The CHC Serie E Hermoso No.2 is a cigar made in Estelí, Nicaragua, at the Tabacalera Pichardo. The blend is made of an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper, a binder from Jalapa (Nicaragua), and fillers from Jalapa, Ometepe, and Pueblo Nuevo (Nicaragua). “CHC” stands for Crowned Heads Court. “Serie E” refers to Eddie Van Halen and his famous “Eruption” guitar solo that he recorded in 1978.
Four vitolas belong to the Seire E line: Petite Edmundo (4 3/8 x 52), 5150 (5 1/2 x 50), Hermoso No. 2 (6 1/8 x 48), and Sublime (6 1/2 x 54). All are sold in 20-count boxes.
The cigars are dressed up in a Maduro leaf, which is smooth to the touch. Construction is excellent, and the cigars look very appealing to the eye.
- Country of Origin: Nicaragua
- Size: 48 x 154 mm (6.125″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $10.25 – € –
CHC Serie E Hermoso No.2: the cold draw reveals scents of milk chocolate. The opening delivers earthy notes to the palate with a roasted touch.
The first third brings notes of green pepper, a vegetal touch, and wood resin to the palate. In the background, there is a rich aroma of mushrooms. The smoke is creamy, and the strength is medium-full (4/5).
In the middle third, the wood resin is confirmed with the spices that now turn to black pepper. A rich note of leather also joins the flavor profile, and the strength is confirmed (4/5).
The final third turns to balsamic notes, together with some vegetal nuances. The spices are still present but in a way more contained way and only in the background. The strength doesn’t change (4/5).
Overall, the CHC Serie E Hermoso No.2 is an intense cigar that develops an evolutive, creamy, rich smoke. The puffs are smooth, and the intensity is nice.