jgros001
06-14-2005, 03:39 PM
There was review done on this cigar back in '02 but it was very brief without much information.
First off, this is a very short (in size) cigar and a perfecto shape. The craftsmanship is perfect. By the way, this is the maduro version (I have heard some say the natural is not as good). Although lacking in length, this is a heavy cigar packed with leaf. Cigar will burn for over an hour – very slow burn. The construction is excellent – I think you could toss this thing around like a football and the wrapper would not unravel.
Cost – on the expensive side (I guess depending on your view) for a cigar of this size. But like I said, excellent construction and long burning. I’ve seen boxes for a bit over $100 to $145.
Excellent burn – no touch ups. Ash is long and fairly white – it is certainly a stark contrast to the dark maduro wrapper. Also, note with the burn, I smoked a couple of these on a fairly windy day on the beach and still no problems.
Taste – very smooth cigar and a great flavor. I have trouble picking out individuals flavors (ie anise, hickory) but this certainly is not bland. I would consider it a medium bodied cigar.
Highly recommend, if for nothing else to smoke a cigar of such craftsmanship. As soon as you look at and feel this cigar – you know that it took a talented torcedor to produce it. Anyone asking for a spirit to accompany this would be asking the wrong person because you would always get the same answer from me: any highland single malt.
First off, this is a very short (in size) cigar and a perfecto shape. The craftsmanship is perfect. By the way, this is the maduro version (I have heard some say the natural is not as good). Although lacking in length, this is a heavy cigar packed with leaf. Cigar will burn for over an hour – very slow burn. The construction is excellent – I think you could toss this thing around like a football and the wrapper would not unravel.
Cost – on the expensive side (I guess depending on your view) for a cigar of this size. But like I said, excellent construction and long burning. I’ve seen boxes for a bit over $100 to $145.
Excellent burn – no touch ups. Ash is long and fairly white – it is certainly a stark contrast to the dark maduro wrapper. Also, note with the burn, I smoked a couple of these on a fairly windy day on the beach and still no problems.
Taste – very smooth cigar and a great flavor. I have trouble picking out individuals flavors (ie anise, hickory) but this certainly is not bland. I would consider it a medium bodied cigar.
Highly recommend, if for nothing else to smoke a cigar of such craftsmanship. As soon as you look at and feel this cigar – you know that it took a talented torcedor to produce it. Anyone asking for a spirit to accompany this would be asking the wrong person because you would always get the same answer from me: any highland single malt.