Dice
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San Cristobal de Habana: El Principe
Size:4 1/3 x 42
Smoked 2 out of a box dated Sept 05. Beautiful little stick. Well rolled, beautiful dark (Colorado?) wrapper. The 1st stick I smoked I couldn't kick back and enjoy it since I was in a poker tournament,had a chance tonite to do up right.
Copious amounts of smoke for such a small stick.Solid dark gray ash although it looked flakey, it held very well.The wrapper is Silky smooth and just begining to show a oily complexion.No soft spots on the fill. Almost perfect burn that a minor touch up corrected easily.Pleasant,almost sweet aroma with a Smooth,easy draw.
Unfortunately it tasted a little green to me. Being that this is a young box I won't go back to it for at least 6 months.But even with the hint of "green" it was still smooth on the palate with light doses of coffee and spice.
If you can find a box with a few years on it already, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.Otherwise be prepared to let them sit for awhile.You'll be glad you did.I'd give this a 88 on the points rating pinned above for the minor flaw in the burn and the green taste.I'm sure with some age under it's belt this will be a true gem and rank higher.
Size:4 1/3 x 42
Smoked 2 out of a box dated Sept 05. Beautiful little stick. Well rolled, beautiful dark (Colorado?) wrapper. The 1st stick I smoked I couldn't kick back and enjoy it since I was in a poker tournament,had a chance tonite to do up right.
Copious amounts of smoke for such a small stick.Solid dark gray ash although it looked flakey, it held very well.The wrapper is Silky smooth and just begining to show a oily complexion.No soft spots on the fill. Almost perfect burn that a minor touch up corrected easily.Pleasant,almost sweet aroma with a Smooth,easy draw.
Unfortunately it tasted a little green to me. Being that this is a young box I won't go back to it for at least 6 months.But even with the hint of "green" it was still smooth on the palate with light doses of coffee and spice.
If you can find a box with a few years on it already, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.Otherwise be prepared to let them sit for awhile.You'll be glad you did.I'd give this a 88 on the points rating pinned above for the minor flaw in the burn and the green taste.I'm sure with some age under it's belt this will be a true gem and rank higher.