San Cristobal la Fuerza EMA MAR 08

[dicko]

Hello. I tried this from the czar 'mix and match' singles, only had one but for what its worth..

Appearance - No pic sorry. But very good looking, nice choc brown/dark leather look. attractive goldish watermark. some fine veins running across and down. 10/10

Initial - espresso, very spicy through nose.

1st - very espresso

-burnt toast (good way)

- 'bbq' grill plate

-emitting some thick, very white smoke.

2nd- hints of cocoa here and there

- hint of a unique flavour, like a coconut, milk powder also some hints of mint.

- some rough, burnt flavours some puffs

- generally a dry, clean profile, but some harsh draws.

3rd- milk coffee

- some paprika spice through nose (similar to my dip 4's)

Overall- a very interesting smoke. i liked that strong espresso and toast flavours. it had some rough edges. If anyone can tell me what these are like with some age I would be interested to hear...?

That 5 minute stage about the start of the 2nd third where that mint flavour popped up really made this for me. Rough edges knocked off some points but a solid 89.

Thanks for reading!

Dicko

[MontrealRon]

Nice review of a rather obscure cigar,

that few of us have ever tried.

Thanks!

[gmoney]

I have two from the mix and match sitting in humi.....haven't tried yet. Thanks for the review

[dicko]

I have two from the mix and match sitting in humi.....haven't tried yet. Thanks for the review

let me know how they go...

Thanks for replies guys :-)

[Colt45]

Nice work Dicko

[finecigar]

Nice review- just a thought, next time try adding a picture. I guess I am a visual kind of person but I enjoy reading your review as well.

[gersonmorelli]

It has been a long time since I smoked my last SCDH... I thoroughly enjoyed the Principes and Mercaderes. As I recall, they had a great fruit sweetness as a major characteristic.

I have a couple of young La Puntas in my humidor and will give it try this weekend.

[dicko]

Nice review- just a thought, next time try adding a picture. I guess I am a visual kind of person but I enjoy reading your review as well.

agreed! unfortunately cam battery was flat the day i smoked this. cheers

thanks also Colt and gersonmorelli

[PADDYWHACK121272]

Nice review. Had one of these yesterday from a Czar singles sampler - was a cigar of two halves - first was nice, mild to medium coffee / creamy tobacco - second half this flavour continued and developed more complexity however the strength came from nowhere and I basically ended up stoned - not something I look for or enjoy to be honest - reminded me of a partagas 898 ie. fine smoke but handle with care!

[Disburden]

Nice review. Had one of these yesterday from a Czar singles sampler - was a cigar of two halves - first was nice, mild to medium coffee / creamy tobacco - second half this flavour continued and developed more complexity however the strength came from nowhere and I basically ended up stoned - not something I look for or enjoy to be honest - reminded me of a partagas 898 ie. fine smoke but handle with care!

What kind of cigar were you smoking?!