El Rey del Mundo Tainos 2001

[Pilgrims]

A first review - I (think) I have attached some photos.

The first time I have had one of these. A good, proper size at 7 x 47.

The appearance was great, nice richly coloured wrapper and nice oils in it too. The aroma cold was of tea and a little linseed oil…a classy yet mellow aroma.

My initial thoughts: great draw and even burn, lots of cool smoke, it started at light to medium bodied with a woody, tanned tobacco and a touch of vanilla cream (not sweet Vanilla cream). As an aside, I had wondered what a glass of Palo Cortado (E. Lustau) sherry would be like with the cigar..it was awful, not a good combo…anyway I discarded the sherry and cracked on with the smoke.

The first third; stayed at a mellow, medium level with a little hint of spice and a subtle note of nutmeg there was an element of tea loaf there too, not fruit cake but tea loaf, it was hitting its stride.

The second third was to my mind the very best as a nutty note arrived, roasted almonds and (now really going for it) a touch of macadamia.

The final third had a bit for spice and continued well. The post smoke aftertaste was of dates which was un expected.

If I had to rate it I would go a mellow but solid 90. The only reason why it is not higher is that I expected a bit more richness.

Overall an enjoyable smoke on a rare (for this year) summers evening.

[Puros Y Vino]

Nice review. I have a few ERDM Tainos from 2000 sitting around and a SLB from 2005. I agree with you on the taste profile. Smooth but not very rich IMO. But still worthwhile smokes. BTW, what is that second band?

[riazp]

Nice review! looking foward to this one

[Pilgrims]

Cheers

It is "Orchant Selection" it's a merchant in the UK's extra band for a few smokes he selected

[Puros Y Vino]

Cheers

It is "Orchant Selection" it's a merchant in the UK's extra band for a few smokes he selected

Ah yes..Mitchell. Familiar with him.

[CBL]

Great to see these get some print. I have two singles I found in a shop one day, also from 2001. Can't wait to try it, been saving them for a special occasion.

[Mr.T]

Thanks! Nice review of a wonderful cigar. I've got a box from '97 and they are great smokes. These need some age on them to achieve their full potential.