Macion Grey
the Libertine
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So we established that my first Anejo experience was marred by hidden mold(and it was one of the worst smokes I have ever had), but thanks to Tom (BBS) I was able to sample some well kept versions of Anejo greatness. Here is what I thought of the 49 2005.
Construction was excellent. Oily wrapper, smooth draw, sharp burn and solid ash. Needed no touch-ups and smoked well.
Pre-light tasted of cocoa powder, sweet cognac and fresh mint leaves. Very interesting.
1st 3rd:
First draw I was hit with rich smoke tasting of creamy marshmallows, chocolate fudge and nutmeg. After about 3 inches, I experienced a distinct Shiraz aftertaste that was the transition to velvety cognac and (slight) fresh mint leaves that made up the core of the rest of the cigar. Approaching the second 3rd flavours of meringue with cocoa powder and orange zest emerged. White pepper popped its head up when I was smoking too quickly, as did creamy marshmallow when I let it cool.
2nd 3rd:
By now the rich cognac core had solidified itself, while a smooth Grenache wine aftertaste appeared throughout the rest of the smoke. Milk chocolate and nutmeg tones also floated about throughout the cigar at random intervals. The complexity was astonishing.
Last 3rd:
Nothing much to report here, besides a toasty overtone that accompanied the deluge of flavours. This cigar lasted about 1.5hrs, and I can see why it has such a strong following. While I could not see myself smoking these with regularity (the cognac was perhaps a bit rich for an everyday smoke) but my wallet will thank me for that I'm sure.
Surprisingly, this cigar paired well with a neat JW Black Label (I had poured it earlier that afternoon and forgot about it).
So thanks Tom! I was going to smoke the others you gave me to give a comprehensive addendum... but now I think I'll hoard them for another time.
Construction was excellent. Oily wrapper, smooth draw, sharp burn and solid ash. Needed no touch-ups and smoked well.
Pre-light tasted of cocoa powder, sweet cognac and fresh mint leaves. Very interesting.
1st 3rd:
First draw I was hit with rich smoke tasting of creamy marshmallows, chocolate fudge and nutmeg. After about 3 inches, I experienced a distinct Shiraz aftertaste that was the transition to velvety cognac and (slight) fresh mint leaves that made up the core of the rest of the cigar. Approaching the second 3rd flavours of meringue with cocoa powder and orange zest emerged. White pepper popped its head up when I was smoking too quickly, as did creamy marshmallow when I let it cool.
2nd 3rd:
By now the rich cognac core had solidified itself, while a smooth Grenache wine aftertaste appeared throughout the rest of the smoke. Milk chocolate and nutmeg tones also floated about throughout the cigar at random intervals. The complexity was astonishing.
Last 3rd:
Nothing much to report here, besides a toasty overtone that accompanied the deluge of flavours. This cigar lasted about 1.5hrs, and I can see why it has such a strong following. While I could not see myself smoking these with regularity (the cognac was perhaps a bit rich for an everyday smoke) but my wallet will thank me for that I'm sure.
Surprisingly, this cigar paired well with a neat JW Black Label (I had poured it earlier that afternoon and forgot about it).
So thanks Tom! I was going to smoke the others you gave me to give a comprehensive addendum... but now I think I'll hoard them for another time.
