RyJ Belicoso :No Code: RyJ Comp. 2016

[Hurltim]

#3 for the RyJ comp. Just landed perfectly as my Hobbits and Giants singles extravaganza hits its 3rd week of rest. Belicoso or Churchill? Belicoso it is!

Aroma at Cold: STRONG barnyard with a little sweet tobacco hidden under the barn somewhere.

Not even a hint of rosado in the wrapper.

Cold Draw: Sweet tobacco mainly. Just a touch to the firm side--perfect.

1st 3rd: Tangy cherry on the retro followed by a wonderful creamy chocolate. Rich toasted tobacco and black pepper on the finish. Just hair less than medium. Rich, thick smoke on the draw. That richness...wow!

2nd 3rd: That richness continues through the entire middle third as the cream increases ever so slightly. The tangy cherry continues on the retro and now adds a nice, morello style hit on the finish. That rich toasted tobacco is a show stopper!

Final 3rd: Did I say rich??? It finally dies down a bit but a little coffee/cocoa makes up for it. Cherry is still going strong but the cream is fading fast. A little leather comes in near the end to accompany the cherry.

Burn was great just a few minor touch ups. Maybe just a little too long in the dry box. 1 or 2 hours max from now on.

Fantastic smoke while I watched the Cubs win the penant!!!

This goes on the must buy list. If that cream and chocolate pick up with some age...look out!!!

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[Smoking Ninja]

Great review!!  I never had one of these.  Need to try one out!!!

[Sean3]

I'm with Ninja on this one!  Well done.

[dowjr1]

My favorite!

 

[Smoke6]

Great review.  Have not had one in many years and might need to pick up a few singles.  Thanks for peaking the interest!

[TheMonk]

Nice review, mate!

[Cmelle]

Mmmmmm. Cherry, cream and chocolate. I have to try one of these. 

[PuffDaddie]

Very nice review, getting ready to light one up.