Hello Cigar Smokers,
Today I'm reviewing an excellent cigar from an excellent company, Regius' newest cigar, the Blue Label Oscuro. This cigar is rolled into an interesting perfecto shape, very similar to the Drew Estate Flying Pig. The cigar is wrapped in a thick and oily San Andres Maduro wrapper and fillers and a binder from Nicaragua. These cigars come packed in a striking blue box to match the primary band, with the familiar "Exclusivo USA" secondary band like the other Regius exclusive blends. The exact dimensions of this cigar is 5 3/4 x 54 x60, so it is a 60 ring at the fattest point and tapers to a 54 near the head of the cigar.
From the initial light up this cigar greets you with the familiar richness that San Andres wrappers are known for. The difference I would say is in the fillers, the all Nicaraguan fillers give this cigar more "punch" than similar cigars on the market. I would say this cigar has more of a peppery quality than other San Andres Maduro cigars. The flavor starts out with earth tones and a slight woody flavor, and it develops those pepper notes a little bit into the cigar. What I notice most on this cigar is the richness, it is reminiscent of the Padron 1964 to me. This cigar isn't the same at all as the Padron 1964, but it gives similar impressions on the palate and they're definitely comparable to me. These perfectos are well constructed, the thick wrapper is not prone to cracking, even with this tricky size. I do notice that I need to take extra care in lighting this cigar to ensure an even burn from the start. Most perfectos behave like that in my experience, I toast the foot of the cigar then puff on it slightly and it's off! If you roast it correctly from the beginning you will get a reliable burn.
It's no mystery that San Andres Maduro is my favorite wrapper, and with it being a popular wrapper now there are always new choices to try out on the market. I am a fan of Regius cigars, and the Blue Label Oscuro is by far my favorite. I'm excited to try each vitola of this cigar over time. I recommend this cigar to anybody who likes Nicaraguan maduro cigars, fans of San Andres wrappers, or anybody who wants to explore some of the more interesting sizes on the market. Smoking perfectos is a much different experience than regular rounded cigars, the difference mainly being in the draw. I would describe it as a more open, airy draw. Some people prefer them, some people can't stand them, but the only way to find out is to try for yourself! Happy smoking
JT
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