[FONT="]I will start by thanking Shawn for this wonderful experience and opportunity. These cigars aren't easy to come by, thus why it was simply a 'wish' for me, and not some spontaneous purchase off CBid.
I told him when I received this that I wasn't going to save it for a special occasion, but rather just enjoy it. Oddly enough a special occasion presented itself on the very night I planned to enjoy it. For those that know me, I had a turn of events in college tonight that was life changing. My future will be brighter from here on out, and I can safely sleep at night knowing I have a good chance at graduating with my degree. For those that don't know the story, I'll just leave it with saying.... Bureaucratic nonsense runs rampid in the collegiate system. It isn't fair. But tonight it was made clear that it will be fair for me in the near future. I made my mistakes, and I have to live with them. I learned from them, and I grew from them. This change in policy allows me to leave my mistakes behind me, rather than condemn me for them. (This has to do with GPA).
But anyways. Tonight was a good night. One I could look back on 10 years from now and not forget a single moment. This cigar helped single out this moment in my history as one of the best of the past 5 years.
I began with this.
A typical cut, toast, and light. Paired with a cheap cognac (I'm a college student after all). The Game of Life (how appropriate
) and my wonderful and beautiful fiance who has stuck by me through thick and thin for 5 years of my life.
Now the first few bits of the cigar was a little bitter, little harsh. I was warned by Silverfox that this might be the case, so I kept it cool as I slowly went through it. I wish I could say the game was going better for me, but it wasn't lol. For those who have played the game of life.. you can laugh with me when I say... BULL#*$
At about this next point. A wonderful flavor started to emerge. Something smooth, tastey, and unforgettable. I couldn't pinpoint it, but honestly I didn't care. If I ever run into this taste again, I'll simply call it God of Fire. It had a typical AF spice lingering in the aftertaste, but very different overall from anything I've had.
At about the first ash, the bitterness crept back, so I attributed it to being a little hot with the wind outside, so I slowed down a bit, and it went away.
Notice the perfect burn. This perfect burn continued throughout the entire cigar. Not a single issue, even with the wind. Draw was consistent and perfect as well.
The bitterness subsided and I even caught a break in the game.
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I told him when I received this that I wasn't going to save it for a special occasion, but rather just enjoy it. Oddly enough a special occasion presented itself on the very night I planned to enjoy it. For those that know me, I had a turn of events in college tonight that was life changing. My future will be brighter from here on out, and I can safely sleep at night knowing I have a good chance at graduating with my degree. For those that don't know the story, I'll just leave it with saying.... Bureaucratic nonsense runs rampid in the collegiate system. It isn't fair. But tonight it was made clear that it will be fair for me in the near future. I made my mistakes, and I have to live with them. I learned from them, and I grew from them. This change in policy allows me to leave my mistakes behind me, rather than condemn me for them. (This has to do with GPA).
But anyways. Tonight was a good night. One I could look back on 10 years from now and not forget a single moment. This cigar helped single out this moment in my history as one of the best of the past 5 years.
I began with this.
A typical cut, toast, and light. Paired with a cheap cognac (I'm a college student after all). The Game of Life (how appropriate
) and my wonderful and beautiful fiance who has stuck by me through thick and thin for 5 years of my life.
Now the first few bits of the cigar was a little bitter, little harsh. I was warned by Silverfox that this might be the case, so I kept it cool as I slowly went through it. I wish I could say the game was going better for me, but it wasn't lol. For those who have played the game of life.. you can laugh with me when I say... BULL#*$
At about this next point. A wonderful flavor started to emerge. Something smooth, tastey, and unforgettable. I couldn't pinpoint it, but honestly I didn't care. If I ever run into this taste again, I'll simply call it God of Fire. It had a typical AF spice lingering in the aftertaste, but very different overall from anything I've had.
At about the first ash, the bitterness crept back, so I attributed it to being a little hot with the wind outside, so I slowed down a bit, and it went away.
Notice the perfect burn. This perfect burn continued throughout the entire cigar. Not a single issue, even with the wind. Draw was consistent and perfect as well.
The bitterness subsided and I even caught a break in the game.
