"La Gloria Cubana has long been one of the cigar industrys premier brands. This 800lb gorilla has been responsible for some of the industrys most flavorful - and highest quality - cigars from the Dominican Republic....let alone the rest of the world. And thanks to a handful of tasty new releases, this grizzled vet is only getting better with age.For example, Artesanos Retro Especiale. This blend is classic to the bone. The beautiful band hugs a gorgeous Connecticut wrapper from Honduras thats flawless and seamless in appearance. Beneath, two flavorful binders conceal a feisty blend of long-fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican, with a generous helping of long-leaf ligeros from each country for good measure. These binders - a rich Nicaraguan leaf and a zesty Mexican leaf - generate a wealth of flavor, but maintain superior balance throughout. Complex is an understatement....as the LGC Artesanos Retro Especiale yields a rustic earthy flavor paired with rich tobacco and Cuban-esque notes from start to finish. Enjoyable to the nub, this just might be the ultimate LGC."