Today’s Pick / Quick Review – Hammer + Sickle La Habana Tradicion Serie

The appearance had a Connecticut wrapper similar to the shade of a corojo with a light sheen.  It was firm and a little dry to the point where it was crackling (possibly the crystal cigar box). Once lit the smoke volume was great and the ash was a light gray with dark streaks. During the 1/3 there were some flavors that I personally don't enjoy in cigars which is grass and hay. The smoke was also really yellow during the first third. Once I hit the 2/3 I could start to see a progression in the flavors. To be honest when it first started I didn't think I was going to like it until I hit the 2/3 of the Hammer and Sickle. The last third was pretty quick for me and once I hit the last two inches I had to put it down due to it starting to burn my hand. It ended up being just under an hour for me to smoke right at the 50 minute mark.