Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium is now offering every Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve annual limited releases – years 2012, 2013, and 2014.  Arturo Fuente began producing the Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve in 2012 as a limited release and has released new formats of the Unnamed Reserve around the holidays in 2013 and 2014.  Here at Anthony’s Cigar Emporium, we are anxious to hear any word on Fuente Unnamed Reseerve 2015, but so far there hasn’t been any word coming out of Arturo Fuente.  An air of mystery has always surrounded the Unnamed releases: firstly, they haven’t been given a line name- litterally being ‘unnamed’ or ‘Reserva Sin Nombre’ as it is called on the box, and secondly, nothing has ever been disclosed about the blend.  Each box displays “Sun Grown” and we’d bet good money that they are a Habano wrapper over a 100% Dominican blend closely resembling the Don Carlos line.

Each year the format and packaging has changed.  The Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2012 was a 5 3/4″ x 48 Robusto packaged in 25 ct. boxes whose production numbers were said to be even more limited than the 2011 release of the ForbiddenX 13.  In 2013 the Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve was packaged in a 20 ct. box containing two different vitolas: ten 5 1/4″ x 48 Robustos and ten 5 3/4″ x 50 Toros, again in an undisclosed blend.  The 2014 Fuente Unnamed Reserve came in 20 ct. boxes containing hefty 6″ x 60 Gran Toros.  The Fuente Unnamed Reserve 2012 was clearly a dark sun grown wrapper.  The 2013 wrappers were lighter, more of a milk chocolate.  The 2014 wrappers were the lightest yet, closely resembling the Don Carlos Cameroon wrappers in color.

Be sure to get the Arturo Fuente Unnamed Reserve before they disappear forever.  Anthony’s Cigar Emporium is offering both boxes and singles on its website.

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Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2015

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has received this year’s limited production Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2015.  The cigar features the same Olivia Serie V Nicaraguan filler and binder blend that includes rich and structured Jalapa Valley ligero.  The limited Maduro Especial, however uses a high priming San Andrés maduro wrapper that is rich and spicy with loads of natural tobacco sweetness.  The availability of this distinctive wrapper leaf limits the production of the Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2015 to just 60,000 cigars total (6,000 10 ct. boxes).  Like last year, the Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial comes in a hefty 6″ x 60 Double Toro or “Gordo” format. Since quantities are limited and this cigar is only released once a year, be sure to get yours before they run out.   The Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial 2015 Double Toro is very full-bodied with roasted coffee and cocoa bean aromas from the wrapper together with spice, rich earth, and leathery dark tobacco flavors coming from the aged Nicaraguan ligero fillers.

Oliva Serie V Maduro Especial Gran Toro 2015
Made by: Oliva
Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Dimensions: 6″ x 60 Gordo

Packaged in 10 ct. Boxes.

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La Aurora Edition Especial Review (100 Años)

Edition Especial 100 Anos
Made by: La Aurora
Country: Dominican
Vitola: Robusto (5 by 50)

To end this Thanksgiving week I thought I would do something special. Reviews will resume normally next week, but today I will do a La Aurora Edition Especial Review. This cigar was given to me on the cigar forum BOTL. I am not certain of the age of this cigar but I do know it is older given the wrapper has developed exquisite shades and the band is tainted very yellow. This is a maduro version of the la Aurora 100 Años cigar, which is a smoke I revisit often. Let’s see what this cigar has to offer.

Prelight

There is a sweet cedar with coffee undertones coming off of the foot. There are minimal veins and the wrapper is beautifully dark. My one complaint is the cap which has been done rather sloppily considering the price point of this cigar. Super easy draw and pretty clean cut. I was expecting a less exact cut but there were no issues with it. There was some loose tobacco but it was easily wiped away. The preflight draw shows the sweet woodsy notes with a slight cayenne pepper tingle left on the lips. Not a perfect pack with a couple soft spots, but the shade of this wrapper has me excited. It has a more aged and thicker element to it.

1/3

The woodsy flavors are very forward, a deep oak with a lighter sweet cedar on the finish. There is a black pepper note in there that is quite strong, hoping that it dies down within the first third. Great smoke production. Razor sharp burn, and medium to full body with no strength detectable yet. There is a little leather note blending with the black pepper on the finish, however the oak is dominate. A ton of smoke is barreling off of the foot of this cigar and its deep woodsy flavors are overwhelming to the profile. I do not recommend retrohaling this cigar, the pepper is strong despite it being in the back of the profile. Normally a black pepper is not very enjoyable in my opinion it is accompanying the deep woodsy notes nicely though.

2/3

I did not notice that there is a slight tooth to this wrapper, it is noticeable on the mouth feel. There is a mix between thick cream and a slightly oily mouth feel. A hazelnut note is rising quickly. The lighter sweet cedar has been in the background since the start and remains there. The oak and hazelnut flavors are level at this point. The black pepper and leather notes are still the finish. As the second third is ending the black pepper note is rising.

3/3

The smoke is getting very creamy and playing into the profile wonderfully. The sweet cedar note is coming above the oak finally and the black and cayenne pepper note on the finish is still enjoyable. Full bodied and no strength. The burn has been flawless throughout the cigar, perfectly sharp. At the very end of this cigar a cocoa rose up to join the sweet cedar and the pepper cayenne note held on the finish.

Smoke Time: 55 minutes

Conclusion: n/a

The razor sharp spectacular burn and great flavors made this a wonderful cigar. If I had to rate it my sheet gave it a 87, but some cigars hold a sentimental value to the smoker as well. The Brothers of the Leaf hold that kind of a meaning to me so I feel an 87 rating does not do this cigar justice. I am sure these cigars are still in circulation and I would recommend finding one if you can. I hope everyone had a good cigar that held meaning to them this week, happy belated Thanksgiving.
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Viaje 2015 Collaboration Review

2015 Collaboration
Company: Viaje & PDR
Wrapper: Ecuadorean
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Vitola: Toro (6 by 52)

The Viaje 2015 collaboration was done with PDR and is featured in a toro size (6*52). It is constructed with an Ecuadorean wrapper, Dominican binder, and a mix of Dominican and Nicaraguan filler. The release was limited to 600 boxes, so in other words if you have the opportunity to smoke one of these, go for it before they are gone. As for the specifics of the cigar, let’s see what flavor notes and complexities the cigar has to offer with a Viaje 2015 Collaboration Review.

Prelight

The white foot band was removed with ease, there does appear to be a slight crack at the foot of the cigar. This will most likely have no effect on the performance. That fact accounted for, the wrapper does seem to be quite thin. The foot is releasing a fruity and light leather note with some white pepper in the background. There is a superbly done triple cap on this cigar. Visible seams and minimal veins, very clean cut and no loose tobacco which is a promising sign. No pepper on the prelight but there is a prominent earth and more subtle leather.

1/3

The primary flavor is a deep clean earth with leather on the finish and very thick creamy smoke. The smoke’s creaminess does play into the flavor profile. There is a white pepper adding to the profile, it is only detectable significantly on the retrohale at this point. Pretty quick clean finish, but the cigar does hold a medium to full body. No strength at this point and the burn line is straight. As the first third progresses the leather has come up and the earth, cream, and light white pepper are blended for the finish. Extremely white and solid ash is developing. There is a light fruity note showing up at the end of the finish that is reminiscent of plum. The burn has gotten slightly crazy, no need for a touch-up yet though. The cigar is showing great complexity, leather is still primary, with the blend of finish notes still bringing plum to mind.

2/3

As the second third starts a cedar has come up accompanied by the leather, very thick and creamy smoke. There is still a subtle fruity note on the finish and the retrohale is enjoyable and shows that there is a white pepper present. The white ash is still holding but is a little flaky, I did tap Italy this point. The burn has not been perfect but has not needed any touch-ups. As this third continued the fruity note dropped off and was replaced by white pepper leaving a tingly mouth feel on the finish. Still medium to full body and strength has reached low. The white pepper has come up on the finish and does have an element of black pepper to it. As the cigar is ending the second third the cedar and pepper mix dominate the profile.

3/3

As the final third begins the complexity that was present in the first third seems to be returning. A cacao softer note has been thrown into the mix with the cedar and pepper. Strength has held at a low, and the body is still at a medium to full. No major changes to the profile occurred as the nub was reached.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Conclusion: 87

This is a cigar that could be smoked daily, unfortunately it is limited production. The transitions were great, and the array of flavors was all over the map and wonderfully complex. The suggestion holds, if you have the opportunity to smoke one of these creations take it. It smokes above its price point which adds to the enjoyment. Medium to full body and low strength with plenty of complexity throughout the smoke.
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Caldwell Last Tsar Churchill Review

The Last Tsar Churchill
Made by: Caldwell
Country: Dominican
Vitola: 7 by 47

The original release of the “Last Tsar” was a 5 by 50 size, this new release has been done in a larger vitola. In this Caldwell Last Tsar Review, the characteristics of this cigar will be assessed. The reputation as it goes, is a full bodied powerhouse. Robert Caldwell has produced some great releases, the “Eastern Standard” and “The King is Dead” to name a couple. The first release of the Last Tsar was very popular, and it is fair to assume this will be as well. Lets see what this cigar has to offer.

Prelight

The first thing I noticed, simply due to novelty appeal, was the nice pigtail on the cap. The cap itself looks very well done, minimal veins on the wrapper. The seams are barely visible, and the 47 ring gauge gives the cigar more character then your traditional 7 by 50 Churchill. There is a good amount of tooth present on the wrapper, suggesting the smoke production and mouth feel of this cigar will be enjoyable. The foot is releasing a woodsy/floral note with some light pepper. Interesting combination, very clean cut a testament to the construction of the cigar. Amazing draw, and the prelight draw leaves a slight tingle on the lips. The flavor is harder to place, floral note but slightly sweet and the pepper note is certainly present.

1/3

A ton of cedar on the front with a light black pepper finish, pepper very noticeable on the retrohale. Pretty thin smoke although a decent amount of it. Behind the cedar not there is almost a orange note toward the finish ahead of the pepper. The smoke does have a nice mouth feel that is a light oil. As I get into the first third the smoke is getting thicker. Medium body at the moment with low strength. The orange note is a light sweet citrus, great blend of flavors. Pretty straight burn line at the moment, and a gray ash with the tooth visible. The main flavors are holding with cedar and citrus, and the black pepper finish.  Not a ton of complexity, but good flavors and good burn. The wood seems to be rising and overpowering the citrus note which is dying off. The pepper is still noticeable on the finish and certainly on the retrohale. As the first third is ending a nutty note is coming up slowly.

2/3

The cigar remains cedar forward, but in the second layer of flavors is a cashew/peanut note is present. And the finish consists of a pepper and salty note. I mean salty, very distinct with that, and can be tasted well into the finish alongside the pepper. The complexity of the cigar is rising as it burns which is a good thing. As for the body I would still rank it as a medium, and low to medium strength at this point. The smoke is still not too thick, but the light oil mouth feel remains. The smoke production is increasing slowly and the body seems to be rising slowly as well. As the second third comes to an end the body is up to a medium-full, strength still at a low to medium. The flavors haven’t changed just gotten bolder as the body has come up.

3/3

As the last third starts the cedar has gotten stronger and so has the pepper, the nutty note seems to be dying down. There is a light oak mixing with the cedar on the front now, and the strength is up to a medium. The body is approaching full, the cigar has had smooth and defined transitions as it is burning down. As the cigar is progressing toward the nub, body and strength continue to increase. The nutty salty note has reappeared as well. At the very end of the cigar, at the nub, the dominate flavors were the woodsy and pepper notes. Great smoke time and no issues with the burn.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes

Conclusion: 90

The Last Tsar had smooth and intriguing transitions with good flavors, and definitely kept my attention. The construction was perfect, there were no issues whatsoever in that department. Given this cigars price point, I would say it is what you would expect. Medium to full body with medium strength, and both the body and strength increase as the cigar burns down. Make sure you have the time to sit back and enjoy this, if you are looking to smoke one cigar over a good period of time (an event or evening on the patio) this would be a great go to. Cedar forward with a interesting citrus note in the first third and a delicious saltiness in the second third, this cigar contains flavors that are rare to come by.

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HR Hermoso Review

HR Hermoso
Made by:Cubanacan
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: 5 1/8 by 48

A cigar with the Robaina name attached to it, tends to command a higher price. In this HR Hermoso Review, the cigar is a creation from Cubanacan Cigars and Hirochi Robaina. Expectation management is the game today, I have very high hopes for this cigar. Lets see if the Robaina name holds it’s prestige in non-Cuban form.

Prelight

First note is that the roller was a little excessive in the amount of cigar glue used. I do appreciate the fact that due to this, the cigar has a very low chance of having any construction issues beside the aesthetic error of the glue. The HR Hermoso does have a cubanesque triple cap, although it could be done a little better.  There are visible seams, and a quite a few defined veins. And the foot is partially closed. The foot is releasing a pungent sweet, woodsy, and floral note. The scent of this cigar is very promising and intoxicating. Not the cleanest cut, a little loose tobacco but no issues. The prelight draw shows a white pepper and a floral note alongside oak.

1/3

A ton of smoke is barreling off of this cigar. Immediately, white pepper is in the front of the profile followed by a cedar and oak on the finish. The pepper dies down slightly after the cigar burns for 5 minutes or so. For a couple puffs I though I noted the distinct flavor of pez candy. The complexity of this cigar is off the charts, the white pepper remains on the front. The notes that follow are a progression of a light sweetness, cedar, oak, and then a toasted almond flavor on the finish. Medium to full body with low strength at this point, but I do expect the strength to rise. The pepper stays in your mouth past the finish and leaves it tingling. Spicy food lovers would like this in my opinion. As the first third burns down, the nuttiness comes up and reveals a macadamia nut accompanying the almond. Something to note, all of the other flavors are still present. This cigar is preforming by having each of the flavors rise in the profile at different points. The nut forward profile behind the white pepper is remaining until the end of the first third. Not the straightest burn line at the moment, no corrections but I might need to if it gets crazier.

2/3

At the start of the second third the smoke is getting creamier and changing the profile, the white pepper bite is still present. The pepper in this blend is very enjoyable, black pepper bombs tend to be harsh, but there is no harshness in this blend whatsoever. The nut notes are falling and the woodsy flavor is coming up. Oak and cedar are the main notes present in that flavor layer now. The strength is rising to a medium slowly. The ash is holding very well and just fell at the halfway point. The woodsy notes and nutty notes are fighting for control behind the white pepper. The body is up to a full and the strength is at a medium. The burn line is still not straight but it has not needed any touch-ups. As this third comes to an end there is a coffee note coming up on the finish that does have some sweetness to it.

3/3

Full body, very robust flavors, medium strength and the white pepper bite has been fantastic throughout the cigar. The nutty/woodsy/coffee notes are blended after the white pepper bite at the moment and creating amazing complexity. the smoke production has died down a bit and the cigar does not contain the creaminess that was present in the second third. At the very end on the cigar I felt as though I was finishing a meaty steak, a superb mix of flavors to end this exceptional cigar.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Conclusion: 95

It is very very rare that a cigar commands a perfect score in terms of flavor in my eyes, this cigar achieved that. Well worth the price point, you will not be disappointed. One of the best I have smoked this year. Medium strength and full bodied, the Robaina prestige holds in this non-Cuban form. I highly recommend smoking this cigar if you have not already, it is an extremely pleasurable experience.

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Lost and Found Butter Review

Butter
Made by: Lost and Found
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Dominican
Filler: Dominican
Vitola: Corona Gorda – 5 3/4 by 46

The Lost and Found series of cigars are hit and miss, there have been several releases under this title with unorthodox names, and the quality of the cigars are hit and miss as well. These cigars have been sitting in warehouses when they are stumbled upon or re-discovered and then released. Let’s see what they have “found” with a “Lost and Found Butter Review”.

Prelight

This cigar has lots of veins, well made cap, and the pack is not very uniform. There are several soft spots and one knot that I can feel. Very visible seams, the quality of the roll is high, however it seems like the quality of the Tabasco may be slightly lower. The foot is releasing an aged tobacco note and earth with cacao. Very clean cut, thick wrapper, and there is some loose tobacco when cut. The draw has a little above average resistance and seems to be tunneling through one side quicker. Let’s see how this smokes though. The prelight draw shows signs of the earth note accompanied by a black pepper.

1/3

Once the cigar was lit I detected no issues with the draw. Very cacao forward, with a light earthiness on the finish. Ample smoke production, and there is a black pepper intertwined with the earth on the finish. Low strength and medium body. Thick creamy smoke, it leaves an oil slick in your mouth that is not something I have encountered often. This is probably where the name “Butter” came from. The cacao and earth are blended into a great mix and the oil mouth feel acts as a great addition. Pepper is coming up in the profile, but the other mix of flavors is very bold.

2/3

As the second third begins the pepper is still trying to take over the profile but the cacao/earth mix is still dominate. Still not past a medium body and the strength is still at a low. There is a slight sour note I am getting as I reach the midpoint hopefully that does not linger for long. It did subside after about 5 minutes. At the end of the second third black pepper is about even with the cacao/earth mix. Straight burn line and no major draw issues to note.

3/3

The start of the last third shows the pepper tingle in the mouth accompanied by the oil mouth feel. No changes to body or strength. As the final third progressed the cacao and earth mix came back up to dominate and that’s how the cigar ended. Something to note, the cigar did get quite hot and squishy as I approached the nub.

Smoke time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Conclusion: 81

Construction issues and a lack of complexity hurt the score of the cigar. However, the cacao note and the oil mouth feel were this cigar’s best characteristics. The cacao was cleaner than usual allowing for a pleasing experience. I would smoke it again, but not too frequently, the mouth feel is an intriguing aspect of this cigar and should appeal to the “out of the normal” seeking cigar smokers. Medium bodied and low strength all the way through, this “lost and found” release was a good find.
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My Father Connecticut Review – Robusto

Connecticut Robusto
Made by: My Father
Wrapper: Ecuadorian
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: Robusto 5 1/4 by 52

The My Father Connecticut is a shade darker than traditional Connecticut wrappers. The wrapper itself has a few blemishes, barely visible seams. And the cap is done flawlessly. Personally I enjoy the addition of a ribbon at the foot of a cigar, it just adds an extra step to starting to smoke the cigar. However, by doing that it adds a little more satisfaction to the experience. The vibrant Orange on the secondary band is flashy compared to the usual My Father Band. And that’s all to note of first impressions, so let’s begin.

Prelight

After clipping the cap there was some loose flakes. The cigar has one hard spot toward the foot but it shouldn’t be an issue. Uniformity of texture is something that is preferred. There are a few blemishes in the wrapper if the cigar, and minimal veins. The foot is putting off a earthy and woodsy note. Cedar, oak, and earth are the notes I am picking up. The prelight draw has a little above average resistance, and is putting off the woodsy notes that were detectable on the foot.

1/3

Thin smoke at the start but lots of it. Mild-medium body, but cedar forward with a light earth note on the finish. No strength at all and I doubt that any will appear in this cigar. An impressive array of wood on the front for a mild cigar. The body seems to be rising slowly. Extremely white ash, quick finish but leaves the taste of cedar in your mouth. There seems to be a little pepper note sneaking into the profile. Great mix of cedar followed by oak and the earth note has died down. The pepper note is rising into the finish. Perfect burn line as I end the first third, strong white ash.

2/3

The end white pepper note is mixed with cedar producing a great flavor. Still thin smoke but it hasn’t really been an issue. Leaning toward a medium body now and there is a little strength which I didn’t expect. The little knot that I noted in the start was a little tunnel spot, it caused no issue though. The oak note fell, and the cedar and white pepper are mixed for the primary flavor. Smoke has gotten thicker and adding a cream to the profile mixing with the cedar and light white pepper.

3/3

In the last third the body is still at a medium, and the white pepper has come up to overpower the cedar and cream which are still on the finish. Pepper continued to rise in the end, and the nub got hot pretty quick. The body ended at a medium and still very low strength. One thing is for sure however, the smell of oak and cedar is still lingering everywhere.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

Conclusion: 87

I had to dock this for the little construction issues it had. But it tasted great, it would be a wonderful morning cigar. Predominately cedar and oak with a slowly rising white pepper. The smokes thickness increased as it burned down and added a nice cream note. And it ended at a medium body, this is easily something that you could smoke three in a row and still enjoy it and not get overpowered by strength. The My Father factory made a great addition to their line with this.
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Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto – ARRIVES!

Anthony’s Cigar Emporium has just received the second very limited release of Don Carlos Private Blend cigars.  Like the Eye of the Shark, the Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto comes in 20 ct. boxes bearing the Don Carlos Edicion de Aniversario logo and “The Man’s 80th.” The boxes are beautiful black laquered boxes that come with white Carlos Fuente Sr. smoking gloves.  The Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto measures 5 1/4″ x 50 and was blended by Carlos Fuente Sr. commemorating his 80th birthday and the 30th anniversary of the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos brand.

The classic Arturo Fuente Don Carlos was blended by Carlos Fuente Sr. and to this day supervises the brand maintain superb quality and consistency. The Don Carlos has a sweet-spicy Cameroon wrapper and an all Dominican filler blend of leaves coming from Arturo Fuente farms, but so far Arturo Fuente has not made publicly available the details of the blend of the Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto.  According to sources, it is a modified version of the regular Don Carlos Robusto that was blended by Carlos Sr. for his own private use with a very special aged Cameroon wrapper and 10 year old aged fillers from Fuente farms in the Dominican Republic and sun-grown Ecuadorian wrapper leaves made by the Oliva Family inserted in the filler.  Only one Fuente roller makes Don Carlos’ personal cigars.  We at Anthony’s are honored to receive these unique and mysterious gems.

Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto (5 1/4 x 50)

Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto 20 count Open Box

Don Carlos Personal Reserve Robusto Closed Box included with “The Man’s 80th” Smoking Gloves

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Liga Privada No.9 Review

Liga Privada No. 9
Made by: Drew Estate
Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Brazilian
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran
Vitola: Robusto 5 by 54

A Liga Privada No.9 review isn’t needed to say that it is a superb cigar. However, in the interest of being that final weight to push someone over the edge into trying one of these pieces of art, a review is exactly what I am doing. The bands that drew estate created for this special line of cigars are a perfect sign of what is to come. No matter what Liga Privada you have the privilege of smoking (much less finding) the lions crest is a special addition to the band. So much so, that I know many individuals who have made coffee tables and other furniture additions to their homes which use the boxes bearing the Liga Privada crest.

Prelight

The Liga Privada No.9 boasts a beautiful dark veiny toothy wrapper. The foot has a strong sweet molasses and graham cracker note with a lower note of chocolate. Without fail, I am always impressed by the construction of these cigars. The cap is a double cap, but it is applied so cleanly that it doesn’t effect the construction score. Clean cut, and the prelight draw has just the right amount of resistance. Cold draw with an almost minty note up front on the prelight and then the sweet molasses is noticeable after.

1/3

The primary flavor as the cigar begins is a deep sweet chocolate and a clean minty finish. there is a slight barnyard note in the middle of those two flavors but it is well blended in and appropriate. In typical Drew Estate fashion this cigar is a chimney. It is just pouring off smoke, highly advisable to smoke this outside because the smoke production could easily fill a room. Super thick and extremely creamy smoke that create a full mouth feel, the high amount of tooth is usually a clue to this characteristic. Medium body and no strength at all currently. As the first third progresses the flavors moved a bit changing in terms of what was dominate. But the sweet chocolate, barnyard, and clean almost minty finish remain. There was a brief low white pepper note that came and disappeared quickly. The white pepper is very noticeable on the retrohale, and is probably responsible for the blend of flavors creating the minty finish.

2/3

Ash fell off at just about the second third point, the dominate flavor at this time is a mix of cacao and sweet chocolate. The barnyard note has died and the finish is a white pepper now. The smoke production is still enormous and the mouth feel is the same full thick creaminess that it was during the first third. As this third continues the cacao came up and the white pepper note died down.

3/3

As the final third began the barnyard note rose back up over the cacao for a short period of time. The sweetness has died down at this point. The white pepper finish came back up as the third progressed and the sweet chocolate rose with that to be about equal in terms of the flavor profile. The cigar’s body rose to a medium full and there was a very small amount of strength that showed its face in the very end. The nub’s flavors were controlled by the cacao and white pepper.

Smoke Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes

Conclusion: 91

The burn time was long and the flavors kept my attention throughout the cigar. Medium bodied and low strength, the transitions through the cigar were smooth and well blended. As expected the cigar kept up with its names reputation. Spectacular burn line and great smoke output. This is something that could be smoked anytime of day and still be enjoyed to its full potential.

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