Black Plague
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Sancho Panza
Corona
5 5/8 x 42 Corona (CAV ABR02)
Prelight: A smooth, yet slightly rustic looking, colorado maduro the color of cocoa powder. Few veins but with a couple of pale sunspots here and there. Cut very easily. Prelight draws revealed no flavors and the draw seemed just fine.
Beverage: Samuel Smith Imperial Stout
Flavor: A deep and powerful mixture of earth and wood that I've found are the hallmarks of this marque. Dusted with white pepper and a little sprinkling of cocoa powder. Roasted bell peppers and maybe a touch of cinnamon. As the smoke developed, I noted the cocoa acquired a sweeter flavor and became more like a milk chocolate bar. The sensation of black pepper was very strong, the woodiness deepened even more, and I noted some hints of leather, no doubt the product of the tannins young Sanchos are prone to softening up and developing. Here and there, I caught furtive glimpses of elusive Sancho Panza sea salt. Two-thirds through, I could detect a nice cedary flavor on the finish and the Sancho Panza grassy flavor came onto the palate. The flavors of the cigar went very nicely with the Imperial Stout, even better than I had expected. Smoked it down to the nub. Mild-medium in body with a lot of rich flavor, yet low nicotine strength.
Construction: Burned excellently, staying straight and always quick to correct itself with no help from me. I had to leave it for a few minutes and when I came back, it relit flawlessly with no bitterness or bad burn. The ash was still very dark despite the age and was a bit flaky. Draw was just right.
Summary: A product of one of the La Habana provincial factories, this is one of the best aged Sanchos I've had in quite a while. Very similar, in my opinion, to the shorter Non Plus with lots of rich flavors and the woody, salty, grassy characteristics of the Sancho Panza brand. Living proof that "mild" does not mean it has to sacrifice any of the flavors of good cigar tobacco. You don't see these sold a lot, but I'd recommend putting away a box if you can find them.
Corona
5 5/8 x 42 Corona (CAV ABR02)
Prelight: A smooth, yet slightly rustic looking, colorado maduro the color of cocoa powder. Few veins but with a couple of pale sunspots here and there. Cut very easily. Prelight draws revealed no flavors and the draw seemed just fine.
Beverage: Samuel Smith Imperial Stout
Flavor: A deep and powerful mixture of earth and wood that I've found are the hallmarks of this marque. Dusted with white pepper and a little sprinkling of cocoa powder. Roasted bell peppers and maybe a touch of cinnamon. As the smoke developed, I noted the cocoa acquired a sweeter flavor and became more like a milk chocolate bar. The sensation of black pepper was very strong, the woodiness deepened even more, and I noted some hints of leather, no doubt the product of the tannins young Sanchos are prone to softening up and developing. Here and there, I caught furtive glimpses of elusive Sancho Panza sea salt. Two-thirds through, I could detect a nice cedary flavor on the finish and the Sancho Panza grassy flavor came onto the palate. The flavors of the cigar went very nicely with the Imperial Stout, even better than I had expected. Smoked it down to the nub. Mild-medium in body with a lot of rich flavor, yet low nicotine strength.
Construction: Burned excellently, staying straight and always quick to correct itself with no help from me. I had to leave it for a few minutes and when I came back, it relit flawlessly with no bitterness or bad burn. The ash was still very dark despite the age and was a bit flaky. Draw was just right.
Summary: A product of one of the La Habana provincial factories, this is one of the best aged Sanchos I've had in quite a while. Very similar, in my opinion, to the shorter Non Plus with lots of rich flavors and the woody, salty, grassy characteristics of the Sancho Panza brand. Living proof that "mild" does not mean it has to sacrifice any of the flavors of good cigar tobacco. You don't see these sold a lot, but I'd recommend putting away a box if you can find them.
