Tonight I had the pleasure to smoke a new release Avalon. The Cerberus - Mike Adams #4 was blended by ClubStogie's very own Pathman. Mike sent me a sample of these to try after we had been discussing them over the last couple of weeks. The #4 designation is the 4th blending by Mike to get this cigar where he wanted it. From my discussions with Mike I was very excited to try this cigar. Avalon spared no expense in creating this beautiful Corona.
Frontmark/Vitola/Size: Avalon/Cerberus Mike Adams #4/Corona
Toro - 42x5.5
Wrapper: ?? (I don't remember for sure, I hope Mike will chime in on this)
Binder: ??
Filler: ??
Online Sources: Serious Cigars - Houston
First Impression: The wrapper is dark and oily with firm construction. There are some noticeable veins but expected in such a dark wrapper. The cigar feels good when holding it. There is a mocha honey/graham sweet smell from the cigar.
Prelight Draw: The pre-light draw is on the firmer side of medium. I could taste the mocha and cinnamon spice in the cigar before I lit this up. I knew already I was in for a treat.
Light: Toasted the foot and took my initial draw.
Pairing - Caffeine Free Coke
Smoking the Cigar: There is a build-up up sour melon, mocha, graham crackers, and spice that lingers in to a crescendo that releases before it's overpowering. This is a medium to full bodied smoke.
This is one very flavor filled cigar with tastes that I can't pinpoint but are very enjoyable. I detected the sour melon, honey graham, and mocha in the first 3rd. The flavors are extremely balanced producing a very pleasurable smoking experience.
The second third picks up some cream that is reminiscent of the AVO 22 that I smoked recently.
In the second half of the cigar, I noticed the flavor profile changing mid-draw. The honey-graham would transform into a blast of cream giving this cigar that's picking up in body a tamer feel.
I got into the last inch of this one and only then did I notice a bit of harshness. I had a hard time slowing down at this point, so I put it down reluctantly.
Summation: The burn on this cigar was flawless. By far the best Avalon and one of the best cigars that I've smoked recently. This is one to put on your list. Mike you did a fantastic job on this one.
An hour after I finished this cigar, I can still feel the honey graham lingering. It's a lasting cigar for sure.
My Scale for rating is as follows:
Appearance: 1-10
Construction: 1-10
Burn: 1-10
Taste: 1-10
Overall Experience: 1-60
For this cigar:
A- 8.5
C- 9
B- 10
T- 9
O- 57
For a total score of: 93.5
Frontmark/Vitola/Size: Avalon/Cerberus Mike Adams #4/Corona
Toro - 42x5.5
Wrapper: ?? (I don't remember for sure, I hope Mike will chime in on this)
Binder: ??
Filler: ??
Online Sources: Serious Cigars - Houston
First Impression: The wrapper is dark and oily with firm construction. There are some noticeable veins but expected in such a dark wrapper. The cigar feels good when holding it. There is a mocha honey/graham sweet smell from the cigar.
Prelight Draw: The pre-light draw is on the firmer side of medium. I could taste the mocha and cinnamon spice in the cigar before I lit this up. I knew already I was in for a treat.
Light: Toasted the foot and took my initial draw.
Pairing - Caffeine Free Coke
Smoking the Cigar: There is a build-up up sour melon, mocha, graham crackers, and spice that lingers in to a crescendo that releases before it's overpowering. This is a medium to full bodied smoke.
This is one very flavor filled cigar with tastes that I can't pinpoint but are very enjoyable. I detected the sour melon, honey graham, and mocha in the first 3rd. The flavors are extremely balanced producing a very pleasurable smoking experience.
The second third picks up some cream that is reminiscent of the AVO 22 that I smoked recently.
In the second half of the cigar, I noticed the flavor profile changing mid-draw. The honey-graham would transform into a blast of cream giving this cigar that's picking up in body a tamer feel.
I got into the last inch of this one and only then did I notice a bit of harshness. I had a hard time slowing down at this point, so I put it down reluctantly.
Summation: The burn on this cigar was flawless. By far the best Avalon and one of the best cigars that I've smoked recently. This is one to put on your list. Mike you did a fantastic job on this one.
An hour after I finished this cigar, I can still feel the honey graham lingering. It's a lasting cigar for sure.
My Scale for rating is as follows:
Appearance: 1-10
Construction: 1-10
Burn: 1-10
Taste: 1-10
Overall Experience: 1-60
For this cigar:
A- 8.5
C- 9
B- 10
T- 9
O- 57
For a total score of: 93.5