Kingantz
Growing too fast.
This is one nice looking cigar with leather like dark brown wrapper with one prominent vein running the length. It has a hefty weight in the hand, and as I squeeze it from head to foot I find a couple of soft spots that will hopefully not cause any burn issues. After punching the pigtail cap, I find the draw to be rather loose with a rich, dark earth tobacco taste coming through.
After toasting the tobacco covered foot, I take a number of puffs to get an abundance of white smoke flowing effortlessly through the open draw. The first half inch is pure power with full strength and strong black pepper spice that overpowers any flavor. However, after getting past the half inch mark, the power begins to mellow and Im able to really start enjoying the rich smoke. Strong, dark tobacco with notes of chocolate and rich, dark earth is the taste Im getting in lasting finish.
Halfway and the cigar is really coming into its own. The thick wrapper doesnt want to burn causing it to get a bit uneven; however corrects itself well enough. Spice is hitting the back of the tongue and throat just right, the strength settling down to a good medium. The mouth feel is really good having a somewhat heavy body that leaves a slight oiliness on the palate. Flavors continue to be rich, dark earth with chocolate notes and a nice twang in the lasting finish.
This was definitely one slow burning cigar which I attribute to the thick wrapper. Through the final third, burn was sharp with a medium gray ash that held until tapped off in the ashtray. There was still spice coming through just right with medium strength smoke flowing well through the slightly loose draw. Flavors were dark and rich with a lasting finish through to the end. I have to say that it did remind me of the Pork Tenderloin, just bigger. An excellent smoke for a wonderful Thanksgiving day.
Turkey!!
Mmmmm...mmmm!
Not sure if my baby girl needs anything for Christmas.
Does anyone notice a strange tree ornament?
Our newest family member <----- closer look
After toasting the tobacco covered foot, I take a number of puffs to get an abundance of white smoke flowing effortlessly through the open draw. The first half inch is pure power with full strength and strong black pepper spice that overpowers any flavor. However, after getting past the half inch mark, the power begins to mellow and Im able to really start enjoying the rich smoke. Strong, dark tobacco with notes of chocolate and rich, dark earth is the taste Im getting in lasting finish.
Halfway and the cigar is really coming into its own. The thick wrapper doesnt want to burn causing it to get a bit uneven; however corrects itself well enough. Spice is hitting the back of the tongue and throat just right, the strength settling down to a good medium. The mouth feel is really good having a somewhat heavy body that leaves a slight oiliness on the palate. Flavors continue to be rich, dark earth with chocolate notes and a nice twang in the lasting finish.
This was definitely one slow burning cigar which I attribute to the thick wrapper. Through the final third, burn was sharp with a medium gray ash that held until tapped off in the ashtray. There was still spice coming through just right with medium strength smoke flowing well through the slightly loose draw. Flavors were dark and rich with a lasting finish through to the end. I have to say that it did remind me of the Pork Tenderloin, just bigger. An excellent smoke for a wonderful Thanksgiving day.
Turkey!!
Mmmmm...mmmm!
Not sure if my baby girl needs anything for Christmas.
Does anyone notice a strange tree ornament?
Our newest family member <----- closer look
