We reviewed the Guantanamera 'Cristales' a while back: http://cigarsandpipes.blogspot.com/2009/02/cigar-guantanamera-cristales.html and unfortunately they were not really up to scratch, scoring only a 4/10. The Cuban company's newest cigar, the 'Minuto' scores only slightly better, a paltry 5/10.
The problem with the Guantanameras (both the Cristales and the Minutos) is that they are extremely light-bodied. I'll admit, some people like a mild cigar, but far too little flavour has no excuse; there's light-bodied, and then there's anorexic. Nevertheless, I have absolutely no negative comments about the little flavour there was; they are certainly smokable, just failing to impress.
The Minutos are petit coronas (4 inches long and 43 gauge), and unfortunately smoke rather quickly for their size. Once again, the prices vary between Europe and the UK (€2,50 for a pack of three on the continent, and about £3.50 for a single cigar in the UK).
- Smoking time: 15-20 minutes
- Flavour: 2/10
- Smoke Sweetness: 4/10
- Tar (1=very wet, 10=very dry): 8/10
- Value for Money: 4/10
- Indulgence Factor: 4/10
Agreed. Guanranamera Minutos are unremarkable in just about any aspect. In addition, there is a rather foul taste towards the end. While they are certainly inexpensive, one gets what one has paid for.
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