Cigar of the month November

[Shaun]

I smoke one of mine. No idea what it is.

Was it good?

[Johnny Thunder]

I will find my previous post Shaun.

2 minutes.

[Johnny Thunder]

COTM for me today.

[Johnny Thunder]

Decent smoke Sham. It started fairly mild and built in strength as it progressed.
I suspect that most flavours were covered over by the drinks I paired it with. There were grass/hay
flavours throughout though. Not a complex smoke but enjoyable. Required a couple of purges but
the burn was spot on.

I have no idea what it was.

[Niela]

Hm... seems like we only had one smoker of this cigar?

Let me know if you guys want me to reveal the name.

[smokey joe]

Hopefully going to smoke mine on Monday.

[Shaun]

Hm... seems like we only had one smoker of this cigar?

Let me know if you guys want me to reveal the name.

I smoked mine on tuesday I thhink, I did posted it up on the thread of the day. I think it was non cuban, but apart from that I couldn't tell you anything else. Ready for the reveal if everyone else is.

[Budgie Smuggler]

Currently smoking mine.

Even ignoring the cellophane it's obviously an NC from the construction and wrapper.

I used my v-cutter and it has a slightly tight draw (which I prefer) and a nice, sweet taste to the pre-light draw.

Burn has been excellent so far and this is a well packed, slow burning stick.

Still tastes sweet but with some pepper and I have to say I'm enjoying it.

I'm going to have a stab at CAO, based on nothing more than the fact that it's the only NC marca I've really enjoyed so far.


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[Niela]

It is that sweetness I really enjoy in these cigars. I will reveal tomorrow with some details.

[Horsebox]

Haven't had the opportunity yet and not likely to for at least a week. Go for it [MENTION=13432411]Niela[/MENTION]


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[jerryr]

This evening I had mine, I would say it's definitely a NC judging on construction and draw. It went well with a couple of glasses of Roija and a coffee, but it wasn't really my taste, unfortunately I felt it lacked a depth of flavour I like in most Cubans.

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[SHAMZ84]

So what was it [MENTION=13432411]Niela[/MENTION]?

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[Niela]

Alright, time for the reveal.

I doubted anybody would guess this one, as these cigars are mainly available in the German and Austrian market. And sadly they have been discontinued. So if you liked it, get some while you still can!

The cigar was a DAG La Espada. They are made at the Tabacalera Altagracia in the Dominican Republic.

https://www.facebook.com/TabacaleraAltagracia/

This is a small factory that produces cigars from an old and wild native tobacco variety. This plant only grows about 3-4 feet tall, so produces less harvest, but was found growing in the wild and got cultivated by the local farmers. The cigar itself is 4 years old.

I like that it has tons of sweetness and I smoked quite a few of them so far. They did taste better in summer than in winter and I find the flavours int he first 2/3rds much better than the last 1/3. But for the price I got them, I see them as great value for money.

I hope nobody was entirely disappointed.

[Johnny Thunder]

Great COTM Niels. Thank you for hosting.
I will pair my second one with something more suitable and hopefully not cover the flavours.
I did feel that the beers I had were masking some taste.

[Niela]

Great COTM Niels. Thank you for hosting.
I will pair my second one with something more suitable and hopefully not cover the flavours.
I did feel that the beers I had were masking some taste.

Try the teas maybe?