Lupa Namfauk
New Member
Please bear with me as this is my first shot at a review. This evening after a nice dinner the wife and I retired to the smoking room to sample a couple LFD Double Ligero Chiselitos. Upon initial inspection of my stick I found the wrapper dark with a slightly oily texture. The wrapper was very smooth with only one prominent vein. Overall the cigar was well constructed, not loosely packed but not as firm as other cigars I have had.
Upon cutting the end, I took a few pre-light draws. The cigar drew easy and it was obvious that this was going to be a fairly robust little stick (5 x 44). The cigar lit easily and the first few draws produced ample smoke, even from the very small opening. Immediate hints of spiciness became apparent. The cigar settled into a nice even burn with no touch ups needed.
About a third of the way through two things became apparent. One was that this was a strong little stick and two the prominent vein may cause an uneven burn rate before all was said and done. The spicy flavor continued and the ash stayed well intact with little or no flaking.
As I entered the second third of the cigar, I went ahead and knocked the ash off. I am confident it would have stayed intact for quite a bit longer, but I am glad I did because it really opened up the cigar and it began producing great quantities of smoke and the spiciness began to give way to what I would describe as an earthy leathery taste that had a bit of bite to it. The shape of the cigar and the small opening in the cap really concentrated the smoke on my palate. After I knocked the ash off I did have to touch it up with a match because the prominent vein was causing a slight run, but nothing that was unacceptable.
Once passed the halfway point the cigar was still burning beautifully, producing what can only be described as ever increasing quantities of robust smoke. Still no hint of harshness or heat was coming through. It was continuing to direct all of it's flavor squarely on my palate. At this stage it was nearing the wrapper and try as I may I could not get it to slide off without damaging the cigar, but it did peal off quite easily with no ripping of the wrapper.
I continued on through the cigar and only within about the last 1.5 inches did I start to feel any heat. But the flavor stayed very nice and I continue it right to the nub before throwing in the towel.
My overall impression of this cigar was very good. I enjoyed it with some nice black coffee that married quite well with this robust smoke. It left me wanting more, but this is a great 30 - 40 minute smoke and I can see a box purchase in my future. I would like to get my hands on a couple of the full size chisels, but I have no complaints about this reasonably priced little smoke.
So now it is done, my first review!
Upon cutting the end, I took a few pre-light draws. The cigar drew easy and it was obvious that this was going to be a fairly robust little stick (5 x 44). The cigar lit easily and the first few draws produced ample smoke, even from the very small opening. Immediate hints of spiciness became apparent. The cigar settled into a nice even burn with no touch ups needed.
About a third of the way through two things became apparent. One was that this was a strong little stick and two the prominent vein may cause an uneven burn rate before all was said and done. The spicy flavor continued and the ash stayed well intact with little or no flaking.
As I entered the second third of the cigar, I went ahead and knocked the ash off. I am confident it would have stayed intact for quite a bit longer, but I am glad I did because it really opened up the cigar and it began producing great quantities of smoke and the spiciness began to give way to what I would describe as an earthy leathery taste that had a bit of bite to it. The shape of the cigar and the small opening in the cap really concentrated the smoke on my palate. After I knocked the ash off I did have to touch it up with a match because the prominent vein was causing a slight run, but nothing that was unacceptable.
Once passed the halfway point the cigar was still burning beautifully, producing what can only be described as ever increasing quantities of robust smoke. Still no hint of harshness or heat was coming through. It was continuing to direct all of it's flavor squarely on my palate. At this stage it was nearing the wrapper and try as I may I could not get it to slide off without damaging the cigar, but it did peal off quite easily with no ripping of the wrapper.
I continued on through the cigar and only within about the last 1.5 inches did I start to feel any heat. But the flavor stayed very nice and I continue it right to the nub before throwing in the towel.
My overall impression of this cigar was very good. I enjoyed it with some nice black coffee that married quite well with this robust smoke. It left me wanting more, but this is a great 30 - 40 minute smoke and I can see a box purchase in my future. I would like to get my hands on a couple of the full size chisels, but I have no complaints about this reasonably priced little smoke.
So now it is done, my first review!
. That was a tanned hide from a fallow deer I killed a while back.
