Size: 7 1/2″ x 41
Vitola: Long Panetela
Wrapper:Honduran Habano
Origin: Honduras
Made at the same factory as the ultra hot Illusione brand, the Tempus is also becoming a very popular hard to get cigar. You can find the Tempus at Empire Cigars. I really enjoyed the corona I tried earlier, so I couldn’t wait to try the lancero…
To start off for a lencero it has great draw and an even burn.
Now a lancero is really a size that really showcases wrapper not the filler, but for some reason all I taste is filler. I’m picking up a strong ligero taste and not much else. It is harsh and one-dimensional. The finish is very short with a chariness and spicy pepper notes.
I did seem to level out in the second half, but by far this was disappointing. I will need to try another size before my final judgment on the Tempus.
Rating: 75 (C)
