PLPC Review EMA DIC 08

[Styler]

We've had a few windows of sun recently so I thought I would make the most of the opportunity and take a cigar to work. I went for a 2008 PLPC and decided to have a walk around the beech and harbour while smoking it.The cigar felt to be a decent weight for a PC. The wrapper had more of a sandpaper look rather than an oily sheen. Upon clipping the draw was just how I like it with a little resistance. The cigar wasnt giving off much in the way of aroma but the per-light draw had a nice sweet tobacco flavour.

Upon lighting I was hit by what I can only describe as sweet creamy pepper, like someone had made some custard and chopped a Scotch Bonnet into it. This died down after the first few draws though and left me with a dark and rich sweetness like Demerara sugar. This first third was amazing!

Into the second third and the breeze picked up a little which was effecting the burn a bit but not enough to warrant touching up. The sweetness died down and light wood flavours came to the front, Balsa wood maybe? There was also a hint of peanut brittle every couple of puffs.

Towards the end things got darker and a little warmer. My fault as I had probably been enjoying it a little too quickly. Trying to slow down a bit I got a lot more wood, more like cedar with a little leather and espresso.

This was a great PLPC, I just wish they were all like this! I hate scoring because there are so many factors at work when enjoying a cigar but if pushed I would go 91.

[gigabyte056]

Great review and pictures, thank you.

[cottierm]

Dear Styler,

Stop smoking these ugly PLPCs and leave them all to me, please!

Beautiful first pick!

Best,

Michel

[winelover]

Great review and fantastic pics. Where was the beach? PLPCs are a staple that should be in everyone's humidor.

[Styler]

Thanks guys. The beach was Aberdeen beach, I work for a company located by the harbour so it's just down the road. Handy for a lunchtime stroll.

[maverickdrinker]

Nice review!!!