No Joke

Cigar Reviewed: Fratello Arlequin

Smoked at: The Tobacco Company 6301 Grayson Rd A-130, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Named after an Italian comedy theatre role, there is little to joke about with Fratello's Arlequin

Vitola: Robusto Prensado (5.5 x 52)

Wrapper Color: Marduo

Wrapper Type: Mexican

Filler: Nicaragua/Peru

Binder: Ecuador

Section: Box pressed

Admittedly, this was not the first Fratello cigar I had planned to try, nor was its vitola (I'm a Toro guy), but after finishing the stick, I am glad to have spent time puffing on this excellently constructed, maduro colored stress reliever. Its cold draw was simple, easy, and accompanied by a sweet, mild taste of stone fruit and cinnamon. Although it had a wavy burn at times, it never tunneled, canoed, or became too hot to hold. Flavor stayed consistent throughout and I can say, with confidence, that Fratello has a winner on their hands. I would happily spend the $10 again and again to live with this cigar.