Trinidad Reyes : RMU MAY 16 : SLR&T Review Comp 2016

[bigbanana14]

First stick out of a new box of 24 for me. Thought of letting it age for a while before starting on the box but couldn't resist trying out a stck first.

 

Construction of the cigar is lovely and I've always liked the pigtails on the Trinidads. Just a very well made cigar. Pre-light draw was perfect with just the right amount of resistance.

 

Started out creamy and with tastes of honey and tea. Slowly progressed to a woody flavour accompanied with spicy notes. Got a bit rough towards the end and I put the stick away shortly into the last third. Excellent smoke production throughout.

 

A different, but still pleasant (at least for the first 2/3), experience from my previous box of Reyes from 2011. Probably smoked this too young. Will be putting the box away and smoking a stick every 6 months.  Should be interesting to see how these develop.

 

 

 

[Smoke6]

Nice review and pics!  Yes, time rewards those who have patience with these.  Look forward to hearing how these develop.

[TheMonk]

Nice review, on one of my favorite short smokes!

[JG3]

Nicely done! I also enjoy taking a cigar I am fond of and seeing, smelling and tasting it's evolution. I found this marca to be consistent in that they are extremely well made (I too enjoy a little "pull" on the draw) and while enjoyable young for about half to 2/3 of the cigar, the flavor profile to me was a bit linear and straightforward but when given time to rest and mature significant complexities show up during my smoking experience. 

Please do post a follow up when you try it again.

 

JG3