Cigar Review: United Cigar Group Firecracker Brand: United Cigar Group Vitola: 3.5 x 50 Filler: DOMINICAN & NICARAGUAN LIGERO, DOMINICAN SECO Wrapper: ECUADORIAN HABANO Binder: DOMINICAN CRIOLLO Smoking time: 17 minutes Body: Medium Flavor: Medium to Full Price: $6.49 What Makes it Special An original vitola with a closed foot and a long fuse, meant to set off a fiery explosion of flavor from the beginning. Let’s see how it works out together. Visual/Pre-Light Draw Visually the long fuse is dominant though the first thing I remove. I also opted to remove the band already since it is such a short vitola, and I didn’t want to struggle with it later or accidentally burn it. The wrapper is dry in appearance, with visible veins. First Third Once lit, a strong pepper hits you first thing as intended. It is especially pronounced on the lips as well, reminiscent of when I’ve done spicy wings challenges. A slight earthiness is present on the cool down. Second Third Nothing much to note on the flavor front, there was a bit of an unburnt portion here I corrected, ash holds to the halfway point. I am getting a slight creaminess on the retro. Final Third Still just dominant pepper and a slight creamines on the retro. The earthiness on the finish is still there. For its spiciness and the dry appearance of mine it does not force me to drink, which is very welcome. In such a short vitola I’m not surprised there isn’t much happening as far as flavor transitions, however it has lived up to its obvious intent. Score I will say this blend is likely not for everyone. But if you’re looking for a quick smoke that will punch you in the throat this will get that job done no problem.…