Cigar Advisor Review Panel: Jake Wyatt Icarus
Daring to Fly
Does Jake Wyatt’s innovative Icarus reach new heights? This plucky premium takes its name from the ill-fated Greek hero and aims to push boundaries, like its namesake. Featuring a unique long filler mix that includes Tennessee fire-cured tobacco, the Icarus promises a smoke that's both adventurous and memorable.
The Specs:
Factory: Casamorabo Tabacalera S.R.L.
Size: 5” x 50 Robusto
Strength: Medium – Full
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Dominican Republic
Filler: Dominican Republic, PA Broadleaf, Tennessee Fire Cured
Presentation: Box of 22 cigars
Construction: Nicely colored wrapper with visible oil and tooth.
Pre-Light Flavor: Fire-cured tobacco.
Core Flavors: Oak, earth/mineral.
Draw: Slight resistance.
Ash: Grey, firm, and stable.
Aroma: Campfire, sweet tobacco.
Jake Wyatt Icarus Robusto Cigar Review – Our Highs, Lows & Whoas!
Now, let's dive into what we thought about this ambitious new blend. Did it reach new frontiers of flavor, or did its wings melt under our scrutiny? Here's our breakdown of the highs, lows, and unexpected "whoas" with the Jake Wyatt Icarus:
Highs:
- The fire-cured tobacco wasn’t overpowering. (Ryan)
- Plentiful smoke production across multiple samples. (Paul)
- Consistent and less camp-fire-like than I expected. Speaks to the, ‘I like my coffee black’ crowd. (Jared)
- Sports an overall complex flavor profile. (Pullo)
Lows:
- Some consistency issues. (Ryan)
- Burn issues requiring corrections in the last portion of the cigar. (Paul)
- Not much sweetness and some construction hiccups on one of my samples. (Jared)
- Flavors that may not appeal to all palates. (Pullo)
Whoas:
- An ideal gateway for people looking to experiment with fire-cured tobacco. (Ryan)
- A bold and unique take on integrating fire-cured tobacco into cigars. (Paul)
- Folks looking to try fire-cured tobacco will appreciate its approachability. (Jared)
- Unexpected flavor shift in the final third and it’s here that the Icarus stretches its wings and flies. (Pullo)