trinidad coloniales

[Ken Gargett]

Name: Trinidad Coloniales.

Length ~ 132 mm

Gauge ~ 44

Box Date: DTK ABR 04.

Tasting Notes - The locals say that the beers from one of the better Kiwi microbrewers, Emerson’s, are serious beers and not for fun. I was trying their American Pale Ale with this cigar when it occurred to me that it was an apt way to describe this newish effort from such a famous Havana name. No doubt circumstances influence impressions and I smoked this while sitting in the middle of one of Central Otago’s finest vineyards with not another soul or any traffic for miles. It was twilight and a full moon was coming up over those amazing mountains. Short of the bus on its way to the supermodels’ convention taking a wrong turn up the driveway, I don’t think it gets much better than this. Flavours build from subtle spices through rich coffee notes. This was tight in flavour, still very young but with an almost perfect burn. Loved it. 93.

Rob: I can't fault the Trinidad range when it comes to flavour. The Reyes (half corona) is the strongest in body with the Coloniales the next in line. Medium to full body with an intense tobacco flavour which you know will flower over time. Perfect draw, perfect construction is the norm. 91

[Diselfitter]

» Name: Trinidad Coloniales.

» Length ~ 132 mm

» Gauge ~ 44

» Box Date: DTK ABR 04.

Name: Trinidad Coloniales.

» Length: 133 mm

» Gauge: 44

» Box Date: DTK ABR 04.

I just finished this cigar this afternoon. It is my first of the Trinidad Coloniales.

Construction: Aside from having a crack on the foot of the cigar, it was otherwise perfectly constructed, there were no hard or soft spots, over all the cigar felt firm. The Cap was beautifully constructed ended with the cute little pigtail.

Wrapper: The wrapper was beautiful as well. The Color was like light chocolate, or a touch darker than conn. shade. Not at all Veiny almost silk like, with a light oily sheen.

Draw: The draw on this cigar is what I consider to be a perfect draw, meaning it wasn't loose, but it was actually firm without being tight, When I smoked this cigar I was able to draw in a good volume of smoke quite easily.

Taste: I choose to clip this cigar (as I do most cigars). The foot was toasted as a pre-light ritual. Once the cigar was lit, I noticed immediately that it was very young tasting. It had a certain grassiness to it. I tend to blow the smoke out my nose to get a better idea of what the flavors are. The other flavors I noticed in the first third of the cigar was flavors of wood, coffee, and some peppery spice as well.

As I got to about the half way mark some of the grassiness had deminished, but still present none the less. I also noticed at about this point there were hints of Chocolate, and I swear there was for a moment hints of toffee, the coffee flavors were more pronounced, as was the woodiness. As I continued to smoke this cigar it never really evolved beyond what I described. As far as the Burn of the cigar it stayed razor sharp and never needed a relight.

Overall Impression: This cigar has great potential. I am confident that after a couple of years this cigar will smooth out and become more complex. Becoming rich, creamy and loaded with lots of flavor. Although I enjoyed this cigar, I think it is still very young and deserves time in the humidor in order to develope.

I am ratng this cigar a 91 at this time.

[Ken Gargett]

Had the chance to revisit these several times in Havana, three actually, and they were consistently good. They all drew beautifully, a little effort but worthwhile. The burn was exemplary and there were delightful flavours of dried herbs, coffee and milk chocolate with plenty of spice. All that said, perhaps previously, I was ‘influenced’ by the circumstances and around 91 would be a fairer reflection, tho one of these with a little time will race up the charts.

[fred d.]

Fresh this was the best of the 3. Now mine form original release are real funky. Need a lot more time.

[Ken Gargett]

at the launch of 98 Dom Perignon, Richard Geoffroy recommended a Trinidad (granted it was the fund), to go with this vintage. i had one of these so fired it up and i really and cannot argue. Intense, good concentration of flavours, but not overwhelming. Some coffee bean and chocolate, spices, and old oak hint, touch of the herbals. Still youthful but balanced. Had a really good burn. Kept revealing new subtitles. Like these a lot. A solid 91. this was one i recently picked up in Spain as part of a few single sticks so assuming it quite young. (and apols for the very loud noise in the background being me dropping names like dom but i do know how much it annoys rob).

[herfkid]

This is the cigar that convinced me to start smoking cigars more often than once a year or so.

That was last May; sadly, I have yet to have another one, although I intend to rectify that before too long... ;-)

[PigFish]

I can't warm up to these or the Reyes. It is in my opinon just not Trinidad material. I pull one out now and then and try to warm up to one but they just don't do it for me. -Piggy

[Elric]

I love these things. The Trini I can't warm up to is the RE. I'll take a Sig VI over the RE any day.

[Shiba]

I have one sitting in the humidor that I have yet to try. I think tonight may be a good time to break this out. My buddy Anhony gifted this to me and I am sure he would appreciate my review and opinion on it ... :-D

[Ken Gargett]

» I can't warm up to these or the Reyes. It is in my opinon just not Trinidad

» material. I pull one out now and then and try to warm up to one but they

» just don't do it for me. -Piggy

i guess that because i have only ever seen one or two of the fundies that i don't have the same mindset - did bring quite a few home from one trip to havana but my scumbag neighbour pinched them. hence i guess that i like them as smokes, rather than purely as trinidads. had no real prior expectations other than that i thought they'd be good.

[The Privateer]

Great reviews...

These have been wonderful smokes, although not as orgasm-inducing for me as the Reyes.

[habanohal]

THe Trinis are 1 of my favorites. I really like the Colonials but the reyes do have a bit more tangy zing that I like.

[Ginseng]

» THe Trinis are 1 of my favorites. I really like the Colonials but the

» reyes do have a bit more tangy zing that I like.

I absolutely agree. The Reyes are such fantastic little crackers. I've never had a Coloniales but there are a handful in the humi waiting for the right occasion.

Wilkey

[habanohal]

» » THe Trinis are 1 of my favorites. I really like the Colonials but the

» » reyes do have a bit more tangy zing that I like.

»

» I absolutely agree. The Reyes are such fantastic little crackers. I've

» never had a Coloniales but there are a handful in the humi waiting for the

» right occasion.

»

» Wilkey

Your alive and healthy. What other reasons do you need?

;-)

[Ginseng]

» » I absolutely agree. The Reyes are such fantastic little crackers. I've

» » never had a Coloniales but there are a handful in the humi waiting for

» the right occasion.

» »

» » Wilkey

»

» Your alive and healthy. What other reasons do you need?

»

» ;-)

Well said. Let's just say the right opportunity then. Full time in school, a child in school and a working wife leaves few but precious cracks in time for the essential indulgences such as cigars.

Wilkey

[Shiba]

» » THe Trinis are 1 of my favorites. I really like the Colonials but the

» » reyes do have a bit more tangy zing that I like.

»

» I absolutely agree. The Reyes are such fantastic little crackers. I've

» never had a Coloniales but there are a handful in the humi waiting for the

» right occasion.

»

» Wilkey

I have to second that