DutchMaster
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Cohiba Maduro 5, Genios
Vitola: Genio (5 1/2 x 52) ~ Parejo
The wrapper looks reasonable smooth and somewhat leathery. It feels slightly oily. In short; it looks tasty (to me).
The construction is OK (firm though resiliant) and so is the pre-draw.
This cigar has a impecable draw, with a copious amount of smoke (I really wished all Habanos were rolled this way). It burns somewhat uneven, but not in a disturbing way.
Now, back to the smoke of the cigar, which is very full flavoured and also full bodied. Not overwelming, but in a beautifully rounded and refined way, with a great balance (already!) between richness and refinement.
The taste of the first 'third-part' offers me rich earthy notes, some cocoa and a little touch of sweet/salty, while the 'mouthfeel' is smooth and cool.
The scent is quite pronounced, with slightly earthy and rich woody notes.
When I reach the 'mid-course', the mouthfeel still keeps smooth and cool, while the taste gets a little more tangy (without sharpness, however), with an accent on 'heartyness'. The draw stays impecable and the 'burning' becomes somewhat more steady.
The 'second nose' reveals some nuances of autumn leaves and mushrooms.
Entering the finale, the mouthfeel becomes a little warmer, but also somewhat 'creamy' (like in mandles). The taste builds up to more full bodied, and more tangy, but ... still no sharpness, even while I'm way over three-third of the cigar.
As the 'fire' starts to reach my fingers, still no 'turning point' while the taste keeps quite consistent!
On less then 1 1/2 inch I have to say farewell to this beauty, which offered me a wonderful smoking-experience with a lot of complexity.
In short; a great smoke right now, with prolly a lot of potential for later
Vitola: Genio (5 1/2 x 52) ~ Parejo
The wrapper looks reasonable smooth and somewhat leathery. It feels slightly oily. In short; it looks tasty (to me).
The construction is OK (firm though resiliant) and so is the pre-draw.
This cigar has a impecable draw, with a copious amount of smoke (I really wished all Habanos were rolled this way). It burns somewhat uneven, but not in a disturbing way.
Now, back to the smoke of the cigar, which is very full flavoured and also full bodied. Not overwelming, but in a beautifully rounded and refined way, with a great balance (already!) between richness and refinement.
The taste of the first 'third-part' offers me rich earthy notes, some cocoa and a little touch of sweet/salty, while the 'mouthfeel' is smooth and cool.
The scent is quite pronounced, with slightly earthy and rich woody notes.
When I reach the 'mid-course', the mouthfeel still keeps smooth and cool, while the taste gets a little more tangy (without sharpness, however), with an accent on 'heartyness'. The draw stays impecable and the 'burning' becomes somewhat more steady.
The 'second nose' reveals some nuances of autumn leaves and mushrooms.
Entering the finale, the mouthfeel becomes a little warmer, but also somewhat 'creamy' (like in mandles). The taste builds up to more full bodied, and more tangy, but ... still no sharpness, even while I'm way over three-third of the cigar.
As the 'fire' starts to reach my fingers, still no 'turning point' while the taste keeps quite consistent!
On less then 1 1/2 inch I have to say farewell to this beauty, which offered me a wonderful smoking-experience with a lot of complexity.
In short; a great smoke right now, with prolly a lot of potential for later
I think they individual leaves used are probably fermented/aged very well but I am not sure how long the cigars have been rolled and, therefore, how the flavors have married. 6-12 months may be all that is needed to make this a new stellar smoke.