Taíno by Serino Cigar Co.

Taíno were a group of Carribian island natives and were said to be responsible for introducing Christopher Columbus to the Western world of Premium Tobacco. I appreciate the name in its symbolic nature to what tobacco mean’t hundreds of years ago. Now it’s time to see where this Taíno stacks up today. 

Typically there is always a production flaw of some sort, either apparent or hidden, but for the first time in a long time (maybe ever) I have a found a cigar that was so perfectly produced and without flaws. I actually spent a few minutes marveling at the overall quality. 

The burn was pretty exceptional as well minus a fairly tight draw, the noticeably loosened up over time, like a basement dwellers first date that wasn’t with a chat room partner. 

Overall flavor balance is where I feel this cigar falls short, and although it’s wonderfully aromatic, if you aren’t constantly and consistently retro-haling this cigar, it's pretty numb and forgettable. There are sporadic moments when a slight sweetness or tanginess pop up like a mole on a river bank, but all instances disappear just as fast, leaving you simply wanting more.