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Review by Jim |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: 5-pack |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 9.80 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 9 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: I've just finished a Siglo IV, which I lit just before the UEFA Champions League match on TV between Manchester United and Glasgow Rangers was kicking off (I'm a Man U fan from Dublin). I finished the cigar as the final whistle blew. Just over an hour and a half, great timing!
I usually smoke Partagas Shorts, which I love. The Shorts are right at the top limit of my cigar budget - actually a bit over budget, but since I gave up alcohol I feel I can pamper myself a bit. I decided to treat myself and include a 5-pack of Siglo IVs with my last order. It had been some years since I smoked a Cohiba, and I wanted to see if they really were that special or if my memory was being too kind to them.
I smoked one straight away, and my reaction was "Meh - nice, but no nicer than my Partagas Shorts." The burn was uneven and the smoke tasted a little bit harsh at the end. It was pleasant enough, but I thought, "OK, now I've been there and done that, I can stop wondering."
Fast forward three weeks, and to the second cigar from that 5-pack, the one I've just finished. What a difference! The wrapper was perfect, the cap was perfect, the burn was perfect, the draw was perfect, the volume of smoke was perfect and the flavour was beyond perfect, all smooth coffee/caramel and meadow. It was a powerful and satisfying smoke but never harsh. The final third gained in power, but again no harshness. I loved every moment of it, and smoked it practically to the cut. As I sat basking in the after-glow all I could think of was the next time I could justifiably light one up.
They're too expensive for me to buy a box but the occasional 5-pack is a definite. I'm going to buy another 5-pack with my next order so that when I smoke the 3 I have left I won't feel sad. If they're anything like the one I just finished that will be sooner rather than later. Were it not for the price I'd give this a perfect 10. But if you're one of the lucky ones who can afford a box, you've got perfection. |
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Bolivar
