AggieChemDoc
Young Ape
Picked this cigar up at the B&M 3-4 weeks ago. It has been resting at 67% since then.
Saint Louis Rey Serie G
Titan (5.5" x 60)
Filler: Nicaragua and Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Price: ~$6 @ B&M
I wasn't sure about this cigar. It had such a huge ring gauge, I probably should have punched it. Instead, I sort of butchered it with my guillotine. Construction was nice, very firm, a couple of minor blemishes in the wrapper.
Beverage of choice was 12 year old Dalmore single malt. It was a gorgeous 73 degree early summer West Virginia evening.
I developed a bit of a canoe right off the bat that would remain with me, and the cigar tunnelled a bit. Whether this was due to my poor cut or the construction of the cigar, I'm not sure. Also, as I smoked this cigar loosened up significantly. Other than these "cosmetic" issues that are usually the difference between a good and a great cigar for me, the smoke was very pleasant. Notes of pepper, leather, and cedar lasted for the full first half, with a strong tobacco and pepper finish.
The beagle shared my enthusiasm for the nice weather.
The smoke finished with a decent burn after two ashings and two touch ups.
All in all, a very pleasant smoking experience for a moderately priced cigar. I probably wouldn't buy another one at MSRP, as there are better smokes in the price range, but I certainly enjoyed it, would smoke it again, and would buy if I found a deal on a box. The best aspect of this cigar for me was the huge volume of smoke from the first draw until the last. I imagine this has something to do with the monster 60 ring gauge. Very satisfying.
Saint Louis Rey Serie G
Titan (5.5" x 60)
Filler: Nicaragua and Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Price: ~$6 @ B&M
I wasn't sure about this cigar. It had such a huge ring gauge, I probably should have punched it. Instead, I sort of butchered it with my guillotine. Construction was nice, very firm, a couple of minor blemishes in the wrapper.
Beverage of choice was 12 year old Dalmore single malt. It was a gorgeous 73 degree early summer West Virginia evening.
I developed a bit of a canoe right off the bat that would remain with me, and the cigar tunnelled a bit. Whether this was due to my poor cut or the construction of the cigar, I'm not sure. Also, as I smoked this cigar loosened up significantly. Other than these "cosmetic" issues that are usually the difference between a good and a great cigar for me, the smoke was very pleasant. Notes of pepper, leather, and cedar lasted for the full first half, with a strong tobacco and pepper finish.
The beagle shared my enthusiasm for the nice weather.
The smoke finished with a decent burn after two ashings and two touch ups.
All in all, a very pleasant smoking experience for a moderately priced cigar. I probably wouldn't buy another one at MSRP, as there are better smokes in the price range, but I certainly enjoyed it, would smoke it again, and would buy if I found a deal on a box. The best aspect of this cigar for me was the huge volume of smoke from the first draw until the last. I imagine this has something to do with the monster 60 ring gauge. Very satisfying.