BobbyRitz
You're Fired, Daddy.
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- Nov 3, 2006
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After a good day with the family, I went down to the lower patio for a smoke. I've been on a CC kick lately, so I told myself that it was time for non-cuban.
Tonight's smoke: A 2005 GoF robusto that I've had for six months that was paired with a nice Hefeweizen. This cigar, like many premium Fuentes, had impeccable construction and sported , IMO, one of the best looking bands.
I clipped this cigar-draw was perfect-and torched the foot. I initially noted the strong taste of white pepper, but that subsided very quickly. This cigar was very mild, almost refined. I thought for sure I'd experience the trademark Opus bite, but it was nowhere to be found. It wasn't harsh on the palate, almost refreshing. The ash was a salt and pepper mix throughout.
The first half of this cigar really was uneventful. The best flavors I recognized were those of roasted nuts and a mild tobacco taste. I'm not sure if this cigar mild due to a change in stages of maturation, but it didn't pick up until the beginning of the last third. Here, this cigar took on a woody profile with intermittent spices, which lasted through to the last inch.
I can't say I didn't like this cigar, but I can't imagine dropping $20+ on these. Perhaps it was somewhat flat due to being in a period of change, but I liken this cigar to good looking car with nothing under the hood.
Lower patio:
Cigar pictures:
Tonight's smoke: A 2005 GoF robusto that I've had for six months that was paired with a nice Hefeweizen. This cigar, like many premium Fuentes, had impeccable construction and sported , IMO, one of the best looking bands.
I clipped this cigar-draw was perfect-and torched the foot. I initially noted the strong taste of white pepper, but that subsided very quickly. This cigar was very mild, almost refined. I thought for sure I'd experience the trademark Opus bite, but it was nowhere to be found. It wasn't harsh on the palate, almost refreshing. The ash was a salt and pepper mix throughout.
The first half of this cigar really was uneventful. The best flavors I recognized were those of roasted nuts and a mild tobacco taste. I'm not sure if this cigar mild due to a change in stages of maturation, but it didn't pick up until the beginning of the last third. Here, this cigar took on a woody profile with intermittent spices, which lasted through to the last inch.
I can't say I didn't like this cigar, but I can't imagine dropping $20+ on these. Perhaps it was somewhat flat due to being in a period of change, but I liken this cigar to good looking car with nothing under the hood.
Lower patio:
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Cigar pictures:
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