SLRDC AST SEPT 2009

[99call]

Nice funky tobacco aroma out the box. the greaseproof paper and bands are are good an oily. 

Had two out of the box so far that have been good tobacco un-eventful smokes. Pleasurable, but definitely not in the very-good to excellent zone.

This was a big step up, massive peaches & cream on the retro, all throughout the first 3 inches. Lush floral, cold smoke

Second third tampers down on the peaches, If the 1st third was a floral sweet peach, this is a bit more of a average UK supermarket peach. Rich oily macadamia nut aroma, with a clean french white butter creating a very rich smoke, but with lots of clarity, and poise. 

Final third steps up in body quite markedly, but distinct flavours drop off. Toasted fine tobacco is very pleasant and impressive, but it would be nice to have some highlights on top. A few touches of oily brazil nut flit around at the death......lovely smoke

[TheMonk]

Nice review on a fantastic stick! I safe my 2003 and 2004's for special occasions only.

[JohnS]

Well done. You love them when they are as you describe. Thanks for the review.