puffnstuff
altruistic pervert
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Well, what can I possibly say that hasn’t already been said about this classic?
Nothing, I’m sure, but it only feels right to pay homage to a cigar that provided me such a fan-friggin’-tastic smoking experience.
I’ve had nearly-zero previous experience with real Montecristos before today. I did, however, have a Petit Tubo a while back, which was quite nice, otherwise all I’ve had are the Dominican #2’s…which, now I know, is like a new Harley D. owner saying that he’s ridden a unicycle before.
My reviewing skills leave plenty to be desired, but Beefcube requested that I give it a go anyway.
(Much props out to bfreebern for providing this wish-list fulfillment!)
Having said that…
OOOOOOooooooEEEEY!
The moment I pulled this beauty from the single-cigar zip-lock bag in which it was sent to me, I took a whiff and was blown away by the lovely, sweet, almost raisin-like scent.
I clipped about 1/2” from the cap, took a pre-light draw (which was perfect; not too tight, not too loose) and noticed remote hints of vanilla.
With that, I couldn’t grab my lighter and a bottle of Henry Weinhard’s Gourmet Root Beer quickly enough to get the hell out to the garage to light it up.
The first couple post-light draws were surprisingly spicy. Not too much so, but I didn’t expect any spice at all. The spice didn’t last much longer than about a 1/2” before it gave way to the more sweet, smooth and creamy flavors that I was expecting.
At about the 1/3 mark, it seemed to settle into the groove that would last for the rest of the smoke. Also, it was about this time that I finally connected the dots between this smoke and the slight similarity in flavor that it had with the few other Havanas I’ve experienced. Not that it tasted the same at all, but I think I’m beginning to be able to distinguish what Cuban tobacco, in general, tastes like.
Back to the individual characteristics of this #2… What I could discern in flavor from the gobs of smoke it was providing was vanilla and (here’s where I’m probably be making a fool of myself) Ovaltine!
Alright, alright, if not Ovaltine specifically, then at least pre-mixed-with-milk cocoa.
It stayed consistent and true to the last 1” or so, at which point I let it die a respectable death. “…it’s better to burn out, than to fade away” …and fade, It hasn’t. I’m currently enjoying the finish that this curvy, medium-bodied’n’sexy smoke left me with.
Construction was flawless and it burned perfectly without a single need to be corrected.
I found myself silently thanking the gods-of-the-leaf with every puff I took from this stick-o-heaven.
Ummmm…I like Montecristo #2’s.
This one came from a box of 03’s or 04’s. I can NOT imagine what one of these with some real age on it would be like.
Nothing, I’m sure, but it only feels right to pay homage to a cigar that provided me such a fan-friggin’-tastic smoking experience.
I’ve had nearly-zero previous experience with real Montecristos before today. I did, however, have a Petit Tubo a while back, which was quite nice, otherwise all I’ve had are the Dominican #2’s…which, now I know, is like a new Harley D. owner saying that he’s ridden a unicycle before.
My reviewing skills leave plenty to be desired, but Beefcube requested that I give it a go anyway.
(Much props out to bfreebern for providing this wish-list fulfillment!)
Having said that…
OOOOOOooooooEEEEY!
The moment I pulled this beauty from the single-cigar zip-lock bag in which it was sent to me, I took a whiff and was blown away by the lovely, sweet, almost raisin-like scent.
I clipped about 1/2” from the cap, took a pre-light draw (which was perfect; not too tight, not too loose) and noticed remote hints of vanilla.
With that, I couldn’t grab my lighter and a bottle of Henry Weinhard’s Gourmet Root Beer quickly enough to get the hell out to the garage to light it up.
The first couple post-light draws were surprisingly spicy. Not too much so, but I didn’t expect any spice at all. The spice didn’t last much longer than about a 1/2” before it gave way to the more sweet, smooth and creamy flavors that I was expecting.
At about the 1/3 mark, it seemed to settle into the groove that would last for the rest of the smoke. Also, it was about this time that I finally connected the dots between this smoke and the slight similarity in flavor that it had with the few other Havanas I’ve experienced. Not that it tasted the same at all, but I think I’m beginning to be able to distinguish what Cuban tobacco, in general, tastes like.
Back to the individual characteristics of this #2… What I could discern in flavor from the gobs of smoke it was providing was vanilla and (here’s where I’m probably be making a fool of myself) Ovaltine!
Alright, alright, if not Ovaltine specifically, then at least pre-mixed-with-milk cocoa.
It stayed consistent and true to the last 1” or so, at which point I let it die a respectable death. “…it’s better to burn out, than to fade away” …and fade, It hasn’t. I’m currently enjoying the finish that this curvy, medium-bodied’n’sexy smoke left me with.
Construction was flawless and it burned perfectly without a single need to be corrected.
I found myself silently thanking the gods-of-the-leaf with every puff I took from this stick-o-heaven.
Ummmm…I like Montecristo #2’s.
This one came from a box of 03’s or 04’s. I can NOT imagine what one of these with some real age on it would be like.
