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Leaf n Grain Society – Weller by Cohiba Cigar Review Brand: Cohiba Vitola: Toro Filler: Nicaragua, Esteli and Ometepe Wrapper: San Agustin Ligero Binder: Conneticut Medio Tiempo Smoking time: 47 minutes Body: Medium Flavor: Mild to Medium Price: $19.99 What Makes it Special The Weller by Cohiba is a robusto extra 5.5×50 that uses a Honduran ligero wrapper from San Agustín, a Habano medio tiempo binder from Connecticut, and fillers from the Estelí and Ometepe, Nicaragua. This cigar was provided for review. Visual/Pre-Light Draw As with many whiskey cigars, it smells very whiskey/booze-forward pre-light. Even after cutting, the draw immediately presents whiskey notes, followed by a sweet grassy earth tone. The wrapper appearance on mine could have been smoother, with a large vein structure, and it appeared drier than I would prefer. First Third After light, the first flavors are whiskey, hay from the pre-light draws, and a retro of earthiness. Thankfully, the whiskey subsides around the first inch, and you can pick out more individual flavors on the pallet. Second Third Around halfway, the components of Wellers flavor come through with butterscotch,  vanilla, and baking spices in front of the earthiness from before. The draw is traditional for the luxury brand, a fine  medium to loose draw, causing that dime-stacking effect to the ash with each puff. Smoke generation is above  average. Final Third The final third aroma is of baked bread; flavors are earth, vanilla, cream, and a hint of baking spice. The label came off quite easily without disturbing the ash. Even with constant puffing, it won’t burn hot or off-kilter; no touchups or relights were ever needed. Score Down to the end, the spice is prevalent, with the notes of the whiskey’s vanilla and butterscotch on the retro. A well-balanced blend that is enhanced by the…