, cedary, and even dried leaf flavors join the mix after a quarter inch and mesh nicely with the wood. Some floral flavors in the background are interesting as well.
Second Third - The creamy flavor from the first third has really opened up, with the cedar, wood and even some nutty flavors blending well for a quite complex smoke. My ash lasted a good inch and a half before dropping, and the burn continues to be pretty straight. The smoke itself is very smooth and has an unbelievably cool finish.
Third Third - This third continues with the smooth complexity that the first two thirds had, the wood taking the lead flavor wise at this point. Tasting some more of the cedar and leaf flavor, I'm reminded of fall (my favorite cigar season). D/A/B are all on par down to the end, as I nub this gem.
Conclusion and Score - This was a real change of pace cigar for me. The complex flavor combination offered different but exciting notes for my palate. The initial woody flavor lead the pack the whole time while the cedar, earth, nut, and dried leaf mingled throughout the stick. The construction was very good, and the smooth, cool finish was refreshing. I would rate this cigar a 92, being one of the best REs I have had the opportunity to smoke. If you can nab one, it is definitely worth it!
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