Times have come and gone and cigars draw us to slow down and contemplate and reminisce...
With the humidity at a high in south Texas, I have been reluctant to sit outside for a lengthy vitola. The south wind in Victoria blows frequently and hits the upstairs porch, and now I have added a ceiling fan (for those still muggy times). Lindenau always seems to have a south wind as well and it's often stronger there. Cigar smoking is always a challenge in the wind, and I found out that is better to leave the top on the jeep (when smoking on a drive) as the wind at 70mph blows too hard...smoking on a sea bound cruise ship is also a challenge as the cruise line Royal Caribbean didn't make it easy, except for a bit at night - in the library. The Gulf and Caribbean winds are at least consistent.
A sturdy cigar with a solid dense wrapper and a good binder are a must. The frail wrappers just tear and blow in the wind. They may be better suited for an inside sit-down meal with a fine glass of wine.
The Cuba Aliados Miami 75th anniversary toro by Rolando Reyes is the perfect cigar for the wind. It is beautiful with 2 bands, a red Cuba Aliados band and a white Miami band. It is also cedar-wrapped. The wrapper was medium dark and firm, the light was good and it burned well in the wind. The taste was a mild dry barnyard leathery delight at first, and I assumed that it was medium bodied. At the mid point it became spicy, yet still pleasant. The strength increased, and became stout - therefore it is justifiably labeled a fuerte. The taste again mellowed in the last third. I would recommend it, but often prefer a cigar that is more consistent throughout.
I would dedicate this stogie to our former cowboy president (no - not Teddy Roosevelt), his Floridian brother, and their beloved father. GWB was a Texan, and can now enjoy a pleasant smoke, if he so desired, without the liberal MSM hounds. He started nice and pleasant, and then strong, but was weaker in his finish. I wonder if he gave up the fight too soon. The winds were really blowin, and he weathered them. I do wish he would have stayed to his conservative values. Overall I would pat him on the back, or give him a "high five". I really miss him now with the kooks in charge of the ship.
Well at least there is a good cigar to be thankful for...
Love that verse " Be still and know that I Am God"...need more of Him, too...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
fallout shelters and loose lips
They caught my President using twisted words "stupidly" when describing an event which he was not a part or a witness to. It involved feelings and skin color. The event twisted when it happened, and became even more twisted afterwards. He needed a fallout shelter, but an apology would have done wonders- from either the President, Mr Gates, or his backers- to Sgt Crowley!
We must use caution with choices of color, as color is not as important to the seasoned smoker as taste. I love a dark oily maduro but am occasionally drawn to a tasty Natural or Habano or Corojo wrapper. Even combining and layering the wrappers in barber pole or double/triple wrapper style seems to be in vogue. I have heard that it is a bad sign when a maduro bleeds color to your fingers, as if some dye has been added to darken it. When one chews on a cigar, sometimes their experience is different than if they had smoked the cigar with dry lips. Variety is the spice of life, and from our experience with genetics we have found hybrids are frequently superior to pure bred lines in both plants and animals. Then there is always variations in between: the dark natural, the EMS wrapper, and the lighter maduros.
As per the cigar of choice to go with this event... I have chosen a "Commemorative" Arganese Churchill Chairman Double Wrap. It is a great cigar which has a Connecticut shade wrapper wrapped together with a Brazilian Maduro wrapper. The cigar actually came out in 2007, so again mine is well-aged. It comes in a nice red box, that coupled with the word "Chairman" reminds me of Chairman Mao - which reminds me of our President's Socialist leanings, and his mixed heritage.
I would say, despite the above diatribe, that the cigar is very tasty. Mine was sweet and hickory/woody at start up with a mild coco flavor throughout. The cigar lit easily but the burn tended to angulate (like our President), but corrected a bit 1/2 way through. The smoke was hearty and enjoyably filled the air. The woody flavors seemed to mellow but predominated the entire cigar. I would call it medium bodied, but smooth. The taste of the chewed cigar was also excellent. The construction was good, and avoided the dreaded "churchill sponginess".
From the New York Post Editorials
Barak should just say those 2 words: I'm sorry
by Michael Goodwin
We must use caution with choices of color, as color is not as important to the seasoned smoker as taste. I love a dark oily maduro but am occasionally drawn to a tasty Natural or Habano or Corojo wrapper. Even combining and layering the wrappers in barber pole or double/triple wrapper style seems to be in vogue. I have heard that it is a bad sign when a maduro bleeds color to your fingers, as if some dye has been added to darken it. When one chews on a cigar, sometimes their experience is different than if they had smoked the cigar with dry lips. Variety is the spice of life, and from our experience with genetics we have found hybrids are frequently superior to pure bred lines in both plants and animals. Then there is always variations in between: the dark natural, the EMS wrapper, and the lighter maduros.
As per the cigar of choice to go with this event... I have chosen a "Commemorative" Arganese Churchill Chairman Double Wrap. It is a great cigar which has a Connecticut shade wrapper wrapped together with a Brazilian Maduro wrapper. The cigar actually came out in 2007, so again mine is well-aged. It comes in a nice red box, that coupled with the word "Chairman" reminds me of Chairman Mao - which reminds me of our President's Socialist leanings, and his mixed heritage.
I would say, despite the above diatribe, that the cigar is very tasty. Mine was sweet and hickory/woody at start up with a mild coco flavor throughout. The cigar lit easily but the burn tended to angulate (like our President), but corrected a bit 1/2 way through. The smoke was hearty and enjoyably filled the air. The woody flavors seemed to mellow but predominated the entire cigar. I would call it medium bodied, but smooth. The taste of the chewed cigar was also excellent. The construction was good, and avoided the dreaded "churchill sponginess".
From the New York Post Editorials
Barak should just say those 2 words: I'm sorry
by Michael Goodwin
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Lookin over the edge
Always looking for an everyday maduro cigar, every now and then an original cigar or idea will surface. In today's world its about keeping up with technology and the internet. Every once in a while we are able to glance back over our shoulder and encounter an excellent old idea. The Edge by Rocky Patel is and was that kind of stogie. Unbanded seconds (cigars) have been around in bundles for much longer than the unbanded first rate ones (The Edge, Omar Ortiz Originals, and the Camacho El Legend-Ario). The Edge is made in Honduras by Nestor Plascencia for Rocky Patel. Initially I tasted the corojo and the maduro toros, but with time have seen the maduro wrapper darkening and seeming to burst with more oil. The Edge can be found in boxes of 100 which are perfect for long term aging.
My cigar was smoked in concert with 6 fellow herfers, and all enjoyed excellent construction and burn. The 6x50 toro cigar was solid and very dark with a very oily sheen. The only downside to the wrapper was that the cap was very thin when punch cut. Wished It would have had a cuban cap! The draw was perfect, especially given the cigar density. As per taste: mine was consistent throughout with a slight sweet leathery peppery-ness which seemed to also include the taste of a strong iced coffee and unsweetened chocolate, maybe even a sense of almond(?). I would call it medium-bodied to full-bodied. The smoke was very pleasant and abundant.
Did this cigar compare with standing on the Grand Canyon and peering off the edge? probably not, but it may have compared to looking over my shoulder...
Maybe staying away from the precipice is not so bad... From my fellow herfer RL
Pretty close to edge I would say...
My cigar was smoked in concert with 6 fellow herfers, and all enjoyed excellent construction and burn. The 6x50 toro cigar was solid and very dark with a very oily sheen. The only downside to the wrapper was that the cap was very thin when punch cut. Wished It would have had a cuban cap! The draw was perfect, especially given the cigar density. As per taste: mine was consistent throughout with a slight sweet leathery peppery-ness which seemed to also include the taste of a strong iced coffee and unsweetened chocolate, maybe even a sense of almond(?). I would call it medium-bodied to full-bodied. The smoke was very pleasant and abundant.
Did this cigar compare with standing on the Grand Canyon and peering off the edge? probably not, but it may have compared to looking over my shoulder...
Maybe staying away from the precipice is not so bad... From my fellow herfer RL
Why It's "Limbaugh Redux" Time
Charles Cooper: Health Care Reform's Future May Rest On "The Great Rightwing Conspiracy"
"I hope liberalism fails? Liberalism is our problem. Liberalism is what's gotten us dangerously close to the precipice here," Limbaugh said on his radio talk show.Pretty close to edge I would say...
Monday, July 20, 2009
Puffin on a cigar or a cigar for the puffins
Stumbled upon a puffin exhibit at SeaWorld San Antonio, Texas. At the time I was dreaming of puffin on my favorite stogie. At first I thought it was a cigar shop, but no..., it turned out to be a special bird. Wikipedia has a good review, as does the Audubon Society. I love the very thought of a bird that can swim and fly. God did wonders when He made these creatures! So much for divergent evolution. Thank Him for the wonderful Brazilian tobacco, as well as aging in a nice humidor!
So I dedicate this cigar to those precious birds. They don't reside anywhere near Brazil, and neither do I. They would be eaten alive in the Amazon.
The CAO Brazilia Amazon is a 6x60 behemoth and a wonderful smoke. As far as I know, it was one of the first cigars to capitalize on the Brazilian maduro wrapper, and does well with the larger ring guage. CAO's marketing concepts have been mostly good, excellent in this case. I still remember enjoying my first box of the Gol! and the Ipanema.
My cigar this time had 2 years of in-cellophane aging in south Texas . It still had a strong binder, and a hearty smoke. The taste I would describe as leathery, as most of the peppery spice had faded significantly. It was medium bodied. I would say it lost some of the Brazilian flavor, but made up for it as the Nicaraguan filler blended well. It was very good. I would highly recommend it to the novice smoker as well as the well seasoned smoker.
Puffin this one for those silly birds!
So I dedicate this cigar to those precious birds. They don't reside anywhere near Brazil, and neither do I. They would be eaten alive in the Amazon.
The CAO Brazilia Amazon is a 6x60 behemoth and a wonderful smoke. As far as I know, it was one of the first cigars to capitalize on the Brazilian maduro wrapper, and does well with the larger ring guage. CAO's marketing concepts have been mostly good, excellent in this case. I still remember enjoying my first box of the Gol! and the Ipanema.
My cigar this time had 2 years of in-cellophane aging in south Texas . It still had a strong binder, and a hearty smoke. The taste I would describe as leathery, as most of the peppery spice had faded significantly. It was medium bodied. I would say it lost some of the Brazilian flavor, but made up for it as the Nicaraguan filler blended well. It was very good. I would highly recommend it to the novice smoker as well as the well seasoned smoker.
Puffin this one for those silly birds!
Friday, July 17, 2009
household blends
Still that stifling summer heat beats on my hat. Summer vacation morning smokes are always a challenge to select...given the heat. Many internet retailers have their own "house blends", including Thompson, Famous, JR, and Cigar.com. Most that I have sampled are ok smokes. Some stand out, as well. My standout today has 2 years of personal aging. It is the Cigar.com Red label maduro (CBLM) torpedo. It is a mild sweet smoke that lights and burns well. It has a slight chocolate sweet earthy taste, and short finish. It held up well to the windy heat and humidity of South Texas. It was also an excellent chew cigar. I believe it is Honduran filler, and Honduran made.
I continue to salute and pray for Honduras and the Honduran people. I am worried about liberty and freedom here. This country of ours is a house blend, from every nation...
My household is a blended one as well. The mix and blend is wonderful, in that we don't share any common DNA. We do share life and family.
I find that household blending provides some of the most remarkable lessons. All we share in common is nurture, nature's influence, and learning. The strength of that combination, when tauted and approached with intention, is hard to beat.
I would highly recommend this cigar, especially when price, quality, and taste are at issue- even if it is a "house blend".
I continue to salute and pray for Honduras and the Honduran people. I am worried about liberty and freedom here. This country of ours is a house blend, from every nation...
My household is a blended one as well. The mix and blend is wonderful, in that we don't share any common DNA. We do share life and family.
I find that household blending provides some of the most remarkable lessons. All we share in common is nurture, nature's influence, and learning. The strength of that combination, when tauted and approached with intention, is hard to beat.
I would highly recommend this cigar, especially when price, quality, and taste are at issue- even if it is a "house blend".
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Triple threat? scared?
Looking for a good maduro I stumbled upon the Cusano 18 Paired Maduro. I later found a box of a larger gauge toro that better fit my smoking preference. Loving both the CAO Brazilia and the CAO MX2 and loving Cusano cigars, I thought this would be a winner for sure!
The Cusano 18 Paired Maduro gordo is a CBLM wrapper, a Brazilian Matafina maduro wrapper and a Dominican Oro wrapper with a San Vincente Olor binder and fillers of Brazilian Matafina Maduro, 18 Year old Dominican Oro and Piloto Dominicano. It was '#1 Rated Cigar' by Cigar Insider in November 2005 and it also received a 89 by Cigar Insider (it probably was not the gordo size!). This cigar pairs three first-class wrappers with a spicy filler.
My cigar was rather spongy and not very densely packed, especially as compared to the robusto size. It actually seemed to smoke faster than the robusto. It seemed spongier than the churchill size as well. The initial taste was pleasant and sweet, before lighting. The spicy ligero dominated the taste, and thereby canceled any advantage gained by having a CBLM wrapper. It was thick and veiny, but nonetheless attractive. I would rather have divided the maduro tobacco and had two cigars, than one. The construction was satisfactory, otherwise. This would have been better with a glass of scotch.
Now for some politically incorrect news:
More twist on mixing two...via NRO and Mark Steyn and The Corner
Queer Tee For The Straight Jew
and via UPI.com
Same-sex Penguin couple split
Maybe sometimes mixes are too much...
The Cusano 18 Paired Maduro gordo is a CBLM wrapper, a Brazilian Matafina maduro wrapper and a Dominican Oro wrapper with a San Vincente Olor binder and fillers of Brazilian Matafina Maduro, 18 Year old Dominican Oro and Piloto Dominicano. It was '#1 Rated Cigar' by Cigar Insider in November 2005 and it also received a 89 by Cigar Insider (it probably was not the gordo size!). This cigar pairs three first-class wrappers with a spicy filler.
My cigar was rather spongy and not very densely packed, especially as compared to the robusto size. It actually seemed to smoke faster than the robusto. It seemed spongier than the churchill size as well. The initial taste was pleasant and sweet, before lighting. The spicy ligero dominated the taste, and thereby canceled any advantage gained by having a CBLM wrapper. It was thick and veiny, but nonetheless attractive. I would rather have divided the maduro tobacco and had two cigars, than one. The construction was satisfactory, otherwise. This would have been better with a glass of scotch.
Now for some politically incorrect news:
More twist on mixing two...via NRO and Mark Steyn and The Corner
Queer Tee For The Straight Jew
and via UPI.com
Same-sex Penguin couple split
Maybe sometimes mixes are too much...
Friday, July 10, 2009
Circus time Cigar time
Summer is here. Time for vacation and leisurely rest. This summer includes the waterpark experience and the circus. This week is the circus. Smoking bans are a bane to those that enjoy a cigar in such a place. Needing an inexpensive cigar, which I might not be able to complete, I would smoke a Helix X652 maduro (toro). Mine have 3 years of personal aging, combined with the 3 years by the maker. It doesn't hurt that it has a purple band...(there was a purple band at the circus)
Per CI: This is an extremely mild and smooth cigar, with..a CBLM wrapper. The long filler is a blend of Cuban-seed grown tobaccos, Dominican, Brazilian Mata Fina and Honduran Talanga farm leaf. All tobaccos in Helix are aged a minimum of three years, and the flavorful overtones and light, smooth character make this a remarkably pleasant, mild cigar at the right price. They are made in Honduras.
My cigar was mild, but smooth and tasty. It had a solid construction and thick smoke upon lighting. The mild woody sweetness of the wrapper had a vanilla nutty aspect with minimal peppery flavor and seemed to endure the full length. The finish was short, and that fit well with the time and heat of summer. Would gladly have this as an everyday smoke.
Per CI: This is an extremely mild and smooth cigar, with..a CBLM wrapper. The long filler is a blend of Cuban-seed grown tobaccos, Dominican, Brazilian Mata Fina and Honduran Talanga farm leaf. All tobaccos in Helix are aged a minimum of three years, and the flavorful overtones and light, smooth character make this a remarkably pleasant, mild cigar at the right price. They are made in Honduras.
My cigar was mild, but smooth and tasty. It had a solid construction and thick smoke upon lighting. The mild woody sweetness of the wrapper had a vanilla nutty aspect with minimal peppery flavor and seemed to endure the full length. The finish was short, and that fit well with the time and heat of summer. Would gladly have this as an everyday smoke.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
seven eight nine
Love these dates where the numbers role off my tongue. Kinda always think of Y2K. In terms of cigars, I think of the 898, the 5 Vegas, the 777, and the Illusione 888. Love cigars that have a date on the band or the box, which is especially handy when aging cigars. The Padron anniversarios (1926 0r 1964) are classics in whichever version one aspires to smoke. Rocky Patel's vintage 1990 and 1992 are terrific examples of the value a date can add to a cigar, as are the Padilla 1932, 1948, etc.
The dark black wrappered Jesus Fuego 777 line is a Medium to Full-bodied Nicaraguan puro using an ebony 4 year old maduro criollo wrapper from Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua, a corojo binder and a 50/50 split of corojo & criollo filler.They are handmade with pride by Tabacos, S.A.
My "Jesus" was a terrific smoke, and was very sweet to the taste. The reviews have mentioned chocolate, but mine was more of a cherry amaretto with only mildly chocolate. I could only taste that after I read the reviews. The light and burn were exemplary, and the construction and density were great. I mentioned this cigar in a previous post, but didn't comment on these things. The taste was consistent, with the exception of the amaretto tinge at the 2/3rds mark.
These cigars must be good as the arabs have even began collecting them...
Via the Tehran Times and the UAE themselves
Emirates increases their Boeing 777 fleet
Emirates becomes world’s largest Boeing 777 operator Posted: 30-07-2009 , 12:54 GMT
since 9/11 (another important date) I am also scared of the Persians and Arabs owning airplanes...BO seems to want the Arabs and the Chinese to own America...Jesus save us all!
The dark black wrappered Jesus Fuego 777 line is a Medium to Full-bodied Nicaraguan puro using an ebony 4 year old maduro criollo wrapper from Jalapa Valley in Nicaragua, a corojo binder and a 50/50 split of corojo & criollo filler.They are handmade with pride by Tabacos, S.A.
My "Jesus" was a terrific smoke, and was very sweet to the taste. The reviews have mentioned chocolate, but mine was more of a cherry amaretto with only mildly chocolate. I could only taste that after I read the reviews. The light and burn were exemplary, and the construction and density were great. I mentioned this cigar in a previous post, but didn't comment on these things. The taste was consistent, with the exception of the amaretto tinge at the 2/3rds mark.
These cigars must be good as the arabs have even began collecting them...
Via the Tehran Times and the UAE themselves
Emirates increases their Boeing 777 fleet
Emirates becomes world’s largest Boeing 777 operator Posted: 30-07-2009 , 12:54 GMT
since 9/11 (another important date) I am also scared of the Persians and Arabs owning airplanes...BO seems to want the Arabs and the Chinese to own America...Jesus save us all!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Individuals
Found an individual cigar that has found quite a bit of acclaim. Purchased a box, even though a dealer in Sugarland, Texas would only allow me to purchase one cigar at a time. Didn't like that habit. Felt it was unfair and not a good business practice, as I didn't live close, and probably couldn't get back for another 3 or 4 months.
Full body maduros can be a treat at times. Liga Privada No.9, made by Drew Estate, is a 6x52 parejo and a full-bodied cigar, drawing its flavor from a dark Connecticut Broadleaf ligero (oscuro?) wrapper that conceals a "trifecta of Cuban-seed tobaccos grown in three different regions, including the Jamastran Valley, in Honduras". Reportedly, it was originally blended as the personal cigar of Drew Estate’s President Steve Saka. It is made in Esteli, Nicaragua with a Plantation-Grown Brazilian Mata Fina binder and select Honduran/Nicaraguan Cuban-seed filler. The seven types of tobacco are grown on seven separate farms.
My cigar was very pleasant to the eyes and nares. The box and band are really classy. It has a slightly toothy, shiny (oily), and dense wrapper. It was densely constructed, with a good draw. Everyone I have smoked burned well and was easily lit. Although the cigar started out slightly sweet, there was also a burnt woody leather taste , which was overtaken by a stronger spice or earthy bitter chocolate/ dark strong coffee flavor. Would have served better after a meal. The finish was long, and would definitely call it "full-bodied". I could taste the charcoal-like Brazilian binder, once I knew it was there. Would recommend it highly, but it is not an everyday cigar.
Color and culture continue as hot topics in the news. This article in American Thinker is exceptional.
A Cure for Racism in America: Seeing People as Individuals
by Lloyd Marcus
Full body maduros can be a treat at times. Liga Privada No.9, made by Drew Estate, is a 6x52 parejo and a full-bodied cigar, drawing its flavor from a dark Connecticut Broadleaf ligero (oscuro?) wrapper that conceals a "trifecta of Cuban-seed tobaccos grown in three different regions, including the Jamastran Valley, in Honduras". Reportedly, it was originally blended as the personal cigar of Drew Estate’s President Steve Saka. It is made in Esteli, Nicaragua with a Plantation-Grown Brazilian Mata Fina binder and select Honduran/Nicaraguan Cuban-seed filler. The seven types of tobacco are grown on seven separate farms.
My cigar was very pleasant to the eyes and nares. The box and band are really classy. It has a slightly toothy, shiny (oily), and dense wrapper. It was densely constructed, with a good draw. Everyone I have smoked burned well and was easily lit. Although the cigar started out slightly sweet, there was also a burnt woody leather taste , which was overtaken by a stronger spice or earthy bitter chocolate/ dark strong coffee flavor. Would have served better after a meal. The finish was long, and would definitely call it "full-bodied". I could taste the charcoal-like Brazilian binder, once I knew it was there. Would recommend it highly, but it is not an everyday cigar.
Color and culture continue as hot topics in the news. This article in American Thinker is exceptional.
A Cure for Racism in America: Seeing People as Individuals
by Lloyd Marcus
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Independence Day Cigar
God Bless America, Honduras, and the protesters in Iran.
Just as promised, today is the day to smoke and review the Camacho Liberty 2007 - after 2 years of aging. Mine came white tissue-wrapped in a coffin #36,595/40,000...I still will have 2 left. I love the coffin boxes, then really add to the mystique. It is a maduro/corojo 6x48 camacho 11/18 (smooth tapered on both ends) barberpole cigar. Reviews (the few that I have read) have been mostly negative, it received only an 87 rating from CA, but several comments suggested that it would improve with age. It seemed as if they were reviewing a different cigar than I experienced. I find the Camacho Honduran maduro wrappers to be thick and veiny, others decry that...but it fits my taste perfectly. I hate a wrapper that cracks and peels off as I smoke it. This one has attractive bands, including one on the foot.
As to my stogie...I removed the bands, and appreciated a very mild barnyard aroma. My wrappers were perfect, no heavy veins. I cut it with a punch cutter, and lit with a torch lighter. The draw was perfect as was the density. Smoke was nice, and the initial taste that predominated was that of the maduro leaf. Mildy sweet and woody, not too strong, with a short finish initially, it was flavorful. After the first half, the corojo and ligero spice predominated, but the short finish persisted. Even that spiciness was mild. The initial taste reminded me somewhat of the Camacho 1962 pre-embargo, and the later taste reminded me of the Camacho Corojo. The burn was even, but seemed to follow the angle of the wrapper without canoeing. It evened out without any doctoring of the burn. Overall I would call it a winner, and a testimony to the Honduran cigar industry. God bless Honduras!
As this is a Liberty Honduran smoke, I applaud the gusto of the Honduran Supreme Court and General Romeo Vasquez. May they have continued Liberty, free of the typical Latin American dictators...especially those of the like of Castro and Chavez. May they be spared a war with Venezuela, and live in freedom. May our President wake up!
Great article related to the Honduran "coup" at Townhall.com
Wrong Again by Oliver North
Just as promised, today is the day to smoke and review the Camacho Liberty 2007 - after 2 years of aging. Mine came white tissue-wrapped in a coffin #36,595/40,000...I still will have 2 left. I love the coffin boxes, then really add to the mystique. It is a maduro/corojo 6x48 camacho 11/18 (smooth tapered on both ends) barberpole cigar. Reviews (the few that I have read) have been mostly negative, it received only an 87 rating from CA, but several comments suggested that it would improve with age. It seemed as if they were reviewing a different cigar than I experienced. I find the Camacho Honduran maduro wrappers to be thick and veiny, others decry that...but it fits my taste perfectly. I hate a wrapper that cracks and peels off as I smoke it. This one has attractive bands, including one on the foot.
As to my stogie...I removed the bands, and appreciated a very mild barnyard aroma. My wrappers were perfect, no heavy veins. I cut it with a punch cutter, and lit with a torch lighter. The draw was perfect as was the density. Smoke was nice, and the initial taste that predominated was that of the maduro leaf. Mildy sweet and woody, not too strong, with a short finish initially, it was flavorful. After the first half, the corojo and ligero spice predominated, but the short finish persisted. Even that spiciness was mild. The initial taste reminded me somewhat of the Camacho 1962 pre-embargo, and the later taste reminded me of the Camacho Corojo. The burn was even, but seemed to follow the angle of the wrapper without canoeing. It evened out without any doctoring of the burn. Overall I would call it a winner, and a testimony to the Honduran cigar industry. God bless Honduras!
As this is a Liberty Honduran smoke, I applaud the gusto of the Honduran Supreme Court and General Romeo Vasquez. May they have continued Liberty, free of the typical Latin American dictators...especially those of the like of Castro and Chavez. May they be spared a war with Venezuela, and live in freedom. May our President wake up!
Great article related to the Honduran "coup" at Townhall.com
Wrong Again by Oliver North
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