Cigars come in various strengths and flavors.  My Exile Wired Double Coronas are a larger cigar, at 7.25×52.  The wrapper was a medium brown, and well-constructed.  The bands are colorful, but not garish.  Exiles come in a paper wrapper, but Exile Wireds come in plastic sleeves, packaged 24 to a small wire-bound crate. 

The Exile Wired is a fuller-flavored cigar.  I would descibe it probably as a medium-full flavor.  It’s not the strongest flavored cigar around, but it’s a stronger flavor- “toastier”- than I usually want, especially without a stouter beverage such a strong coffee, whiskey, or Scotch.  This is probably not the best choice for those just beginning to smoke cigars.

The burn is usually even.  I had one cigar that didn’t burn evenly, but since all the others I’ve seen or smoked were very even, I believe that was a fluke.  The draw is on the tighter side, requiring a pull every minute or two to stay lit.  The burn time, because of the tighter draw, sturdy construction, and larger size, is very long.  I get at least 90 minutes out of every cigar.  Ash is at least 1.5 inches before falling.  Smoke is moderate.

Exile Wired Double Corona

Flavor: 3.5 stars
Construction: 4.5 stars
Burn: 5 stars

This is a solid 4-star cigar.  It’s not one I want to smoke every week, but it’s great for when you have a lot of time to spare, and a strong beverage to pair it with.  Find a friend or two, kick back, and enjoy!