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Review by Andrew |
Appearance: 10 out of 10 |
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Box Code/Year: Oct2009? |
Construction: 10 out of 10 |
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Average rating: 10.00 |
Flavor: 10 out of 10 |
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Value: 10 out of 10 |
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Experience: 10 out of 10 |
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Review notes: These are superb. The first cigar I have bothered to review after 5 years of regular smoking. Why bother now? I just can\'t understand why it doesn\'t have a stronger following. Perhaps the price. I\'ll admit I was only tempted to try them because they were a sale item back in November. Perhaps the brand -I have found other Hoyo\'s underwhelming. I\'m almost done with my first box. I moved the sticks to my humidor and tossed the original package, so I\'m not 100% on the box date. They need to be allowed to settle, sure, but age?... mine are fantastic after just a month. I\'ll let some sit to see what more time can do, but frankly, where can it go from where it already is? They are perhaps a bit more subtle than other Cubans, particularly for their size. They lack the intense pepper and spice and are not bitter, but come through with all kinds of other goodness, never overwhelming and never hanging around too long as to become boring. And I can really puff like a steam train on this stick without any harshness. The volume and aroma of the smoke is just bliss. They are not so good to smoke outdoors, particularly while on the move, or on a windy evening perched on a balcony. Let yourself be enveloped by the smoke and take in its aroma. I have learnt to save mine for the bar. I\'ve tried a number of drink compliments; apple juice, Guiness, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Bowmore, Chivas, Ardbeg ... and the verdict is Jagermeister! Not sure how I stumbled on that one, but it works. A warning: They are awful if dry. I smoked one after it had traveled for a couple of days and it was worse than shit. I hope others will be encouraged to try this cigar. Enjoy! |
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