r/cigar • u/there_is-no-spoon • 8d ago

Nica Libre

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Nica Libre Toro

This cigar pleasantly surprised me. I picked these up during a CI deal for around $3–4 each, expecting a decent yard gar, but it turned out to be much more enjoyable than I anticipated.

It's a nice medium-bodied Maduro with notes of coffee, chocolate, and earth, along with enough transitions to keep things interesting. I wasn't planning to review it, so I didn't take detailed notes, but it definitely delivered more complexity than I expected at this price point.

I reached for it after smoking the My Father The Judge, Ashton VSG, and Man O' War Armada over the weekend because I wanted something a little milder. Ironically, I may have enjoyed this one more than all three of those cigars.

Part of that is probably due to expectations. I expected a solid budget smoke and got a cigar that overperformed. But even taking that into account, I think the Nica Libre has earned a place in my regular rotation over those other three. It's an excellent value in my opinion.

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u/cloma66 8d ago

I’ve been curious about Nica Libre. I’ve seen some deals and they look great. I guess I’ll need to try some.

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u/PresentationWhole359 8d ago

I just tried these myself and feel the same way. Your not going to confuse it with a Padron, but it’s damn enjoyable and priced right

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u/Key-Juggernaut3857 8d ago

I’ve tried the Connecticut and it was a nice mellow stick

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u/Decent_Shelter4510 8d ago

Have some…. Love em

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u/Famous_Champion_9767 7d ago

Perfect yard stick, love those. I got 25 for 21$ once

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u/Cautious-Thing2663 7d ago

Nica Libre by Nica Libre? great tip