Caldwell Sevillana Reserva Review

Sevillana Reserva
Made by: Caldwell
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Vitola: Corona Gorda (5.7*46)

One of my favorite things about this cigar, just from an appearance standpoint, is the fact that above the bull on the band it reads “Loyalty over Greed.” The Caldwell Sevillana Reserva is the newer edition of the original Sevillana which is part of the JV line the company produces. These cigars run slightly lower in price then the regular line Caldwell’s. I usually enjoy the non-reserva Sevillana’s quite regularly, hopefully this version will keep up to my expectations.

Prelight

Being a budget cigar some area’s must have sacrifices in terms of quality. However, with my prior experience with the JV line, I know that looks can be deceiving and hide gems. The cap of the Caldwell Sevillana Reserva is not perfect by any means, but it is sturdily applied. The cigar is firmly packed until band point, and then it is slightly softer. The foot gives off a very distinct molasses like sweetness. The prelight draw reveals a slight tingle on the lips and is giving off the syrupy sweetness noted on the foot.

1/3

The cigar toasted with ease and evenly. Starts off with medium smoke output, mild to medium body, and a mix of nuttiness and cedar for the primary flavors. It finishes on a low Black pepper. Pretty dry flavors, the nut is perplexing me. Best description would be a deep almond with a slight black pepper tingle on the finish. Razor sharp burn line. The dryness is quick to appear on the draw, but once it fades the flavors linger in the mouth. Very firm sturdy gray ash. Relaxing cigar, great performance, toward the end of the first third the cedar overtook the almond, and the finish of light pepper remains.

2/3

My favorite thing about the regular Sevillana is that it is a casual cigar, you can sit have a full conversation and then realize your enjoying what your smoking a lot. The Caldwell Sevillana Reserva holds onto those same characteristics. No problems with the cigar at all, perfect burn, and despite the dryness the flavors are still detectable. The cedar and nuttiness are still in control and the pepper finish is still present. This is a very consistent and predictable cigar. If you liked the profile at the start of the cigar, you will still be loving it. The pepper finish is noticeable on the retrohale if you can’t find it in the primary flavors. Toward the end of the second third the pepper tingle is coming up but is still muffled by the cedar and almond. The smoke has gotten thicker and creamier. Flavors are remaining constant.

3/3

No changes to note other than the pepper tingle has continued to rise very slowly. The almond is stronger than the cedar again, and this cigar just hit the one hour mark. Toward the end of the last third there was a low strength, but the flavors held till the end of the cigar. Smoke Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Conclusion: 87

This is a great consistent cigar. I had to dock a couple points for the basic aesthetics of construction. But this flavor profile and the burn time of the cigar is something that is rare and wonderful. The body of the cigar ended at a medium but overall the stick is a mild to medium body with low strength. Best place to smoke it would be among company and as a relaxing casual cigar.

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