Kingantz
Growing too fast.
It is definitely hot out today with temps in the shade hitting in the upper eighties with only a slight breeze blowing every now and then. But still, it’s an absolutely beautiful day to enjoy a fine cigar. I picked out an LG Small Batch No. 2, having smoked a No. 1 a couple of weeks ago, I was looking forward to seeing how this one smoked. The wrapper is a medium to dark brown and doesn’t have the marble look the No. 1 had. There’s really not much by way of oils that I can see and minimal veins. It feels firm when squeezed, a little light in the hand, and with the cap punched I find the draw to not have as much resistance as I like, but still enough to not be extremely loose.
I put fire to the foot and take a couple puffs, and then a long draw. I was fully expecting to get a fairly strong spice at the beginning, however it was actually a spot on white pepper spice that hit the back of the tongue and throat just right. The smoke itself was actually more of a mild than medium to my palate with excellent flavor, that of rich tasted nut, sweet dark brown sugar, and a really nice woodiness.
The burn was sharp with a strong, medium gray ash forming that held until knocked off about every inch or so. I find the draw to actually be just right allowing the perfect amount of still mild, not quite medium smoke to flow through. Flavors are consistent as before with a very nice finish that is lasting on the palate.
Around the halfway mark, the smoke finally picked up to a medium body and it seemed the spice kicks up another notch, but nothing overwhelming at all. Flavors are still that of roasted nuts and a sweet brown sugar with good woodiness, however it seems vanilla is coming through in the mix as well. Hitting the final third I’m getting a more straightforward tobacco taste and the finish continues to be long and lasting, delicious on the palate.
This was an excellent smoke for me even though it was rather mild for my palate during most of the first half. With an excellent burn, perfect draw, rich flavors and a lasting finish, this cigar made for a very nice, relaxing afternoon. It’s difficult to say which I liked better due to the draw issues I had with the No. 1, however if I had to say, I would go with this Small Batch No. 2, just a fantastic smoke.
I put fire to the foot and take a couple puffs, and then a long draw. I was fully expecting to get a fairly strong spice at the beginning, however it was actually a spot on white pepper spice that hit the back of the tongue and throat just right. The smoke itself was actually more of a mild than medium to my palate with excellent flavor, that of rich tasted nut, sweet dark brown sugar, and a really nice woodiness.
The burn was sharp with a strong, medium gray ash forming that held until knocked off about every inch or so. I find the draw to actually be just right allowing the perfect amount of still mild, not quite medium smoke to flow through. Flavors are consistent as before with a very nice finish that is lasting on the palate.
Around the halfway mark, the smoke finally picked up to a medium body and it seemed the spice kicks up another notch, but nothing overwhelming at all. Flavors are still that of roasted nuts and a sweet brown sugar with good woodiness, however it seems vanilla is coming through in the mix as well. Hitting the final third I’m getting a more straightforward tobacco taste and the finish continues to be long and lasting, delicious on the palate.
This was an excellent smoke for me even though it was rather mild for my palate during most of the first half. With an excellent burn, perfect draw, rich flavors and a lasting finish, this cigar made for a very nice, relaxing afternoon. It’s difficult to say which I liked better due to the draw issues I had with the No. 1, however if I had to say, I would go with this Small Batch No. 2, just a fantastic smoke.
