 |
Review by Tony |
Appearance: 9 out of 10 |
|
|
Box Code/Year: Unknown |
Construction: 9 out of 10 |
|
|
Average rating: 9.40 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
|
|
Value: 9 out of 10 |
|
|
Experience: 10 out of 10 |
|
|
Review notes: Oh My Goodness!!!
I was gifted this lovely stick from a BOTL who wishes to remain nameless.
Before I begin, allow me to set the stage a bit.
I was out scouting an upcoming opponent for the football team that I coach and was really looking forward to having another stick. However, I came home and was informed that a very dear friend of mine had passed away in Baltimore. Knowing that this is not a religion forum, I will just say that this was the person whom I consider to be my spiritual dad. He introduced me to Christ some 19 years ago and the rest as they say... is history.
OK, the cigar. I pulled this baby out of my humi and rolled it under my nose in order to take in its lovely bouquet. Inspecting its lovely Colorado wrapper, there was not a flaw to be seen, very minimal veins and nary a soft spot. A perfect three seam cap adorned this puro and the stage was set.
I poured myself a cup of black coffee, took my punch to it, smelled it again and I detected earth and coffee. The pre-light draw was unobstructed and again, just earth and coffee with a hint of cinnamon.
I toasted the foot with my torch, blew on it ever so slightly to even it out and took a couple of hard draws on it and we were off.
It started out with cedar and a bit of spice. The cigar had me at hello. The first third was earthy with again, a hint of cinnamon. The second third was a bit sweeter and I thought I tasted coffee or cocoa, whatever it was, it was very creamy and very, very good.
The last third was about the same.
It was remarkable to me that for a smaller gauge cigar than I usually smoke it never got hot nor harsh. As a matter of fact, I had to remind myself to slow down and enjoy the stick and the reflection of my dear friend.
I smoked this puro down to about an inch or so and I wanted to cry when I was done. The tears were not for my friend (although there were some and there are bound to be more), they were for the fact that this was my one and only of these sticks and I wanted this to go on forever.
In closing, once my funds are right I will certainly be picking up a couple of these. As a matter of fact, while I am of the opinion that Ashton VSG was my favorite cigar, if I have another one or two similar experiences with this stick, it will move to the top of my list of favorites. |
|
|
Bolivar
