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So for those who haven't read my post my recent post, I was very generously gifted a 55th, on the good ship MSC Euribia, which has the distinction of a smoking lounge, all be it of a modest size.
57x150mm 5 7/8". Victoria. 2021 Release, actually released 2022, in boxes of 10; (number of boxes not listed in Cuban Cigar info page).
So full disclosure, I am not the best person to review this cigar as I am not keen on EL's because of maduro wrappers & this was much fresher than I wouldn't normally smoke Cohiba's, with less than 5yrs & EL with 10yrs age.
However, a gift is a gift & the doner wants to see you smoke it & your reaction. So, I avoided the temptation to take it home to smoke later.
Appearance: Well, it is certainly the blingiest cigar I have ever seen, with three bands, Inc. the foot one. Wrapper maduro.
Pre-light draw: The best part for me, was an amazing, rich & deep aroma, that assured me it was the real thing. A tad more than a typical Cuban firm draw. No hard or soft spots.
I punched to start, but as I suspected, had to cut to improve draw, shortly afterwards & produced an acceptable draw. I found the RG large & at this size, would have preferred it to be a piramide. Meant several times to take a pic of the cut cap to show construction, but never put it down.
Lit well, smoking indoors meant it hardly needed a touch up
First 1/3: Lighter, as you'd expect, but matched well with my coffee.
Second 2/3: Best part, lush!
Third 1/3: Not to my taste, time will improve, even my compaion put his down before it reached the 2nd band.
Smoking time:2hrs.
Value for money: Very subjective to your previous experious & what your prepared to pay for a special event/ celebration? Personally, if I was crazy enough to spend a similar amount on a single cigar, I'd rather buy a vintage Dunhill, but then I love vintage cigars, as much as others prefer fresh.
Verdict: If you love Maduro wrappers, younger cigars & want to impress, this would fit the bill. Personally, although this was x3 more than my previous expensive cigar, it certainly wasn't the best, for my tastes. But it was an amazing experience, shared with a fellow C. A. (all be it on a very different budget) & I am very glad to have shared it with him.
P.S. I gave him my most valuable cigar in return, a Cohiba 2011 1966. I have smoked several & to be honest this it's a better cigar but again, my personal taste.
IN return he gave me a Behike 56!
Phone dying, more details & pic's tomorrow.
Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk
57x150mm 5 7/8". Victoria. 2021 Release, actually released 2022, in boxes of 10; (number of boxes not listed in Cuban Cigar info page).
So full disclosure, I am not the best person to review this cigar as I am not keen on EL's because of maduro wrappers & this was much fresher than I wouldn't normally smoke Cohiba's, with less than 5yrs & EL with 10yrs age.
However, a gift is a gift & the doner wants to see you smoke it & your reaction. So, I avoided the temptation to take it home to smoke later.
Appearance: Well, it is certainly the blingiest cigar I have ever seen, with three bands, Inc. the foot one. Wrapper maduro.
Pre-light draw: The best part for me, was an amazing, rich & deep aroma, that assured me it was the real thing. A tad more than a typical Cuban firm draw. No hard or soft spots.
I punched to start, but as I suspected, had to cut to improve draw, shortly afterwards & produced an acceptable draw. I found the RG large & at this size, would have preferred it to be a piramide. Meant several times to take a pic of the cut cap to show construction, but never put it down.
Lit well, smoking indoors meant it hardly needed a touch up
First 1/3: Lighter, as you'd expect, but matched well with my coffee.
Second 2/3: Best part, lush!
Third 1/3: Not to my taste, time will improve, even my compaion put his down before it reached the 2nd band.
Smoking time:2hrs.
Value for money: Very subjective to your previous experious & what your prepared to pay for a special event/ celebration? Personally, if I was crazy enough to spend a similar amount on a single cigar, I'd rather buy a vintage Dunhill, but then I love vintage cigars, as much as others prefer fresh.
Verdict: If you love Maduro wrappers, younger cigars & want to impress, this would fit the bill. Personally, although this was x3 more than my previous expensive cigar, it certainly wasn't the best, for my tastes. But it was an amazing experience, shared with a fellow C. A. (all be it on a very different budget) & I am very glad to have shared it with him.
P.S. I gave him my most valuable cigar in return, a Cohiba 2011 1966. I have smoked several & to be honest this it's a better cigar but again, my personal taste.
IN return he gave me a Behike 56!
Phone dying, more details & pic's tomorrow.
Sent from my SM-A536B using Tapatalk
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