OpusXKC
MOΛΩN ΛABE
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Emilio Reyes Pyramid
--Initial Impressions--
Some of you may remember the original "Lead to Gold" review, but allow me to summarize.
During the college years I purchased many "affordable" cigars. At the time that meant what ever I could
find on the internet that was around $30 a bundle. So in my quest I found the Emilio Reyes Pyramids for a great price
from cigarcigar.com. Many years later I have found this one stashed away in my humidor. At the time of puchase it
was a decent cigar. Enough to fill my desire, but not in any way a refined smoke. So lets see what this one can bring
--Prelight--
As is tradition I tend to choose the finest 5 sticks from a bundle/box and stash them away for later consumption.
This example proves that rule. It has quite a uniform wrapper that is smooth and without defect. A bit bumpy in the
construction, with very minimal veins. A dry draw shows nothing more than notes of cedar from it's long bed down.
I wonder how this will actually taste.
--First Impressions--
An easy light and uniform start is quite encouraging. The first hints are starchy and thick. Almost
presenting a pasty and dry smoke. After an exhale through the nose a softyly sweet taste like pancake batter
shows itself.
--First Inch--
Quite airy with hints of walnut. The doughy sweetness is present but mostly over powered by a tart vanilla extract
flavor. A wild and rough cedar aroma is tighly placed in this smoke. I can only assume that such a flavor is from
the long sit down in the humidor. Why do I say that? Well from what I can recall these smokes were quite flat, and
readily capable of absorbing whatever was in the environment. Considering that environment was mostly cedar, here we
are.
--Second Inch--
At thie point hot sticky and dry arid smoke is produced. The most delicate hints of walnut and a flour like batter stick in the mouth.
The taste of wheat bread toast is also consumed in this cloud. Of all things I am impressed with the construction. The ash is white
and tight, holding like it was put in place with a fine mortar.
--After the Half--
A stronger dry tart smoke is produced. The tartness is quite reminiscent of anise. A flavor of bacon is displayed
within the burnt construct at this point. The burn is very uniform and the ash is still very neat. I'm not sorry
to say, that there isn't a lot of development in the flavor of this cigar.
--Wrapping it up--
Hot burnt wood, tart vanilla and black licorice. A powerful dry bite is the majority of this finish. I wish I had
more to say, but this smoke is quite simple and straight forward.
--End notes--
So once again the simple fact that if you start with an "ok" or crappy cigar, after a few years, you won't get anything
better. The start held out hope, but the entirety of the experience proved to be disappointing. Oh well, you live
you learn.
Smokem' if you gotem'
-Tony
--Initial Impressions--
Some of you may remember the original "Lead to Gold" review, but allow me to summarize.
During the college years I purchased many "affordable" cigars. At the time that meant what ever I could
find on the internet that was around $30 a bundle. So in my quest I found the Emilio Reyes Pyramids for a great price
from cigarcigar.com. Many years later I have found this one stashed away in my humidor. At the time of puchase it
was a decent cigar. Enough to fill my desire, but not in any way a refined smoke. So lets see what this one can bring
--Prelight--
As is tradition I tend to choose the finest 5 sticks from a bundle/box and stash them away for later consumption.
This example proves that rule. It has quite a uniform wrapper that is smooth and without defect. A bit bumpy in the
construction, with very minimal veins. A dry draw shows nothing more than notes of cedar from it's long bed down.
I wonder how this will actually taste.
--First Impressions--
An easy light and uniform start is quite encouraging. The first hints are starchy and thick. Almost
presenting a pasty and dry smoke. After an exhale through the nose a softyly sweet taste like pancake batter
shows itself.
--First Inch--
Quite airy with hints of walnut. The doughy sweetness is present but mostly over powered by a tart vanilla extract
flavor. A wild and rough cedar aroma is tighly placed in this smoke. I can only assume that such a flavor is from
the long sit down in the humidor. Why do I say that? Well from what I can recall these smokes were quite flat, and
readily capable of absorbing whatever was in the environment. Considering that environment was mostly cedar, here we
are.
--Second Inch--
At thie point hot sticky and dry arid smoke is produced. The most delicate hints of walnut and a flour like batter stick in the mouth.
The taste of wheat bread toast is also consumed in this cloud. Of all things I am impressed with the construction. The ash is white
and tight, holding like it was put in place with a fine mortar.
--After the Half--
A stronger dry tart smoke is produced. The tartness is quite reminiscent of anise. A flavor of bacon is displayed
within the burnt construct at this point. The burn is very uniform and the ash is still very neat. I'm not sorry
to say, that there isn't a lot of development in the flavor of this cigar.
--Wrapping it up--
Hot burnt wood, tart vanilla and black licorice. A powerful dry bite is the majority of this finish. I wish I had
more to say, but this smoke is quite simple and straight forward.
--End notes--
So once again the simple fact that if you start with an "ok" or crappy cigar, after a few years, you won't get anything
better. The start held out hope, but the entirety of the experience proved to be disappointing. Oh well, you live
you learn.
Smokem' if you gotem'
-Tony
