Cubao No. 4 (by EO Brands) Cigar Review

Produced by EO Brands, the same manufacturer responsible for releasing the highly sought after 601 Series, Cubao is a medium-bodied, creamy blend that offers earthy flavors only noticeable in premium, Nicaraguan tobacco.

EO Brands became popular after releasing REO, which paved the way for their quick success. The company works in conjunction with Don Pepin Garcia, who oversees most of their cigar production. With Pepin monitoring EO Brands cigar construction, there is no wonder why their blends are consistent from stick to stick, perfectly assembled, and blended to perfection.

Cubao cigars consists of premium, Cuban-seed Nicaraguan tobaccos all wrapped by an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper or an oily maduro. Both wrappers are dark with an oily sheen and provide a light hint of spice that lingers in the back of the palate. However the maduro version also offer a rich aftertaste with light sweet nuances. The combination between the wrapper and filler allow for a complex blend of peat and pepper, masked by flavors of oak and leather, which also maintains an underlying sweetness noticeable in the aftertaste. Medium-bodied and smooth, Cubao is a perfect blend to enjoy any time of day.

Origin: Nicaragua
Size: 4.9 x 50
Ring: 50
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra Oscuro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Body: Medium – Full
Price: ~$8.00 each
Smoke Time: 36 min
More info about purchasing: Cubao Cigars

Cubao is the latest addition by EO Brands. The wrapper is an Ecuadorian-grown Sumatra Oscuro that’s thick and leathery. Upon lighting, Cubao promotes a buttery-smooth bouquet that seems to cling to the palate, leaving behind bold traces of oak and leather. Medium in body, this is a fine cigar backed by luxurious aromas.

Streaky, dark and oily with a great draw and burn. The cigar is rich and complex, with coffee, licorice, cedar and leather notes. The Cubao has a pleasant taste but the spicy flavor profile mellows to earthy, woodsy tones. Overall, it was an enjoyable cigar but tasted bland towards the end.

Appearance : ( 17/20 )
Construction : ( 26/30 )
Flavor : ( 30/35 )
Burn : ( 14/15 )
Overall Rating : 87/100