CasaSoho
New Englander at Heart
I picked up this small 6 pack from Edward's across the bridge in Tampa a couple of weeks back. Time has not been and asset for me in recent months and I was looking for a small smoke to fill those opportunites where I would be out in the yard, but not for long. The last time I smoked a cigar of these proportions was 5-7 years ago when I was still on the Macanudo Ascots. The plan for this smoke was to head outside break down some branches I had previously trimmed off our trees and then head over to the garage to straighten up.
This little guy lit like a champ and started off with a great burn and a billow of smoke. Not as complex as the Double Ligero Chisel I smoked in the store while picking these up, nor would I have expected it to be. Somewhat disappointed by the lack of boldness in this cigar; it felt like the nicotine was there forefront but the bold flavor I had hoped for was lacking. A decent burn continued while I abused the hell out of this stick, repeatedly placing it on the closest ledge. It did go out twice on me, however that was only after a prolonged absence on my part. The price on this 6 pack was somehwere around $22, I would have been happier with pricing in the $15-18 range.
I'm unlikely to pick up another pack, but the remaining sticks won't remain idle, they'll get their date with a match. I'll stick with the Quintero Brevas as my go to yard gar/short on time stick for the time being, although I'd like to find something a little smaller in size, however for the price I don't feel bad about stopping halfway.
~Matt
<Edit> to clean up a few sp/gr errors
This little guy lit like a champ and started off with a great burn and a billow of smoke. Not as complex as the Double Ligero Chisel I smoked in the store while picking these up, nor would I have expected it to be. Somewhat disappointed by the lack of boldness in this cigar; it felt like the nicotine was there forefront but the bold flavor I had hoped for was lacking. A decent burn continued while I abused the hell out of this stick, repeatedly placing it on the closest ledge. It did go out twice on me, however that was only after a prolonged absence on my part. The price on this 6 pack was somehwere around $22, I would have been happier with pricing in the $15-18 range.
I'm unlikely to pick up another pack, but the remaining sticks won't remain idle, they'll get their date with a match. I'll stick with the Quintero Brevas as my go to yard gar/short on time stick for the time being, although I'd like to find something a little smaller in size, however for the price I don't feel bad about stopping halfway.
~Matt
<Edit> to clean up a few sp/gr errors
