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Thanks to Marc for the inspiration for this!
I have a large lock'n'lock in my wineador, full of single NCs I've been bombed, traded or just fancied on spur of the moment.
Yet I never smoke them. As a result, they're in danger of never being smoked, because even though I haven't tried them, it always feels like there's something better available.
VTG's threads have made me realise I could be missing out on some beauties, so I decided to give it a go.
The only rule I've set is that I'm not going to waste a cigar on account of time - so if when I'm taking a lucky dip I get a stick that's far too big for the time available, it'll go back in and I'll pick another.
I apologise in advance for my inability to upload pictures properly. I have no idea what's going on, and have lost the rest of my hair trying, so have given up and will just use an album with a link to the pics.
So, with trepidation and excitement, I picked one out.
A Gurkha. Bugger. I have only had two and I hated both.
This does not bode well, I thought.
Spicy pre-light draw, that was just right.
Lit up and was rewarded with billowing clouds of tasty, heavy smoke. There was a very full, almost earthy flavour to it.
I can't believe how will it held its ash and no relights were necessary at all.
This is good strong smoke, with plenty of flavour. There's a hint of cocoa and again, plenty of nice earthy, homely flavours.
I smoked for about 50 minutes, but at the end, I was high as a kite and as I had to pick the kids up thought continuing would be folly.
All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable smoke. I will definitely keep an eye out for more.
Pics: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...NlVFd6dFNOOHln
I have a large lock'n'lock in my wineador, full of single NCs I've been bombed, traded or just fancied on spur of the moment.
Yet I never smoke them. As a result, they're in danger of never being smoked, because even though I haven't tried them, it always feels like there's something better available.
VTG's threads have made me realise I could be missing out on some beauties, so I decided to give it a go.
The only rule I've set is that I'm not going to waste a cigar on account of time - so if when I'm taking a lucky dip I get a stick that's far too big for the time available, it'll go back in and I'll pick another.
I apologise in advance for my inability to upload pictures properly. I have no idea what's going on, and have lost the rest of my hair trying, so have given up and will just use an album with a link to the pics.
So, with trepidation and excitement, I picked one out.
A Gurkha. Bugger. I have only had two and I hated both.
This does not bode well, I thought.
Spicy pre-light draw, that was just right.
Lit up and was rewarded with billowing clouds of tasty, heavy smoke. There was a very full, almost earthy flavour to it.
I can't believe how will it held its ash and no relights were necessary at all.
This is good strong smoke, with plenty of flavour. There's a hint of cocoa and again, plenty of nice earthy, homely flavours.
I smoked for about 50 minutes, but at the end, I was high as a kite and as I had to pick the kids up thought continuing would be folly.
All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable smoke. I will definitely keep an eye out for more.
Pics: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1Q...NlVFd6dFNOOHln
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