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J.C. Newman owes me royalties.
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Recently a top notch BOTL (el presidente) was gracious enough to bomb me with a load of the rare La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Lancero’s. The bomb itself and it’s contents floored me, but I truly had no idea what I had until I smoked one this evening.
Prefight (prelight) – Absolutely gorgeous construction. A beautiful cellophaned 7 ½” x 39 lancero with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper and a pigtail. One of the more attractive ‘gars I’d seen in some time. Everything about it was inviting. Not one single blemish.
It had a soft feel to it, and it cut flawlessly. Prelight draw was perfect. Oh my goodness the taste! These should’ve been sent with a seatbelt, because the ride I was about to go on was outta control. Loaded with spice and hints of chocolate were very prominent. Surely it wasn’t going to be as good as it seemed.
Round 1 (1st quarter) – He came out swinging. Immediately from light the taste was overwhelming. This was one potent bad boy. I commented numerous times that this ‘gar had some of the best taste I’d ever had. I’d never had a vitola of any cigar quite like this and I definitely under estimated it. The burn was perfect and a plethora of smoke poured out. Flavor was complex but I was able to grab the chocolate out of it. The spice was still very strong.
Round 2 (2nd quarter) – Uh oh. Continues a perfect burn with great smoke. The spice backs off a bit, but still kickin. The chocolate hints have faded and are being replaced by a more familiar nuttiness. Can’t pick out what sort, but definite nutty hints. It’s about this time I’m claiming that this cigar probably has more taste than any I’ve smoked. I immediately stated that it is one of the best ‘gars I’ve had.
Round 3 (3rd quarter) – I’m getting my ass kicked. I was enjoying the spice and complexity so much that I forgot to watch out for the left hook. I went down and had to take a knee. I haven’t had a cigar hit me this hard before, this is one strong lancero. I’m fighting a losing battle and it’s apparent I may not finish this fight.
Round 4 (last quarter) – A haymaker, I’m down, I attempt to stand but am obviously wavering. The ref comes over and checks the eyes and stops the fight. I’m am embarrassed to say that I simply can’t finish it. I’m stubbling around. This fight is over.
Wow, what a cigar. A rarity I know, but if you can get your hands on one or more, do it. Great flavor and loads of power. I simply under estimated it. Not having dinner didn’t help either, hehe. I can’t wait for the rematch though :thumbs:
Thanks a ton for the great experience Moki, it was awesome, but I’ll have to smoke a few more to get this one figured out. It is just very complex for me right now. I put this cigar in the top 5 of any I’ve smoked. I’m dizzy as I write this.
We’ll have to see what the other 589th BOTLs think about it after they have theirs, but I’m sure it’ll be great reviews all around.
Recently a top notch BOTL (el presidente) was gracious enough to bomb me with a load of the rare La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero Lancero’s. The bomb itself and it’s contents floored me, but I truly had no idea what I had until I smoked one this evening.
Prefight (prelight) – Absolutely gorgeous construction. A beautiful cellophaned 7 ½” x 39 lancero with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper and a pigtail. One of the more attractive ‘gars I’d seen in some time. Everything about it was inviting. Not one single blemish.
It had a soft feel to it, and it cut flawlessly. Prelight draw was perfect. Oh my goodness the taste! These should’ve been sent with a seatbelt, because the ride I was about to go on was outta control. Loaded with spice and hints of chocolate were very prominent. Surely it wasn’t going to be as good as it seemed.
Round 1 (1st quarter) – He came out swinging. Immediately from light the taste was overwhelming. This was one potent bad boy. I commented numerous times that this ‘gar had some of the best taste I’d ever had. I’d never had a vitola of any cigar quite like this and I definitely under estimated it. The burn was perfect and a plethora of smoke poured out. Flavor was complex but I was able to grab the chocolate out of it. The spice was still very strong.
Round 2 (2nd quarter) – Uh oh. Continues a perfect burn with great smoke. The spice backs off a bit, but still kickin. The chocolate hints have faded and are being replaced by a more familiar nuttiness. Can’t pick out what sort, but definite nutty hints. It’s about this time I’m claiming that this cigar probably has more taste than any I’ve smoked. I immediately stated that it is one of the best ‘gars I’ve had.
Round 3 (3rd quarter) – I’m getting my ass kicked. I was enjoying the spice and complexity so much that I forgot to watch out for the left hook. I went down and had to take a knee. I haven’t had a cigar hit me this hard before, this is one strong lancero. I’m fighting a losing battle and it’s apparent I may not finish this fight.
Round 4 (last quarter) – A haymaker, I’m down, I attempt to stand but am obviously wavering. The ref comes over and checks the eyes and stops the fight. I’m am embarrassed to say that I simply can’t finish it. I’m stubbling around. This fight is over.
Wow, what a cigar. A rarity I know, but if you can get your hands on one or more, do it. Great flavor and loads of power. I simply under estimated it. Not having dinner didn’t help either, hehe. I can’t wait for the rematch though :thumbs:
Thanks a ton for the great experience Moki, it was awesome, but I’ll have to smoke a few more to get this one figured out. It is just very complex for me right now. I put this cigar in the top 5 of any I’ve smoked. I’m dizzy as I write this.
We’ll have to see what the other 589th BOTLs think about it after they have theirs, but I’m sure it’ll be great reviews all around.
Litto said it just wouldn't burn otherwise...
I think plain water didn't really do it much justice.