Size: 5″ x 60
Vitola: Robusto
Wrapper: Maduro
Origin: Honduras
Age: 3 months
The Di Fazio Maduro is a medium bodied chocolatey offering from this small boutique outfit from Miami.
This super big ring gauge cigar took a while to light due to it’s girth, the draw was a little tight with a punch – so I clipped it instead. The wrapper is dark and rustic looking with minimal veins and a lot of tooth.
Once lit, this cigar still gave me draw problems. I tried to look past these construction issues and focus on the flavors if I could.
The burn was OK at first, but it began to tunnel.
Flavor wise, this as a good typical Maduro. A subtle sweetness with coffee and chocolate undertones and a bittersweet finish. There was also a touch of leather and hickory.
Sadly, I could not finish the cigar, as the draw was way to frustrating. But, the flavors were very nice, this has the potential of being a very good middle-of-the-line Maduro. Their other product drew well, so I will assume this was an aberration, but will have to adjust my score accordingly.
Thanks to the great folks at Di Fazio cigars for the opportunity to try their product!
Rating: 79 (C+)
you should give these smokes another try, the picoso is a great smoke, and can’t wait ti try the maduro.
I agree 100%. I would not base a purchase of a box on one cigar, I’m just reviewing the cigar I smoked.
PS – the Picoso is next!