Kingantz
Growing too fast.
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- Oct 6, 2007
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Sprained my lower back this past Sunday and let me tell you I wouldn’t wish that on anybody. Was bed ridden for a couple days, but up and about now as long as I take it easy. Out on the back porch this afternoon and oh man what a picture perfect day with clear blue sky and nice breeze, a little on the warm side at 92F, which is much better than 100+. I decided to bring out with me an OR Fuente 858 Rosado I got in a trade some time back. After pulling off the cello I can tell this thing has some age from the yellowing of it. Inspecting the cigar, the wrapper is a medium brown with very little oil, yet shiny from the smoothness except for the one prominent vein running the length with smaller box work veins extending from it. There’s a small patch of mold on the back side under the cedar, right beneath the band, and came off clean with a couple good wipes. The cigar feels a bit light in the hand, is firm when squeezed, and after punching the cap I find the draw perfect with a musty tobacco taste coming through.
The foot lights easily and a fine smelling smoke hits my nose. After a few good puffs to get the smoke flowing I take a slow, long draw. The smoke itself is very light, very mild to start with no spice on the back of the tongue and throat. I exhale slowly through mouth and nose and find the flavors are somewhat rich with tastes of buttery bread, cedar wood, and a slight mustiness, but it seems to be a bit muted in the finish.
Through the first half, the ash is very loose and falls on its own in the ashtray about every half inch or so. The smoke is flowing through the perfect draw in abundance; however I continue to find it to be a bit on the mild side with very little spice, seems like the cigar may be past its prime? The flavors left on the palate are consistent and not bad at all; however it still seems to be missing that umph.
Heading into the final half, the burn is sharp with the ash still loose and the draw spot on. The strength did finally pick up slightly to a medium range with a smidgen of spiciness on the back of the throat. In the final third is where the cigar really began to shine with the flavors taking on much richer notes leaving a lasting, delicious finish on the palate.
This OR 858 Rosado was certainly a treat to smoke, even though a bit mild for my palate. Again, towards the end it did kick up a notch in both strength and flavor, which was most enjoyable.
The foot lights easily and a fine smelling smoke hits my nose. After a few good puffs to get the smoke flowing I take a slow, long draw. The smoke itself is very light, very mild to start with no spice on the back of the tongue and throat. I exhale slowly through mouth and nose and find the flavors are somewhat rich with tastes of buttery bread, cedar wood, and a slight mustiness, but it seems to be a bit muted in the finish.
Through the first half, the ash is very loose and falls on its own in the ashtray about every half inch or so. The smoke is flowing through the perfect draw in abundance; however I continue to find it to be a bit on the mild side with very little spice, seems like the cigar may be past its prime? The flavors left on the palate are consistent and not bad at all; however it still seems to be missing that umph.
Heading into the final half, the burn is sharp with the ash still loose and the draw spot on. The strength did finally pick up slightly to a medium range with a smidgen of spiciness on the back of the throat. In the final third is where the cigar really began to shine with the flavors taking on much richer notes leaving a lasting, delicious finish on the palate.
This OR 858 Rosado was certainly a treat to smoke, even though a bit mild for my palate. Again, towards the end it did kick up a notch in both strength and flavor, which was most enjoyable.
Good to see you name in the review section again my friend. Hope your back gets better.
