The other day my good friend, Stinkie at CigarBeat, sent me a surprise package of assorted cigars. One of the sticks contained in the box was a Cerdan Chamberlain.  I have never smoked this lonsdale, but was excited to fire it up. It had a very earthy and rugged appearance that was simply packaged naked with a white band. As you are aware, I love to try new cigars. I am always looking for a good smoke. With that said, I had to travel to a business meeting that was two hours away. This trip was the perfect opportunity to fire up the Cerdan Chamberlain.

The Cerdan Chamberlain is a medium-bodied delight developed by Juan Cerdan Soto. It is constructed with a Dominican binder and Dominican fillers. It is then finished with a Connecticut wrapper. It was tightly packed with long fillers creating an easy light along with a smooth draw. The Cerdan Chamberlain measures 6 x 44. It maintained an even burn with no issues. As I first lit this smoke, I got a surprise blast of a sweet floral or jasmine. At first, I thought I was smoking a flavored stick, but the taste quickly turned into an almond flavor that lasted for most of the smoking experience. However, as I approached the nub, the flavor turned to a sweet syrup. I was very surprised by the quality and construction of this cigar. More surprising was the unique cornucopia of taste coming from this mild Dominican.

I was very impressed with Cerdan Chamberlain. If you enjoy mild smokes, you may want to pick up a box of 25 for about $81. These would be perfect at ocean side or poolside. I just may pick up a box as well.

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