"chocolate" suggestion?

p.aulmartin

Hi guys:
Got another question for the group. I'm still pretty new to the hobby, but coming along ok trying different smokes, etc.
I remember when I first started reading reviews & thinking how odd it sounded that this or that stick had "notes of chocolate." No way I thought. Of course, in my mind I was thinking of a Hershey's chocolate bar.
Since then, I've been really turned on to Ghiradelli's premium dark 72% cacao.
Now, I'm like **wow… there is a similarity between that taste & some of what I've tasted in cigars along the way.
So, question…. what should I turn to in order to maximize this taste? I'm assuming something with a Maduro wrapper, but I just don't know that much. I'm open to suggestions.
BTW, in closing, I'm not interested in anything "infused"… only stuff that comes by that taste naturally.

Thanks!

p

onestrangeone

Try the 601 Blue if you get a chance.

danielzreyes

Grand Habano Vintage 2002

Ken Light

I feel like Rocky Patel Patel Bros has a good amount of chocolate to it. Anyone ever get this guy's address for the newsletter?

Lee.mcglynn

Any maduro padron should do the trick

smoke em if you got em

danielzreyes:

Grand Habano Vintage 2002

Been a minute since I smoked one of these bad boys..used to be a go to in my early on when I began smoking.

Darktower007

Buccanero Double maduro all day long

Martel

Lee.mcglynn:

Any maduro padron should do the trick

This.

Or: Illusione Rothchildes, Ezra Zion FHK, Diesel UHC, Camacho Triple Maddy, Oliva V Melanio (bitter chocolate is slight, but there), Partagas Cifuentes, Macanudo Cru Royale (don't laugh, I really liked this one), Montecristo Media Noche (again, don't laugh), Genesis the Project (just smoked one with a year on it, much better than fresh), Tat Havana, LP Undercrown (think chocolate cupcake), LP No. 9, MOW Armada.

That should give you a few to start with.

Hays

p.aulmartin:

Hi guys: Got another question for the group. I'm still pretty new to the hobby, but coming along ok trying different smokes, etc. I remember when I first started reading reviews & thinking how odd it sounded that this or that stick had "notes of chocolate." No way I thought. Of course, in my mind I was thinking of a Hershey's chocolate bar. Since then, I've been really turned on to Ghiradelli's premium dark 72% cacao. Now, I'm like **wow… there is a similarity between that taste & some of what I've tasted in cigars along the way. So, question…. what should I turn to in order to maximize this taste? I'm assuming something with a Maduro wrapper, but I just don't know that much. I'm open to suggestions. BTW, in closing, I'm not interested in anything "infused"… only stuff that comes by that taste naturally. Thanks! p

I've had most of the cigars mentioned in this thread, and I know exactly what you're talking about. Most of these do have those "cocoa" notes, but the one cigar that has always been like a bonafide chocolate bar for me is a Perdomo2 Maduro. You can find them here on Ccom, and you really, really should try it. I remember one time I went into my lounge in the States with one of those, a Godiva dark chocolate bar, and grabbed an older chocolate port - my god, it was pure bliss!

Amos Umwhat

danielzreyes:

Grand Habano Vintage 2002

This was my first thought. Also Flore y Rodriguez Cabinet, and the Asylum vintage.

wahooschock

Mx2 Cao. Delicious.

mmccartneydc

wahooschock:

Mx2 Cao. Delicious.

+1 but if you want infused, the Natural Dirt is like sucking on a Hershey bar!

Edna20

Camacho Triple Maduro, totally blew my mind! I only catch it through the retrohale, but it's really strong compared to anything else I've smoked.

Big''nBall''n

ya this stuff is like drinking chocolate... almost to much

Andrew Dzikoski

Perdomo habano in a maduro in the gordo size.

wwhwang

Oliva G Maduro or MoW Phalanx.

mmccartneydc

Big''nBall''n:

ya this stuff is like drinking chocolate... almost to much

I know what you mean Mike, however, it is the only shock top that I actually like. I've tried em all and this is it!

Big''nBall''n

your not lying about that not a fan of shocktop

Ken Light

Big''nBall''n:

ya this stuff is like drinking chocolate... almost to much

I just puked a little in my mouth...

youngryan216

You guys like to pair chocolate with smokes?


I had to share today's pair: Dairy Milk and Edmundo! Creamy and deep, roasty puffs collide with one of the smoothest chocolates I have ever tasted.
Yesterday, I paired a Hemmingway maduro signature with a dark chocolate bar and it was divine.

However, this Cadbury Dairy Milk is soooo velvety and briefly sweetens the palate for a unique smoking experience. I have never tried eating anything while smoking before this, but wow, so tasty.

Just figured I would share.

Bigshizza

Nub Dub box pressed...send your addy and I'll give you a couple to try.

Amos Umwhat

Of course, if you're after chocolate, Capt. Black Royal in a well broke in pipe is the way to go.

jimmyv723

Have to throw a nod out to the Tatuaje Reserva Noellas. Fantastic cigar and one of my absolute favorites.

youngryan216

Lots of great ideas here. I too enjoy a "chocolate" flavor in some of my smokes. I have a 601 blue I need to bust out and I would have never thought of the Perdomo2 or Grand Hanano vintage 2002, but I will definitely try some. Thanks for the great info as always fellas.