merkinmullet
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Perhaps it was the weather, perhaps it was watching Webber capture his maiden F1 victory, but most likely its I just cravetomato, clam juice and beer together. I was not super keen on the pre-mixed Bud/clamato, but I knew it had potential, so I figured I'd mix my own. Luckily the CVS had just what the doctor ordered, a few 24 oz Coors Banquet cans and a bottle of Clamato. The Mexican/Ukranian grocery on the corner was closed, and I was not going to walk the mile round trip to the main grocery, so no limes.
<-Notice the blue mountains
The cigar for the evening was a gift from a BOTL here that's been waiting patiently since before the new year. I am pretty sure Santa shipped it Priority mail. Thanks Santa!
Macanudo 1968 Churchill 7 X 49
Wrapper: Honduran San Agustin Havana Seed
Binder: Connecticut Habano
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Ometepe
Prelight: Shiny wrapper with a dense firm pack and heavy. It has a slightly tapered head.
First third:The smoke is smooth and fine grained with a very subtle sweetish spice. There is a firm draw caused by the tight bunching at the taper. The finish on the palate is meaty, savory (this could also be from the MSG in the Clamato). It takes surprisingly little Clamato to get the Coors looking like the canned variety, but the flavor is immensely better. Lacking is the biting acidity and metallic taste from the Bud/Clamato can. I don't miss the lime, but a few drops of juice might make this a go-to morning drink.
<-Look at that head
Second third: Less smoke is being produced and its feeling like its wet, but I let it relax for a few minutes and all returns to normal. A bit of coffee, cocoa, and darker aromas come through, as well as a touch of pleasant tingling bitterness on the tongue and spice in the nose. I am slamming this concoction in a glass. A full 24 oz Coors and I'm only halfway in to the smoke.
<-Second can opened
Third third: A big purge after the ash drop and wow-creamy cola, rich flavor in a lighter bodied cigar. This is a pretty good smoke and that post purge inch provided the only real profile change and some really enjoyable flavors. The marketing people FUBARed by associating the name Macanudo with it. It reminds me of a Casa Magna with a touch less spice and weight to the smoke. It lasted very long for me, almost 1 3/4 hrs. The house mixed version of the classic beer and tomato cocktail reigns over the Bud Chelada.
The cigar for the evening was a gift from a BOTL here that's been waiting patiently since before the new year. I am pretty sure Santa shipped it Priority mail. Thanks Santa!
Macanudo 1968 Churchill 7 X 49
Wrapper: Honduran San Agustin Havana Seed
Binder: Connecticut Habano
Filler: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Ometepe
Prelight: Shiny wrapper with a dense firm pack and heavy. It has a slightly tapered head.
First third:The smoke is smooth and fine grained with a very subtle sweetish spice. There is a firm draw caused by the tight bunching at the taper. The finish on the palate is meaty, savory (this could also be from the MSG in the Clamato). It takes surprisingly little Clamato to get the Coors looking like the canned variety, but the flavor is immensely better. Lacking is the biting acidity and metallic taste from the Bud/Clamato can. I don't miss the lime, but a few drops of juice might make this a go-to morning drink.
Second third: Less smoke is being produced and its feeling like its wet, but I let it relax for a few minutes and all returns to normal. A bit of coffee, cocoa, and darker aromas come through, as well as a touch of pleasant tingling bitterness on the tongue and spice in the nose. I am slamming this concoction in a glass. A full 24 oz Coors and I'm only halfway in to the smoke.
Third third: A big purge after the ash drop and wow-creamy cola, rich flavor in a lighter bodied cigar. This is a pretty good smoke and that post purge inch provided the only real profile change and some really enjoyable flavors. The marketing people FUBARed by associating the name Macanudo with it. It reminds me of a Casa Magna with a touch less spice and weight to the smoke. It lasted very long for me, almost 1 3/4 hrs. The house mixed version of the classic beer and tomato cocktail reigns over the Bud Chelada.
