You all may remember that I was bombed (mightily) two weeks ago by The Sniper. He hit me with one each of the sticks I had listed as my "Wish List" in my bio - sticks that I probably would never have bought for myself due to their cost. They were: Opus X, Ashton, Davidoff, God of Fire, Zino Platinum Scepter, and Diamond Crown.
There were strings attached - He instructed me to let them rest for two weeks and then smoke one per week until I had smoked them all and to report on my impressions of each. I just finished the first one - the Zino Platinum Scepter. It was the Shorty, 4.5 inches long by 43 (I think) ring gauge. Here are a few photos:
I figured I'd start with the shortest one and work my up, size-wise. As for my impressions of the smoke, it's a good-looking stick with an easy draw and an even burn. The descriptions I've read about this cigar say that I should expect a burst of flavor from this medium-bodied stick but it never seemed forthcoming. I've smoked other less expensive cigars with flavor similar to this one though I can't name them off-hand. I guess I was just expecting to be wafted off to Nirvana or somewhere but it didn't happen with this one.
My apologies, Glen. I don't want to appear ungrateful but you asked for my impressions and I was just kinda underwhelmed with this one. You're a generous guy and I appreciate it.
I'll report again next week. Thanks again, Glen, for giving me this opportunity. It wouldn't have happened otherwise.
