Ever since I read the first few intriguing reports of this cigar line, I've been anxious to give it a try. And recently I got the opportunity to do just that. Here's how it went down.
Prelight Impressions
The cigar is beautifully constructed. Solid and well-wrapped with a nicely formed hemispherical (marble) head. This particular specimen was not the Nicaraguan/Habano-sheathed version but instead was finished off with a Connecticut shade capa (wrapper). I knocked off the cute pigtail taking it out of the cello and this left a little hole on the cap. After I slit off the cap, a few prelight draws revealed delicate, pleasant grassiness. I'd say herbaceous.
The Smoking
This cigar started out with a woody, green leafy profile that soon gave way to a light-bodied, light tobacco profile. The predominant character was of fresh grassiness and a distinctive bready note. For me, this is an uncommon flavor.
As the cigar warmed up past the first inch, it settled into a pleasant, toasty, nutty profile that was a tad drying on the palate. Smoke volume was moderate and trailing smoke aroma was harmonious with the drawn smoke in being light, clean, smooth without any sharp notes.
The Finish
The cigar continued pretty much like this to the end delivering a smooth, light-bodied and delicate flavor with crisp grassiness and toast over a delicate, light tobacco base. This cigar reminded me somewhat of a cross between the Davidoff x000 and Special series. in other words, a refined, smooth, light cigar that is very well made and suitable for those times when one is in the mood for a mellow, relaxing smoking experience.
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Wilkey
Prelight Impressions
The cigar is beautifully constructed. Solid and well-wrapped with a nicely formed hemispherical (marble) head. This particular specimen was not the Nicaraguan/Habano-sheathed version but instead was finished off with a Connecticut shade capa (wrapper). I knocked off the cute pigtail taking it out of the cello and this left a little hole on the cap. After I slit off the cap, a few prelight draws revealed delicate, pleasant grassiness. I'd say herbaceous.
The Smoking
This cigar started out with a woody, green leafy profile that soon gave way to a light-bodied, light tobacco profile. The predominant character was of fresh grassiness and a distinctive bready note. For me, this is an uncommon flavor.
As the cigar warmed up past the first inch, it settled into a pleasant, toasty, nutty profile that was a tad drying on the palate. Smoke volume was moderate and trailing smoke aroma was harmonious with the drawn smoke in being light, clean, smooth without any sharp notes.
The Finish
The cigar continued pretty much like this to the end delivering a smooth, light-bodied and delicate flavor with crisp grassiness and toast over a delicate, light tobacco base. This cigar reminded me somewhat of a cross between the Davidoff x000 and Special series. in other words, a refined, smooth, light cigar that is very well made and suitable for those times when one is in the mood for a mellow, relaxing smoking experience.
(IMG:http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/Gins...eLuanaIki01.jpg)
Wilkey
