Swissy
Livin' the retired life!
Ok... I'm sure my n00bness will show, but here goes... (And this review is in grateful appreciation of the FOG that bombed me with it... it was labeled as a Cohiba Siglo IV (2004)
My first taste of an ISOM- I decide to go right to the top! You always hear about Cohiba's being the best, so my anticipation was on par with that I felt before my first taste of the PAM. And my reaction was the same.. WOW!
The first thing I noticed was the construction... very nice and symetrical. No blemishes, no veins to mention, and the aroma was superb! I tried my new punch for the first time on this baby - my Xikar 007 punch. Amazing how a quality, sharp instrument makes a difference! (that and a good cigar...) No problems with the punch, and a nice clean hole with no flaking on the cap. First draw- yummy! I thought it was going to be a little tight on the draw, but I was surprised. Lighting this was fun... a nice toast job, then the light - even, smooth and perfect! One of my better light jobs I might say.
The flavor on this was good... as I've said, I cannot detect the subtle flavors like most can... I only can say if I like it or not. And I liked it! It seemed to be a little more on the medium side until I was half way thru it and it changed into a more full bodied smoke... I even got a little buzz from it. Not like the Joya de Nicaragua Antano mind you, but a nice, very light 'lightheadedness' . Newbie to the max!!
The thing that impressed me the most with this cigar? The SMOKE! My GOD the smoke... I initially thought it was going to be a tighter draw, and therefore a little less smoke than I like (I like LOTS of smoke...) but it did not disappoint. There was mouthfuls of delicious smoke on every draw, even tho I didn't draw that hard. VERY nice... and very smooth.
The burn was good, although a few times it looked like it was going into an uneven burn, but it always straightened out on its own. The ash was a nice medium grey color, and held on very, very well. I had over 3 inches of ash before it fell off! I did notice a few white spots inthe ash, but I hear thats normal.
All the way to the nub I smoked it to, it was a great first ISOM smoke. I can't wait to grab a few more down the road to help fill ''Smokey' up! I have a couple more Cohiba ISOM's, and they will be enjoyed thouroghly I'm sure.
Now I know what the fuss about ISOM's is... thanks to the generosity of those here. Can't wait until I can pay back the favor- even to some other newbie here, down the road...
GOTTA rate this as a box buy (or 2 or 3...)!!!! :love:
My first taste of an ISOM- I decide to go right to the top! You always hear about Cohiba's being the best, so my anticipation was on par with that I felt before my first taste of the PAM. And my reaction was the same.. WOW!
The first thing I noticed was the construction... very nice and symetrical. No blemishes, no veins to mention, and the aroma was superb! I tried my new punch for the first time on this baby - my Xikar 007 punch. Amazing how a quality, sharp instrument makes a difference! (that and a good cigar...) No problems with the punch, and a nice clean hole with no flaking on the cap. First draw- yummy! I thought it was going to be a little tight on the draw, but I was surprised. Lighting this was fun... a nice toast job, then the light - even, smooth and perfect! One of my better light jobs I might say.
The flavor on this was good... as I've said, I cannot detect the subtle flavors like most can... I only can say if I like it or not. And I liked it! It seemed to be a little more on the medium side until I was half way thru it and it changed into a more full bodied smoke... I even got a little buzz from it. Not like the Joya de Nicaragua Antano mind you, but a nice, very light 'lightheadedness' . Newbie to the max!!
The thing that impressed me the most with this cigar? The SMOKE! My GOD the smoke... I initially thought it was going to be a tighter draw, and therefore a little less smoke than I like (I like LOTS of smoke...) but it did not disappoint. There was mouthfuls of delicious smoke on every draw, even tho I didn't draw that hard. VERY nice... and very smooth.
The burn was good, although a few times it looked like it was going into an uneven burn, but it always straightened out on its own. The ash was a nice medium grey color, and held on very, very well. I had over 3 inches of ash before it fell off! I did notice a few white spots inthe ash, but I hear thats normal.
All the way to the nub I smoked it to, it was a great first ISOM smoke. I can't wait to grab a few more down the road to help fill ''Smokey' up! I have a couple more Cohiba ISOM's, and they will be enjoyed thouroghly I'm sure.
Now I know what the fuss about ISOM's is... thanks to the generosity of those here. Can't wait until I can pay back the favor- even to some other newbie here, down the road...
GOTTA rate this as a box buy (or 2 or 3...)!!!! :love: