Jabba's post about a Davidoff in another room reminded me that I've been meaning to try one of these:
They're a Swedish release for the 125th Anniversary of Broberg's Tobacco Shop.
Size: 50ish x Around 5"
Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
Filler/Binder: DR
The setting:
A drizzly, warm (for New England) Sunday early afternoon. Glass of water. Porch.
Initial Impressions:
A short piramide, the foot smells a little musty, but of good tobacco. The wrapper has an odd, almost floral foam (oasis) scent to it. It's construction is firm, although the cigar feels a bit light for its size.
Cut, prelight, light:
It cut easily and cleanly. The first unlit draw is easy - maybe too easy, with a slightly bitter taste to it. The foot toasts up quickly, and begins to burn with no effort.
The smoke:
First Inch:
A little thin in body, with a youthful astringency to it. While the tobacco is well aged, it will need a few years to really reach its potential. There are some lemony tea flavors, with a hint of honey here and there - just a little reminicent of the young late 90's CoRos I smoked in, well, the late 90's.
It lacks the earthy body of a Havana, but the flavors make me harken back
I can definitely taste the ligero in it as well - the finish has a bit of a burn to it.
Second Inch:
The wrapper tears a bit when I carefully remove the bands. Too much glue used, I guess. The flavors from the first inch dissipate with a solid tobacco taste remaining, though hints of honey remain on the finish. It's getting slightly squishy as it warms up.
Third Inch:
The ash fell off around the beginning of the third inch, pretty much turning to powder as it hit the porch floor. Happily, the flavors of the first inch return, with some woody notes and hints of caramel showing up. The body is building nicely as well.
Somewhere in the third inch, I see something streak by in my neighbor's yard. It went by too quickly to be sure, but I think I may just have seen my first Mountain Lion! Catlike stride, but too big to be a Bobcat. WOW! Maybe. The CT
DEP says they don't exist, but quite a few people whom I know and trust around here have seen them.
Fourth Inch +:
I'm really liking this cigar! Citrus, honey, caramel and wood remain, with some creaminess and hints of coffee. That astringent tone is still there - but I think in several years, these will be excellent. It's doing what a really good cigar should - building and changing. Despite some earlier concerns about it being underfilled, it has been smooth and cool throughout. My fingers are getting hot, a hefty nicotine buzz is hitting me pretty hard (unusual for me) but I'm not ready to put it down, so there's really only one thing I can do:
As the roach heats up, the earlier flavors are replaced with strong herbal tastes. Getting too hot on the lips, so its time to retire it. I look forward to revisiting these in 3 or 4 years...
They're a Swedish release for the 125th Anniversary of Broberg's Tobacco Shop.
Size: 50ish x Around 5"
Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut
Filler/Binder: DR
The setting:
A drizzly, warm (for New England) Sunday early afternoon. Glass of water. Porch.
Initial Impressions:
A short piramide, the foot smells a little musty, but of good tobacco. The wrapper has an odd, almost floral foam (oasis) scent to it. It's construction is firm, although the cigar feels a bit light for its size.
Cut, prelight, light:
It cut easily and cleanly. The first unlit draw is easy - maybe too easy, with a slightly bitter taste to it. The foot toasts up quickly, and begins to burn with no effort.
The smoke:
First Inch:
A little thin in body, with a youthful astringency to it. While the tobacco is well aged, it will need a few years to really reach its potential. There are some lemony tea flavors, with a hint of honey here and there - just a little reminicent of the young late 90's CoRos I smoked in, well, the late 90's.
It lacks the earthy body of a Havana, but the flavors make me harken back I can definitely taste the ligero in it as well - the finish has a bit of a burn to it.
Second Inch:
The wrapper tears a bit when I carefully remove the bands. Too much glue used, I guess. The flavors from the first inch dissipate with a solid tobacco taste remaining, though hints of honey remain on the finish. It's getting slightly squishy as it warms up.
Third Inch:
The ash fell off around the beginning of the third inch, pretty much turning to powder as it hit the porch floor. Happily, the flavors of the first inch return, with some woody notes and hints of caramel showing up. The body is building nicely as well.
Somewhere in the third inch, I see something streak by in my neighbor's yard. It went by too quickly to be sure, but I think I may just have seen my first Mountain Lion! Catlike stride, but too big to be a Bobcat. WOW! Maybe. The CT
DEP says they don't exist, but quite a few people whom I know and trust around here have seen them.
Fourth Inch +:
I'm really liking this cigar! Citrus, honey, caramel and wood remain, with some creaminess and hints of coffee. That astringent tone is still there - but I think in several years, these will be excellent. It's doing what a really good cigar should - building and changing. Despite some earlier concerns about it being underfilled, it has been smooth and cool throughout. My fingers are getting hot, a hefty nicotine buzz is hitting me pretty hard (unusual for me) but I'm not ready to put it down, so there's really only one thing I can do:
As the roach heats up, the earlier flavors are replaced with strong herbal tastes. Getting too hot on the lips, so its time to retire it. I look forward to revisiting these in 3 or 4 years...
!!
Maybe I should dispose of it for you :laugh: 
