This 5×50 dark brown oily wrapped cigar features minimal veins, a slick firm pack, invisible tight seams and a rich tobacco aroma. As I toast this up I talk a little about what ‘vintage tobacco’ means. First light reveals a very mild airy smoke with an earthy flavor and woody aftertaste with a great draw. The first third quickly develops to a mild-medium creamy smooth woody taste on the draw with a slightly bitter but oily wood finish. The 1/2 way point comes fairly quickly 25 minutes in, only adding a slight sweetness to the draw flavors. Ending at 45 minutes, the last third shifts just slightly, bringling a touch of licorice to what was just a general sweetness.
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When I order more I'm going to go the Churchill, just to get some extra burn time on it.
Rob
Yes sir... during winter in Denver, which is dry as a bone. You know what's funny? They are still the softest and most moist feeling sticks I have. They have a super spongy give to them. I don't know what the hell Gran Habano did to these things, but they are impervious to drying out.
I loved this cigar and smoked through the whole box quickly. I have also heard the churchill size isn't as good.
Definitely give it a shot. After this conversation came up, I went and smoked another of the churchills because it had been awhile. I was sad when it ended. It was just an incredibly tasty, well-performing smoke. If the robustos are indeed better than what I just smoked, that would be really something.