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Perdomo Habano Cigar Review
As always, cross-posted at The Cigar Spy.
*****
Target Name:
Perdomo Habano Corojo
Target Vitals:
Wrapper: Cuban-Seed Corojo
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan (from Esteli, Condega & Jalapa regions)Vitola: Torpedo 6x54Strength: Medium Bodied
Duration: 1:45:00Average Price: $6.00-7.00 from either online or at a local B&M
Background Info:
Perdomo Cigars released the Perdomo Habano in August 2007. The company has touted this cigar in its use of three different tobaccos from different regions in Nicaragua, making for a balanced and enjoyable smoking experience.
Mission Debrief:
Like the La Escepcion from my last review, I found the Perdomo Habano by accident, the box stuck in a corner of my B&M's walk-in humidor. As I have not had as much experience in smoking the wares of Perdomo as I do of other popular cigar brands, I thought this would be a great time to get more acquainted with this line from Perdomo.
While I didn't find any issues or problems with the veiny, cuban-seed corojo wrapper pre-burn, I did find that once I removed the band (designed from Cuban artwork from the 1900's) I had an crack in the wrapper about an inch in length. I am unsure that if this was present pre-burn or if it happened during the smoking time. Thankfully, the crack didn't inhibit the smoking in any way. The cigar did have a strong cedar aroma pre-burn. This is most likely from the Spanish Cedar box that the cigars shipped in.
The initial hint of flavor that came right in the first draw of the cigar was cocoa, but dissipated within five minutes of smoking and was replaced with a hint of sweetness. The draw on this cigar was balanced: open, effortless with a minimum amount of resistance. During the halfway point of the cigar, I detected leathery hints, while the sweet flavors from the beginning took a backseat. In the last third is where I got a strong flavor of burnt coffee, and it stayed prominent throughout the end of the smoke time.
While I would categorize this cigar medium bodied, the last third of this cigar is much stronger than first two thirds because of that burnt coffee flavor. While I am a big proponent of full bodied cigars, this flavor doesn't go away and borders on bitter, especially when you have kind of flavor for at least 30 minutes.
No issues were found with the burn, although I did have to relight the cigar a couple time throughout the smoking time. Expect a white, firm ash from this cigar. I never felt I would end up with a lap or shirt full of ash, which is always a bonus. Because of the flavors of the last third of the cigar, the finish on the cigar is a bit longer than what I would consider normal (couple of hours).
Final Analysis:
Another cigar that was good but didn't blow me away. The burnt coffee flavors from the last third of the cigar almost killed it for me. I would be curious to know if anyone has taken the time to let these sit for a few months to see if the final flavors toned down and got more in line with the rest of the cigar. I may end up doing just that to give this cigar proper closure.
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La Escepcion Classic Excepcionales Cigar Review
As always, posted at The Cigar Spy.
Target Name:
La Escepcion Classic Excepcionales
Target Vitals:
Wrapper: Honduran Habano Talanga
Binder: Ometepe Nicaragan
Filler: NicaraganVitola: 5 1/2 x 50Strength: Medium Bodied
Duration: 2 1/2 hoursAverage Price: $6.00-7.00 from either online or at a local B&M
Background Info:
Originally a Cuban brand started back in the mid 1800's, the La Escepcion brand was revived under the General Cigar banner, makers of Hoyo de Monterrey, Partagas and Punch to name a few. Honduran-made, this is the first cigar to boast using binder from the Nicaraguan island of Ometepe.
Mission Debrief:
This cigar qualifies as one of those that you are looking through your local B&M and the band or name catches your eye, and you don't recognize it right away (or at all in my case). I caught this one in a middle display, partially paired between a couple of boxes of La Traviatas, which I also purchased at that time. Always up for trying something unfamiliar to me, I picked up a couple to see what I could discern.
I did come upon two minor issues with the physical appearance of the cigar: one small cuff in the wrapper and a soft spot about the width of my pinkie finger around the middle of the cigar. None of these issues affected the draw or burn of the cigar. Aromas of wood and a hint of chocolate were detected from the cigar pre-burn, which were confirmed in the flavors upon burning.
I used a cutter and butane lighter for starting the cigar and was met with an even, easy draw right from the onset. Wood hints and a bit of spice were the pre-dominant flavors at the beginning. While the spice faded away after an initial five to ten minutes, I did discover slight hints of chocolate closer to the halfway point in the cigar's two and a half hour burn time. While I enjoyed the flavors of the cigar and the draw, I felt a bit like the overall flavors stayed a bit monotone; it lacked the complexity of flavor that we can be accustomed to from other brands.
Expect a shorter draw with this cigar. While I would describe the flavors as medium bodied, the taste didn't stay with me for more than a couple of hours. The thick, grayish-white smoke was a nice touch as well. The only drawbacks I found with this cigar was that the burn did need a couple of minor corrections throughout the duration. The ash was also quite flaky and ended up with a lap or couch cushion full. While I am certainly a magnet to cigar ash, this particular cigar made it only that much worse.
Final Analysis:
I have to say that I enjoyed this cigar but it didn't necessarily blow me away. The complement of flavors were nice but it didn't have the complexity to really make this cigar a home-run hitter. The drawbacks were minor with this cigar and the price point I felt was fair. I'm curious to know if anyone out there has aged this for any length of time (three months plus) and if that would make this cigar shine a bit more. While I wouldn't turn this cigar down if offered, I can't say for certain if I would purchase this cigar again.
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The Jameson Review: Rockstone Coffee
Cross Posted at The Cigar Spy.
I'm here with the second part of The Jameson Review, which is not a cigar review this time around. Part 2 consists of a review of their private label Rockstone Coffee. While I have been drinking coffee from a very early age thanks to the influence of one of my grandparents, this is honestly the first coffee review I have done.
So far, I have tried two of their offerings: the Sumatra Mandehling and Sumatra Blue Batak. Both medium roast. Both also come in whole beans, so grinding is a must. Preparation for both coffees was in the use of our French Press. Additives to the coffee include a little bit of milk and the rough equivalent of one sugar.
For the Sumatra Madehling, I was really impressed by a pleasant, smooth flavor of the coffee. Maybe even a slight nuttiness to the taste. Usually with certain store-bought coffee or even some offered in restaurants or coffee chains, the general attributes found are a burnt taste and slight (or moderate) acidity to the taste. With the Sumatra Madehling, I received none of the above. I also noted a very balanced body; very much similar to how I would look at a medium-bodied cigar. In fact, both of these coffees can pair well with just about any kind of cigar: mild, medium or full bodied.
As for the Blue Batak, which was also excellent, the only difference I could tell in the coffee was a bit more nuttiness to the flavor and maybe a slightly oily texture to the coffee.
Final Analysis:
If you're looking for premium coffee that has great flavor and can pair well with cigars, look no further. The price point in my mind for the coffee seems fair, depending on how much you are wanting to buy. While my wife and I are not huge coffee drinkers (and that could easily change when the baby arrives), this is certainly a brand that I would buy. It also makes it easy to pick up a few cigars at the same time. =)
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The Cigar Spy CAO La Traviata Contest
I'm hosting a contest on The Cigar Spy. Basically, it's giving people a chance to guess the date in which our first child decides to join the rest of us. Give it a look if you are interested in the possibility of winning 10 CAO La Traviatas. Most of March is already gone!
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Five Favorite Cigars of 2009
Cross posted at The Cigar Spy.
As 2009 comes to a close, all of us tend to look back on the year in retrospect, for good, bad or otherwise. Typically for cigar smokers, the question comes to "Which cigars were my favorite this year?"... or "Which cigars will I never buy again?" While I can say for sure that the number of bad cigars I have had this year were very small, I've been fortunate that the vast majority of cigars I have smoked for both leisure and for review, I have enjoyed. With all this in mind, I wanted to pick out five (in no particular order) that stood out in my mind and really made me appreciate what the respective companies put in to make a great cigar.
Nub Maduro
It took awhile for this particular Nub to hit the local scene, but it has been popular since it did, especially in my house. As any who know me well enough, Nubs are a staple in my humidor, as I'm a fan of all of them. The Nub Maduro is no different. A rich, thick, mocha flavor but with a smooth maduro texture that makes it hard to put down. For a quicker maduro smoke, you can not go wrong.
God of Fire
The first time I saw this cigar was in Casa Fuente in Las Vegas. While I turned it down for various Opus X and house brand cigars, I ended up with a God of Fire from The Boss himself. I tend to turn away from milder cigars, but the God of Fire really stood out in my mind, as it had the most pronounced cinnamon flavors of anything I have ever smoked. It ended up being a pleasant smoke that has always stayed in the back of my mind. The price doesn't agree with me, but I love the cigar nevertheless.
Room101 by Camacho
As I said in my review on it last month, this is a fantastic cigar. Everything from how the overall persona of the brand is presented to the attention to detail on the band to the flawless construction and build of the cigar. And it just so happens that the cigar is a great smoke as well - medium body with a hit of slight pepper and earth. I often wonder if Matt, Dylan and the folks at Camacho put anything "extra" into this cigar because it has made waves this year. Whatever they are doing, please keep it up.
Cain Maduro
Another great maduro and another representation of Sam Leccia and the Oliva family. The Cain Maduro represents to me what a true full-bodied, maduro cigar should be like and it is certainly not a disappointment. Mocha, spice and leather all combine together a smooth smoking experience, which in my mind is difficult to pass up. I almost added the Cain Ligero to this list, but I ended up one night smoking two of them in a single night and they put me on my ass. Both are great, but I think I prefer the Maduro just a bit more.
CAO La Traviata
The combination of leather and wood hints and the oily Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, made for an enjoyable, medium to full bodied smoke. While some cigars grab the attention with the band or even the box, this one grabbed me with the oily wrapper. This is basically my new Brazilia; better stated, my new favorite from CAO. Just comes slightly under price from the Brazilia as well. All the more reason to purchase the La Traviata.
Final Thoughts
Well, this is my final report for 2009. I want to quickly say how thankful I am to be able to write for The Cigar Spy. Special thanks to The Boss for giving me the continued opportunity to be apart of everything here. And thank you to everyone who reads, comments, retweets and passes along my reviews. You can expect me to carry onward in 2010. Be on the lookout for a contest I will be hosting in January to help roll in the coming of my first child in a few months. Until then, peace and many cigars be with all of you.
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Fuente Fuente Opus X Cigar Review
Cross posted at The Cigar Spy
Fantastic cigar, although I really expect nothing less from the Opus X brand. If you are lucky enough to find these at a comfortable price, pick these up immediately. Otherwise, the Fuente Fuente Opus X is delegated to the "special occasion" category of cigar purchases.
Target Name:
Fuente Fuente Opus X
Target Vitals:
Wrapper: Dominican Natural
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Vitola: Corona (5 5/8 x 46)
Strength: Full Bodied
Average Price: $10.00 to $20.00 or more depending on where you shop online
Vitola: Corona (5 5/8 x 46)
Strength: Full Bodied
Average Price: $10.00 to $20.00 or more depending on where you shop online
Background Info:
The Opus X brand is special in that all of the tobacco grown for use in this cigar is strictly from the Dominican Republic, brought on from the handywork of Carlos Fuente, Jr. in 1992. Today, the Opus X brand continues to be one of the most popular premium cigar brands on the market today, favored by both industry writers and aficionados around the world.
Mission Debrief:
A friend of mine stopped by last week on business and to thank me for the Gurkha Factum I gave him the week prior. As a thank you, he left a couple of Fuente Fuente Opus X on my desk (Thanks again Rob if you happen to read this). I was a bit surprised as this quality of cigar was not something I was accustomed to. Even my brother who has a very limited knowledge of cigars knew of the high quality and (sometimes) price of the cigar. The only thing that was mentioned from my friend was that they were not taken care of as well as they could have been and could be a bit dry. Slightly dry, yes they were, but nothing too terrible.
Giving it the customary physical interrogation, the only issues I found with the cigar were in regard to its dryness. Translation: a bit of the middle part of the wrapper was coming apart from itself. Again, as it was a gift from a friend, it's something I can overlook. Bought in a brick and mortar store or online in this condition would be unacceptable.
Lighting the cigar up and giving it a few full draws, like its standard and more unique Opus X siblings, the Fuente Fuente is quite complex in terms of flavors. Hints of wood and ever-so slight taste of sweetness, balanced out to where while it is certainly full-bodied right from the start. However, it's not overbearing in the least; in my opinion, you would not need a full stomach to smoke this. I didn't feel that the overall strength of the cigar increased until the last fourth, so you can expect to have a consistent full-bodied flavor throughout the two-hour smoke time. And even though it is a very bodied cigar, I didn't find the finish to be any longer on the palette than normal.
The ash is also welcomed to this cigar in that it has an excellent white hue and it stays firm to the end, leaving little worries in everyone's favorite "ash gifts." Besides the wrapper slightly off of itself midway through the cigar, it didn't interfere in the cigar's burn.
Recommendations:
Fantastic cigar, although I really expect nothing less from the Opus X brand. If you are lucky enough to find these at a comfortable price, pick these up immediately. Otherwise, the Fuente Fuente Opus X is delegated to the "special occasion" category of cigar purchases.
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Room101 by Camacho Cigar Review
As always, posted initially at the The Cigar Spy.
This cigar is going to be one of my favorites for 2009 without a doubt. A great combination of flavors and strength, coupled with a unique and hip marketing drive makes this cigar a formidable opponent in the market today. The price point is exactly what I would expect for this cigar and in my opinion, it's a fair price for what you are getting. Buy these with confidence, knowing comfortably that you will be smoking what is in my opinion, an excellent cigar.
*****
Target Name:
Room101 by Camacho
Target Vitals:
Wrapper: Semilla 101 (Honduran)
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Mix of Honduran and Dominican Tobacco
Vitola: 404 (Torpedo 6x54)
Strength: Medium Bodied
Average Price: $8.69 per stick at 2GuysSmokeShop; $191.99 per box of 25
Vitola: 404 (Torpedo 6x54)
Strength: Medium Bodied
Average Price: $8.69 per stick at 2GuysSmokeShop; $191.99 per box of 25
Background Info:
A development from Matt Booth, Dylan Austin and the Camacho family, the Room 101 brand was initially about the creation of cigar accessories, but soon developed into the creation of a cigar. The design and marketing of the cigar has been strategically planned to appeal to everyone, while at the same time, broadening the brand, interest and knowledge to the smoker.
Mission Debrief:
Certain cigars in 2009 have created a noticeable buzz around the internet and social media circles. Cigars such as the Cain and the Nub from the Olivia family and the La Traviata from CAO are recent examples that come to mind. Another recent addition to this group is the Room101 by Camacho. Everyone I follow on Twitter that has smoked this cigar has been blown away by it. I figured it was high time for me to find out what all the excitement was about.
Giving the cigar a detailed visual examination, I found zero flaws in the wrapper, band or the cigar itself. The veiny wrapper, a Semilla 101 hailing from Honduras, was specifically grown for this cigar. The double band, hued a black and silver, really helped complete the overall look of the cigar, giving it an eye-catching visual appeal. The dragon mask on the side of the band especially caught my eye. Doing more research into the development of the cigar, using specific pieces from Japanese theatre and Buddhism practices was all part of developing the mystique and interest of the Room101 brand.
Toasting the end of the cigar and taking my first couple of resistance-free draws, I was met with an immediate hint of dull, peppery flavors. Subtle, very light on the palette but noticeable. And throughout the first half of the cigar, it stayed exactly like this. Starting into the second half of the cigar is where more pepper and a touch of earthiness became more apparent. Also a modest increase to the intensity of the flavor of the tobacco. Think of turning a volume from four to six; it's not a lot but you can hear the change. During the last third, that same intensity increased even more, giving the cigar a strong, almost full-bodied close to its smoking time. It's because of this strong ending that the overall finish to the cigar is longer than on similarly-bodied smokes.
The ash on this cigar was a bit flaky, so bear that in mind as you progress onward. The only complaint I had on the cigar was that the burn was somewhat uneven and needed some retouching. I did find that the second Room101 that I smoked, while still slightly uneven in burn, was much better overall.
Recommendations:
This cigar is going to be one of my favorites for 2009 without a doubt. A great combination of flavors and strength, coupled with a unique and hip marketing drive makes this cigar a formidable opponent in the market today. The price point is exactly what I would expect for this cigar and in my opinion, it's a fair price for what you are getting. Buy these with confidence, knowing comfortably that you will be smoking what is in my opinion, an excellent cigar.
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Graycliff 1666 Cigar Review
Cross-posted at The Cigar Spy. Check it out.
This is a enjoyable, medium bodied maduro. It has a nice complement of flavors, won't bog you down in terms of strength and the price point is agreeable to most. While it didn't have the "wow factor" from the La Traviata in my last review, the Graycliff 1666 is certainly one I'll be looking for in the future.
Target Name:
Graycliff 1666
Target Vitals:
Wrapper: Jaltapec Maduro
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler: Mix of Brazilian, Columbian, Mexican and Peruvian Tobacco
Vitola: Presidente (Churchill 7x48)
Strength: Medium Bodied
Average Price: Around $100-140 for a bundle of 20
Vitola: Presidente (Churchill 7x48)
Strength: Medium Bodied
Average Price: Around $100-140 for a bundle of 20
Background Info:
Enrico Garzazoli, owner of Graycliff Cigars, brought aboard Avelino Lara to complement his five-star restaurant (1st in the Caribbean) and second largest wine collection. Avelino Lara is better known as the former personal cigar roller to Fidel Castro and the man responsible for the creation of the Cuban Cohiba brand.
This cigar was named in honor of the first building located where the restaurant and wine collection are located today. It is estimated that this first building was one of the first structures developed for the city of Nassau.
Mission Debrief:
I found this cigar by simple accident and chance, rummaging through my secondary humidor containing a large cache of various cigars purchased from a family member. Buried somewhere near the bottom is where I came upon the Graycliff 1666. Not having had the opportunity to smoke any of these cigars in the past, I felt this would be a nice candidate for immediate interrogation.
Appearance-wise for this cigar, I found a couple of small chips in the veiny, maduro wrapper. Nothing else of fault. I felt that the copper and blue hued band, while nothing elaborate or elegant, completed the overall look of the cigar. No overly packed or soft spots were detected in the length of the cigar as well.
Moving away from my punch and using my favorite Xikar cutter and a butane lighter, I gave the cigar a couple of firm draws and took in the flavors presented to me. This is one of those Maduros that looks worse than it is, as it's a bit milder than you would think. The persistent flavors I found were a dark coffee/espresso and a touch of spice and earthiness. Nothing overpowering here but pleasant to the palette. I did find in the last third of the cigar that I felt it was burning a bit hot, as the flavors pushed towards a harsher, side.
Expect a nice, even burn overall. I did have to relight the cigar a couple of times throughout the two hours and change smoke time. In the last third of the cigar, the wrapper was starting to unravel a bit from the cigar. I think this is because of the status of my secondary humidor and not necessarily from the cigar. The finish for this cigar was slightly longer, most likely because of the maduro wrapper but it is nothing out of the ordinary.
Recommendations:
This is a enjoyable, medium bodied maduro. It has a nice complement of flavors, won't bog you down in terms of strength and the price point is agreeable to most. While it didn't have the "wow factor" from the La Traviata in my last review, the Graycliff 1666 is certainly one I'll be looking for in the future.
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CAO La Traviata Cigar Review
Cross-posted at The Cigar Spy.
I can say without reservation that this is my new favorite from CAO. A great balance of flavors with a very happy price point that anyone can appreciate. I would like to try out the other sizes to see if there is any discernible differences. Give this one a chance you will not be sorry.
Target Name:
CAO La Traviata
Target Vitals:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
Binder: Cameroon
Tobacco: Nicaraguan and Dominican
Vitola: Intrepido (Churchill 7x48)
Strength: Medium to Full Bodied
Average Price: $5 to $6 per stick; around $120 per box of 24
Vitola: Intrepido (Churchill 7x48)
Strength: Medium to Full Bodied
Average Price: $5 to $6 per stick; around $120 per box of 24
Background Info:
Introduced this year at the IPCRR Annual Convention and Trade Show, the CAO La Traviata is an homage to the La Traviata brand that started over 100 years ago in Cuba. For a look at the press release, The Cigar Spy reported on it HERE back in July.
Mission Debrief:
This is one of those cigars that in the past couple of months has started making a buzz around the Internet, on various cigar blogs as well as on Twitter. I expect anything from CAO to typically be spot on, whether it is the ever-favorite Brazilia (my review of it HERE), the MX2, or even recently the Brazilia Cuban Press, a new take on the original. Being that I do my best to stay abreast of new cigars coming into the public eye, I felt it was my duty to give the La Traviata its owed time.
Giving the La Traviata the physical look over, it became very apparent that I was looking a flawlessly made cigar. No flaws to be found on the Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. And speaking of the wrapper: it is oily! You can see it shine and feel the oil on your finger tips. Veiny too. No soft or overpacked areas were found within the cigar either. Finally, the band of the cigar has a very old world feel to it; nothing elaborate on the band design itself but it commands a certain amount of elegance. I felt it really completes the overall look and feel for what CAO was trying to achieve with this cigar.
My first draw, after using a punch and my butane lighter, was greeted with an effortless, resistance-free draw. Immediate flavors that greeted me were a strong leather and a hint of wood. The oil from the wrapper added into the mix nicely, giving this cigar a balanced grouping of flavors without being overly powerful. As I ventured through the smoking time of this cigar, it does become noticeably stronger starting in the second half. I got an even larger presence of that leather flavor into the second half and by the last third, the cigar was well into full-bodied territory. Expect the finish on this cigar to be on the shorter side as the flavors didn't stay on my palette for more than a couple of hours.
I had zero burn issues at all with this cigar. The ash from the cigar was firm and held to the end of the cigar well. And finally, I felt I got a thick, white smoke from the easy draw. The thickness, I felt, was something to be proud of as it hung in the airspace of the room.
Recommendations:
I can say without reservation that this is my new favorite from CAO. A great balance of flavors with a very happy price point that anyone can appreciate. I would like to try out the other sizes to see if there is any discernible differences. Give this one a chance you will not be sorry.
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Winston Churchill Cigar Review
Originally posted at The Cigar Spy.
Cigar Mission #24
My name is Agent 8. My mission was to review the Winston Churchill. As an asset of The Cigar Spy agency, I promise to respect the A.S.H.E.S. code of honor. The information below is my debrief.
Target Name:
Winston Churchill
Target Vitals:
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown
Tobacco: Blend of Dominican, Peruvian, Ecuadorian, and Nicaraguan Tobaccos, all with a Cuban seed origin
Vitola: Blenheim 7x48
Strength: Mild to Medium Bodied
Average Price: Around $24 per stick; $525-550 per box of 25
Vitola: Blenheim 7x48
Strength: Mild to Medium Bodied
Average Price: Around $24 per stick; $525-550 per box of 25
Background Info: Created in honor of Sir Winston Churchill, Davidoff and Winston S. Churchill (grandson) put together this blend of cigar with the concept that Winston appreciated the best and finest in life. Blenheim Palace was the location of both Winston Churchill's birth and marriage.
Mission Debrief:
This cigar definitely had me a bit torn. Any company that goes out and names their cigar after one of the world's most respected leaders (and who happened to smoke an average of 15 cigars a day) and gets the blessing from the grandson of said leader is probably putting out an excellent product. However, when that company is Davidoff, I tend to think of two things when it comes to their cigars: overpriced and overhyped. Even still, interrogation was inevitable for a cigar named one of my favorite people of history.
The cigar itself had no imperfections or problems with its appearance. And to my fingertips, it felt correctly rolled throughout its length. The double band, gold ornamented with maroon touches, really gave this cigar an elegant, attractive look.
Using a cutter and my butane lighter, my first draw was met with a very minimal amount of resistance. The first thought I had when it came to describing the flavors was simple: mild. An easy-going, pleasant strength to start this cigar, something that anyone could enjoy. Perhaps even a slight creaminess to the overall taste. I was informed by the Davidoff rep I met recently that the mild start to this cigar is because of the Ecuadorian tobacco. He said that the target audience for this cigar was for the European market as they take to a more milder cigar.
As the cigar pushed towards the end of the first half of its lifespan, the strength began to increase. A much more pointed tobacco flavor arose moving into the second half. And into the last third of the cigar, a hint of spice hit the palette, making it a nice counterpoint to what the beginning of the cigar offered.
Expect a two to two and a half hour smoke time. No retouches or relights were needed as the cigar had an even burn. The ash however, did surprise me with a few gifts of ash on my lap and front my shirt, so keep that in the back of your mind.
Recommendations:
While I am not a big fan of milder cigars, I did enjoy this cigar, especially starting at the halfway point on. However, I did not like the price. Not one bit. It really kills the cigar. If this cigar was about $12-16 cheaper, I would recommend this in a heartbeat and would smoke these with regularity. If you have the money to burn and enjoy milder cigars and/or the Davidoff brand, you'll love this. If you are more price conscious, look elsewhere as you can find a similar cigar for much cheaper.
While I am not a big fan of milder cigars, I did enjoy this cigar, especially starting at the halfway point on. However, I did not like the price. Not one bit. It really kills the cigar. If this cigar was about $12-16 cheaper, I would recommend this in a heartbeat and would smoke these with regularity. If you have the money to burn and enjoy milder cigars and/or the Davidoff brand, you'll love this. If you are more price conscious, look elsewhere as you can find a similar cigar for much cheaper.
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