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After a rare decent steak onboard, decided to burn this beaut that I have been carrying around in my travel humi, ex AdeUk pre '04. I have to say it was an excellent example & I found myself wondering, as I smoked it, why I don't smoke these more often? Of course if I did, my stock wouldn't have had the chance to become so superbly aged! Still I think I will increase my frequency rate, as I have a couple of cabs from '05.
RyJ Tubo 1 brought back from alcudia by the inlaws (with a miniature single barrel JD) lovely and that elusive marzipan on the cold draw and a hint of it lit. Going to try it with a Leffe Brun and see how it goes [emoji4]
RyJ Tubo 1 brought back from alcudia by the inlaws (with a miniature single barrel JD) lovely and that elusive marzipan on the cold draw and a hint of it lit. Going to try it with a Leffe Brun and see how it goes [emoji4]
Montecristo Edmundo, after a really stressful day playing at being a naval officer. Not sure why I fill spare time doing Reserve service, but it?s away from home so this is my 4th cigar in as many nights.
Had an Edmundo last night as well, but appreciate the sentiment ? no pics, no smokes ? so here is tonight?s (sorry, no idea how to load decent sized images). Edmundo1.jpg
Cut by the shop, because I haven?t got a cutter yet. Lit with a disposable lighter, because I haven?t got a decent lighter yet. Smoked by me
I?ve only had a few Montecristo No 3s (thought I had No 4s, but I stand corrected!), a Bolivar No 1 and a couple of Bolivar Coronas (I think that?s what they are). I know I should expand my horizons (and very much looking forward to it), but I could see myself settling into Montecristos, including the Edmundo.
Without much experience, I can?t speak in terms of flavours, etc., and I don?t have many references to compare things to, but I like the shape, the balance of weight and size, and the smell of the unlit cigar is just amazing. In fact, I could spend forever with that aroma around me.
Even I knew the draw on last night?s was loose (right term?) and I thought that might spoil it. I can also see why some reviewers say Edmundos make a lot of smoke and not much flavour (at least to start with), but last night it did eventually build into something enjoyable. However, tonight?s has been much tighter and developed really early into a fuller-bodied and compelling cigar. I say compelling because there was something perfect about the balance of taste and smell, especially later on, and I couldn?t put it down. I foolishly risked singed fingers and beard just to keep going that little bit longer, but here it is, not long before I finally said farewell. Edmundo3.jpg
Still made a whole heap of smoke, but it?s fragrant and it?s meant I?ve had the hotel garden largely to myself!
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