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Smoking a RARE 1941 Cuban Cigar from World War 2!

Amazon Link to Cigar Ledger with Tasting Guide: https://a.co/d/iVTbwJr Join me as I light up a pre-embargo Cuban cigar—the H. de Cabanas y Carbajal from 1941! Found at a 100-year-old cigar shop auction, this 80-year-old beauty still delivers a smooth, creamy smoke with hints of leather, cedar, and dried fig. In this vintage cigar review, I’ll rate it across six categories: Balance, Draw, Construction, Complexity, Development, and Finish. Curious how a 1941 Cuban cigar holds up after decades? Hit play to find out! This isn’t just a smoke—it’s cigar history. I’ll share why pre-embargo Cubans are so legendary and what makes this one special. Got a vintage cigar story of your own? Drop it in the comments—I’m all ears. Like, subscribe, and check out my La Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor review next. Stay smoky! Balance: 100 “Legendary” Balance—how the flavors get along. This cigar’s like 2-day-old chili—everything’s had time to meld, and it just works. Every note lifts the others up, perfectly smooth, perfectly mild. I’ve got no complaints—it’s as balanced as it gets. 100—“Legendary”. Yeah, I said it. Draw: 83 “Good” Draw—how it pulls. I wanted this to be flawless so bad, but it’s not quite there. It’s not bad—doesn’t distract from the cigar at all—but for an $83 stick, I’m expecting an $83 draw, you know? It’s just a hair too tight for my liking. 83—“Good”. Construction: 90 “Great” Construction—how it’s built. For an 80-year-old cigar, this is solid. Nice pyramiding ash, no flaking, passes all my sit-tests, and the wrapper’s got a toothy texture I love. Only hiccup? The burn’s a bit uneven coming off the tapered foot—had to touch it up a couple times. Still, 90—“Great”. Complexity: 96 “Epic” Complexity—what’s in the mix. I wasn’t expecting much flavor-wise with all that aging, but this thing’s still got it. Rich and creamy, with savory leather and cedar up front. It’s mellow, like a whisper from 1941. Toward the end, I’m getting dried fig, a touch of light pepper on the inside of my lips, and this wholesome bread vibe that’s just… comforting. 96—“Epic”. Development: 88 “Good to Great” Development—how it changes. The age definitely plays a role here—it’s light on shifts. Stays pretty steady most of the way, but I did catch some changes from the second to final third, especially with that fig and pepper showing up. Not a rollercoaster, but enough to keep me interested. 88—“Good to Great”. Finish: 85 “Good to Great” Finish—what lingers. It’s light, no surprise there, but what’s left is pleasant. That creamy, bready note hangs on a bit, with a hint of cedar. Nothing bold, but it’s clean and doesn’t overstay its welcome. 85—“Good to Great”. Overall: 90 “Great” (97 with Experience Bonus) Overall, this cigar’s a trip. Averaging out, it’s a 90—“Great”, which is damn impressive for its age. But let’s be real—the experience of smoking a World War II-era Cuban adds something extra. I’m tacking on 7 points for the history, so call it a 97. Either way, it’s a great cigar and a hell of a story. That’s the H. de Cabanas y Carbajal, folks! A pre-embargo Cuban that’s been sitting in a box since 1941, and somehow still smokes like a dream. If you’ve ever tried a vintage stick, tell me about it in the comments—I’m all ears. Like this if you’re into cigar history, subscribe for more, and I’ll catch you next week—Stay smoky, my friends!