(Description taken from hdacigars.com website)
HDA was born when Andray and Zack set off on a journey to create bold flavor from the world’s best tobacco. In everything they do, they never lose site of their military roots.
Their cigars are made in James Brown's Oveja Negra factory.
Andray F. McCuien
Andray became a cigar enthusiast during a tour to Iraq in 2008; just one of many stops in his Army career. After a hard day, he found nothing was better than a great smoke with fellow comrades. Since retiring from active service as a Signal Chief Warrant Officer 3, he has made it his mission to create a cigar brand that signifies the unity and camaraderie experienced with his brothers and sisters in arms.
Zack Van Ginkel
Air Force veteran with a career focused in aviation, cigars are more than just a hobby – they’re a passion. HDA provided the perfect opportunity to transform that passion into a career. He is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for HDA, focusing on what he believes are the two most important cigar qualities: construction and flavor.
The Cataclysm features a fusion of Nicaraguan tobacco from Ometepe and Condega, wrapped in the commanding presence of an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. With each draw, it conjures a storm of flavors, blending the earthy richness of Ometepe with the fiery intensity of Condega, evoking a dark and powerful symphony on the palate. Brace yourself for a journey into the heart of darkness, where The Cataclysm reigns supreme.
VITOLA: Toro 6×54
WRAPPER: Ecuadorian Habano
BINDER: Nicaraguan
FILLER: Nicaraguan
The cigar is well made and has a nice feel in the hand.
The test draw after cutting the cap was a little firm but I went with it. The initial flavors at light up were a berry type note (something like a red berry) , a touch of brown sugar, a lot of earthiness, and black coffee. The sweet notes are weak and muted. There was black pepper rated at 6; rather light. Not the best of starts.
At the first third (27 minutes) the ash was still intact. I still had the berry note with a low level sweetness, a ton of earthiness, and black coffee. There is very little sweetness in the cigar. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is the berry with light lingering black pepper. I rated the first third 85.
Moving through the second third (54 minutes) the ash was still intact. The berry notes are still there and now there is a little cream, but it doesn't help much. There is still a lot of earthiness and black coffee. There is also some bitterness. The finish is a watered down berry with a little cream and good lingering black pepper. The cigar is medium bodied. These notes are not working with me. They are not appealing. I rated the second third 82.
The cigar lasted 1 hour 20 minutes. The cigar did not change much in the final third. I still had the same notes, strength, and finish. This cigar was a miss for me. I held the score of 82 for the final third. I had high hopes since it's a veteran owned company but I must be honest. For the most part the trio of cigars was not my thing. The Veiled Mutiny was the best of the bunch. Give all 3 a try and see what you think.
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