SLR Series ‘A’ & H.Upmann Lonsdale.

[Mark Twain]

The SLR Series ‘A’ came from a cabinet of 50 cigars with a box code of 2003. I have smoked through most of this cabinet and I can say that I’m an avowed SLR slut. I find the flavor profile unique and I enjoy smoking most of the sizes in the brand.

The cigar has consistent construction and a slightly rough appearance. I noticed a subdued smell around the foot of the cigar. The smell was fragrant and I could barely detect it over the thick smell of hearty tobacco that I found to be present.

The cigar drew beautifully and I had no need for touchups now that I’m using my blazer lighter. The opening draw produced a redolence of smoke that carried an interesting note of semi-sweetness with it that tasted like wheat grass.

There are complex patterns and flavors that appeared and changed during the smoking experience. I enjoyed most of them and I believe many of the them rested in the vegetal pattern of flavor. I cannot place the other smells and flavors. They were simply too exotic to mention or define in empirical terms.

This was a mild, pleasant smoking experience that demonstrated the quality of the brand nicely. I highly enjoyed the cigar and look forward to


H.Upmann Lonsdale

This came from a dress box with a box code of 2000. I haven’t smoked very many H.Upmann s. I choose the Lonsdale because it happens to be one of my favorite vitolas.

The cigar is beautiful and it has a slight musty smell to it. There is a firm draw, but not too tight to call it plugged. I would just call it a little awkward.

I had burn troubles from the opening light. This never seemed to go away. The wrapper had a char mark on it that looked unappealing. I think this gave the cigar a slightly gummy taste that was unpleasant.

The overall flavor patterns were an amazingly rich assortment of coffee and tobacco. I enjoyed this, however, I did not enjoy the strange taste the wrapper produced. The cigar filler burned faster than the wrapper at the half waypoint. I thought about chucking the cigar, but I kept a slow and steady smoking pace and the cigar settled down and the burn improved slightly.

I would say this cigar was an average performer for a 2000 Habanos. I found no outstanding moments with this cigar.

 

[Ginseng]

Nicely reviewed, Marc.

My only comment is that wheatgrass conjures for me nothing like sweetness. My only sensory contacts with wheatgrass were in juiced form. For a short time I was into fresh juices and I used to drink wheatgrass straight and in a concoction called a "Green Power Cocktail." Without a doubt, it was the nastiest, most gorge provoking liquid I've ever imbibed.

Thank goodness I gave up eating healthy.

Wilkey

 

[Mark Twain]

Nicely reviewed, Marc.

My only comment is that wheatgrass conjures for me nothing like sweetness. My only sensory contacts with wheatgrass were in juiced form. For a short time I was into fresh juices and I used to drink wheatgrass straight and in a concoction called a "Green Power Cocktail." Without a doubt, it was the nastiest, most gorge provoking liquid I've ever imbibed.

Thank goodness I gave up eating healthy.

Wilkey

Straight wheatgrass sounds awful Wilkey. My only exposure has been in the diluted form and I believe this had been sweetened. It was okay, but I wouldn't drink the stuff everyday.

Marc

 

[Michal]

I think I already wrote that I like your reviews Mark, but I will write it again - I reaaaaally like your reviews with those nice pics!

Thanks! :thumbs: