Blackbird Cuco
- Origin Domninican Republic
- Wrapper Brazil
- Binder Indonesia
- Filler Dominican
- Strength Medium
Can’t clip my wings! That’s the moto of this upstart, boutique cigar company. Blackbird Cigar Co. produces some really interesting sticks using great tobaccos. They also own their own factory in the Dominican Republic where they can control production from raw material to finished product. While the brand is young (it launched in 2019), their debut products created quite a stir in the industry. Each cigar blend they produce is named after a bird or bird related. I know what you’re thinking: Unkind is not a bird. Correct. But, as there was already a Raven cigar in existence, the brand owner chose Unkind as a flock of Ravens is called an unkindness. Pretty creative if you ask us, and their cigar Blackbird Unkind is just as inventive.
The Cuco (Spanish for Cuckoo) is a delightful medium-to-full bodied smoke that utilizes Dominican tobaccos along with a binder from Indonesia. Capping of this bird is a good-looking, oily Brazilian-grown Criollo wrapper. It’s the proverbial “feather in the cap” for this blend. These tobaccos combine to create a refreshingly fresh boutique blend that will not disappoint. Cuco has hints of chocolate and a touch of black pepper. Keep an eye on these birds, they’re flying high!