The Manila Cigar

Tabacalera is the Philippines' oldest and most popular brand. This is the flagship brand of La Flor de La Isabela. Tabacalera is credited as the brand that made Philippine cigars world-famous, and represents close to three hundred years of cigar production. Tabacalera is noted for its mild, sweet, and very slightly spicy taste that has for so many years defined the "Manila Cigar."

Flavour
mild and light in the body and flavour
extremely easy smoke, very approachable
very unique flavour, stays mild from start to finish with no bitterness
a good day-time cigar

Aroma
light
floral in nature
easy to take, like a cool spring breeze

Aftertaste
light and non-offensive
with a subtle taste of grass and wood

Wrapper
Java, Indonesia (very popular, used in some of the best cigars)

Binder
Philippines

Filler
Isabela, Philippines (Philippine tobacco has the best burning quality of any tobacco in the world and produces a white ash)

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Review:
I have started to enjoy mundane luxuries like the cigar in my early 20's. And since I have just started to accumulate wealth I tried to look for cheaper luxury goods. What I found out is that many Philippine made products are of international standard quality. So always look for local favorites first. One of which is the Tabacalera.

For less than $5 this cigar has adequate mild flavor. Hints of wood as promised, a good draw and consistent burn. I would recommend this to a first time Filipino cigar aficionado.