Review La Capitana Churchill
Review La Capitana Churchill. Sometimes you come across cigars that don't make the headlines but are a real pleasure to smoke. Just such a cigar is the La Capitana Churchill. I treated myself to this format and was curious to see what awaited me. The result: a solid, honest cigar with a clear profile that is easy to smoke and has a really nice balance. I tested three examples and the cigar gets 90 points from me.
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Special features of the Vitola
The Churchill is a classic among the formats: long, elegant and designed for extended smoking pleasure. With the La Capitana Churchill you get a cigar that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but rather impresses with its classic elegance. The bright, silky Ecuador wrapper is a real eye-catcher and makes you want to take your first puff. Oh yes, one more thing: La Capitana comes from Villiger, so here is another long-filler premium cigar from Villiger.
Origin and concept
The binder comes from Nicaragua and the filler comes from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. An exciting mix that provides a certain depth without making the cigar too strong. On the contrary: the strength is 2/5. The wrapper from Ecuador brings a light elegance that you don't find in every Churchill. Conceptually, La Capitana therefore strikes a balance between elegance and uncomplicated smoking pleasure.
Look, feel and finish
The wrapper looks high quality, bright and silky. However, I have to say that with the paper from the cigar ring I don't like it (I know, that's a purely subjective thing). It is shiny and looks almost cheap compared to the wrapper. Too bad, because a different paper would have made the cigar visually even stronger. The workmanship of the cigar itself is impeccable: cleanly rolled and without flaws. It sits comfortably in the hand and makes a high-quality impression.
Tasting notes Review La Capitana Churchill
First half
As soon as you light it, the Perfect move neither too strict nor too relaxed, simply ideal. The smoke immediately reveals Wood and leather aromaswhich lay a stable foundation. This is accompanied by a very light creamy texture that makes the smoke soft and pleasant.
Retronasally, the aromas become clearer: coffee and a slight spiciness come to the fore, giving the cigar character. In the background, there is always a salty accent which makes the whole thing exciting.
Second half
In the second half, the La Capitana Churchill slightly more intense, but always remains balanced. There is hardly any bitterness, rather a fine delicately bitter notewhich fits perfectly into the overall picture. Herbal and grassy aromas are subtle, almost playful, without becoming dominant. Nutty notes and a hint of coffee remain present, giving the cigar a consistent and harmonious taste.
- Strength: 2/5 - moderate, pleasant, never overwhelming
- Smoking duration: Typically Churchill long, ideal for an extended evening. It lasted a little over 90 minutes for me.
Smoking behavior and combustion
This is where the cigar shows its true strength: the burn is long and straightalmost as if drawn with a ruler. I didn't have to make a single correction. Plus a dense, aromatic smoke that rounds off the experience perfectly. Just sit back and enjoy - that's how it should be.
Storage and ripening potential
The La Capitana Churchill is already absolutely smokeable in its current form and is a pleasure to smoke. Longer ageing could round off the creamy and woody notes even more, but this is not absolutely necessary. It is a cigar that is already convincing.
Conclusion - Review La Capitana Churchill
The La Capitana Churchill is a 90-point cigar and an absolutely solid companion. It does not aim to produce an explosion of aromas, but convinces through Balance, honesty and uncomplicated enjoyment. For beginners, it offers a gentle introduction to the world of Churchills, for advanced users it is a relaxed choice for moments when you just want to enjoy.
In terms of taste, La Capitana delivers exactly what you would expect from a good Churchill: classic aromas, reliable smoking behavior and a lot of relaxation.
Picture credits
- Vasilij Ratej
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