LFD Oscuro Question

[sticksnstones]

Here's one for the good of the order.

I attended an LFD event at a local B&M recently and ended up in a discussion with the company rep about the Cabinet oscuros, which I happen to enjoy. He said that the aging process, in addition to the usual fermenting, involves some sort of bruising of the wrapper leaf that adds to the sweetness. Never heard that before and wanted to see if anyone around here has either heard it or wishes to weigh in. Debunkers welcome.

 

[uncelnino]

I have heard this as well, but cannot confirm it for sure. The fact that it is oscuro and not maduro certainly indicates an additional fermentation or aging process (or bruising) of some sort. In my experience the LFD reps are well informed, if that is what he told you then I imagine it is true. Sorry I can't be more definitive in my response.

 

[KeithS]

My understanding of Oscuro Wrappers is that they are bruised, but I really don't care I've never had an Oscuro I did not love.

 

[moki]

Here's one for the good of the order.

I attended an LFD event at a local B&M recently and ended up in a discussion with the company rep about the Cabinet oscuros, which I happen to enjoy. He said that the aging process, in addition to the usual fermenting, involves some sort of bruising of the wrapper leaf that adds to the sweetness. Never heard that before and wanted to see if anyone around here has either heard it or wishes to weigh in. Debunkers welcome.

They are indeed "bruised" to impart the unique coloration.

 

[sticksnstones]

Wow, the legendary Moki himself. I'm honored.

Do you know if the bruising also imparts some unique sweetness or other flavor quality. These are nice cigars either way, just curious about what it does. When I think bruising, I usually think bananas - and that's not necessarily a happy connection.
Thx.

 

[Macion Grey]

Bruising something to sweeten it up is not a universal truth though. It certainly doesn't work on me.

 

[moki]

Do you know if the bruising also imparts some unique sweetness or other flavor quality.

Yes, that's the theory... color + taste change.

 

[souldog]

Bruising something to sweeten it up is not a universal truth though. It certainly doesn't work on me.

Or wives. Definitely didn't work for O.J. Simpson!

 

[Macion Grey]

Bruising something to sweeten it up is not a universal truth though. It certainly doesn't work on me.

Or wives. Definitely didn't work for O.J. Simpson!

Hah! Zing.

 

[sticksnstones]

Just had another one of these the other night -- the L250 size in the oscuro. Nice size for cooler weather. Really tasty.

 

[indyrob]

Here's one for the good of the order.

I attended an LFD event at a local B&M recently and ended up in a discussion with the company rep about the Cabinet oscuros, which I happen to enjoy. He said that the aging process, in addition to the usual fermenting, involves some sort of bruising of the wrapper leaf that adds to the sweetness. Never heard that before and wanted to see if anyone around here has either heard it or wishes to weigh in. Debunkers welcome.

They are indeed "bruised" to impart the unique coloration.

Not just bruised....they are beat to hell! It's a unique process that they use to achive the oscuro wrapper and it's not exactly a gentle process.

 

[moki]

Here's one for the good of the order.

I attended an LFD event at a local B&M recently and ended up in a discussion with the company rep about the Cabinet oscuros, which I happen to enjoy. He said that the aging process, in addition to the usual fermenting, involves some sort of bruising of the wrapper leaf that adds to the sweetness. Never heard that before and wanted to see if anyone around here has either heard it or wishes to weigh in. Debunkers welcome.

They are indeed "bruised" to impart the unique coloration.

Not just bruised....they are beat to hell! It's a unique process that they use to achive the oscuro wrapper and it's not exactly a gentle process.

Yeah.. I just didn't want to go into detail on it... though I guess the cat is out of the bag by now.

 

[indyrob]

Here's one for the good of the order.

I attended an LFD event at a local B&M recently and ended up in a discussion with the company rep about the Cabinet oscuros, which I happen to enjoy. He said that the aging process, in addition to the usual fermenting, involves some sort of bruising of the wrapper leaf that adds to the sweetness. Never heard that before and wanted to see if anyone around here has either heard it or wishes to weigh in. Debunkers welcome.

They are indeed "bruised" to impart the unique coloration.

Not just bruised....they are beat to hell! It's a unique process that they use to achive the oscuro wrapper and it's not exactly a gentle process.

Yeah.. I just didn't want to go into detail on it... though I guess the cat is out of the bag by now.

Sorry Andrew...I didn't mean to blurt that out like that but I did find it funny to see "bruised" in referrence to LfD's oscuro.

 

[moki]

I didn't mean you let the cat out of the bag... just meant that by now, the "secret" is probably long out