Monte Esp No.2 SEP FEB11

[Joker]

Paired with Glenmorangie orig single malt

Aroma cold - choc / cinnamon

Colorado wrapper with minor veins, firm construction

Clipped pigtail - draw spot on, slight resistance

I enjoy this ring gauge for a change of pace - need to smoke it slow

1/3

Great plumes of smoke, medium strength, slight spice to the palate

Combined with the sweet undertones of the scotch, getting a coffee liquer flavour combo

Even burn

2/3

Spice has seemed to have subsided a little - maybe just my palette

Smooth

Smoke aroma - choc/ roasted nuts - very pleasant

3/3

Was expecting the spice to increase, however it has tapered off and getting smooth coffee cream

Very enjoyable 80 mins to unwind after a long day

Only downside is that it needed numerous relights

Flavours have seemed to have merged and mellowed since I last tried this marca a couple of months back

Hopefully they will get even better with some age

Use to smoke Monte4, but have gone off them over the years (have replaced them with Boli & RJ PC)

All the best

Joker

[isa]

Great review there - am waiting for a psp box of these