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Bering was an independent company until they were taken over by Swisher, the second largest tobacco company in the world. Despite being a hand rolled long filler this cigar is a real cheapie in the States with a RRP of $3.65 but readily available for $2. Coming in at 6" in length with a ring gauge of 41 it is presented in an unlined tubo with the logo 'A mild and exquisite tasting cigar' on the side. The wrapper and binder are Honduran and the filler is blended from several tobaccos. The wrapper is a matte caramel colour and slightly veiny, the fill was springy with a hollow just below the cap. The wrapper had a nice caramel flavour with a touch of hay at the foot. The unlit draw was very easy but it had no discernible flavour.
The Bering lit very easily and burned with a nice edge and plenty of smoke. The initial taste was dry; almost tannic, and woody. The exhaled smoke had a pleasant woody aroma to match. After the first third it began to get bitter and no amount of purging would help. Soon it began to taste like a cigarette and when it went out at halfway during a toilet break I didn't bother to relight it. This was at the 40 minute mark so this stick would be good for an hour at least.
If you see these at two bucks each in the States you might like to slip a couple in your pocket but I wouldn't go looking for them.
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The Bering lit very easily and burned with a nice edge and plenty of smoke. The initial taste was dry; almost tannic, and woody. The exhaled smoke had a pleasant woody aroma to match. After the first third it began to get bitter and no amount of purging would help. Soon it began to taste like a cigarette and when it went out at halfway during a toilet break I didn't bother to relight it. This was at the 40 minute mark so this stick would be good for an hour at least.
If you see these at two bucks each in the States you might like to slip a couple in your pocket but I wouldn't go looking for them.
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