Review Henry Clay War Hawk Lonsdale - Lightweight with history
Review Henry Clay War Hawk Lonsdale / I have smoked three examples of the Lonsdale-Vitola - and they deliver a clear, albeit rather well-behaved picture: Draw resistance? Perfect. Strength? 2/5 - so more like chamomile tea than espresso. There are also delicately bitter notes, a hint of wood and a slight spiciness. Sounds solid at first. But during the entire smoke, it remains as linear as a train ride without a stopover. For me personally, it simply lacks depth. Complexity? Not at all. But maybe that's not what it wants to be. Note: You can also see the Cuban cigar and the original vista in the photos.
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Netflix series among the cigars
Because it is precisely this uncomplicated nature that is her trademark. She is like a good acquaintance who smiles friendly, makes polite small talk - and then disappears again without ever disturbing you. The Netflix series among cigars: light, entertaining, but tomorrow you won't know what you've actually seen - or smoked.
Great box design!
History - from Cuba to Honduras:
In the foreground: Pre-Ambargo Henry Clay from Cuba.
Henry Clay - this name sounds like cigar smoke, whiskey and the US Senate in the 19th century. And it fits: The brand was founded in Cuba in the mid-19th century, named after the US senator Henry Clay - a real political heavyweight, talented speaker and popular figure of his time.
Pre-Ambargo Henry Clay from Cuba.
I even have a pre-embargo box in my collection - unfortunately the cigars have long since been smoked, but I remember: complex, full-bodied, and a far cry in taste from what is sold today under the same name.
Original Vista from the box.
Back to the present: the new Henry Clay was only available in the USA for a long time. It has now also been available internationally since mid-2024. Highlight: The Henry Clay War Hawk Corona was awarded 95 points by Cigar Aficionado in 2021.
Nice detail: In the bottom layer, there is a wooden piece, like on Cuban cigar boxes.
Design and production
The box is a real eye-catcher! When you run out of cigars, you can store your cigar accessories in it. I'm a fan of these boxes from the new Henry Clay.
Each cigar has the classic red Henry Clay ring plus a golden War Hawk ring. Visually, this is definitely an eye-catcher in the humidor, especially for collectors.
It is made in the La Flor de Copán manufactory in Honduras - under the direction of the Grupo de Maestros, who are said to have developed a special fermentation process to give the War Hawk more depth and harmony.
Well... unfortunately I felt nothing of this masterpiece when I smoked it.
My conclusion
An uncomplicated smoke.
The Lonsdale is like a polite flirt at a cocktail party - charming, but without a lasting impression. Ideal for beginners looking for a mild cigar that won't overwhelm them. For experienced aficionados, it's more of a smoke for on the side - if you want to talk to someone, but not about the aroma spectrum of the cigar.
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- Vasilij Ratej
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