HERMANOS DE ARMAS DESCENDING SHADOWS | CIGAR REVIEW

NOVEMBER 8, 2026 - PHIL KURUT, COMEDY - CIGARS - MUSIC

HERMANOS DE ARMAS DESCENDING SHADOWS TORO (6 x 54)

WRAPPER: ECUADORIAN SUN GROWN

BINDER: NICARAGUA

FILLER: NICARAGUA

Shadows begins a bit spicy before earth takes over. Traces of burnt dark chocolate brownie hangs on the edges and sticks around on the finish. A touch too burnt. Perfect draw and smoke output.

Retrohale is surprisingly clean. Earthy and fresh.

Excellent burn connects with solid ash.

Cinnamon peeks in from time to time, unwilling to fully commit. Commitment issues? No way of knowing.

A couple of touch-ups after the half keep Shadows running straight.

Shadows smokes well and is quite enjoyable, but it seems like a cigar that wanted to do more.

SMOKE TIME: 1 hr. 55 mins.

RATING: 3 / 4 - Commitment issues…maybe.