Popular Post GrouchoMarx Posted October 6, 2017 Popular Post Posted October 6, 2017 I picked up a box when I was in Havana last December. Since then, I've aquired several more. Some say (including myself), its one of the best sticks out of Cuba. Let's see what I thought of it: For those with a foot fetish, you'll like this: A post-cut, pre-light draw was lovely and easy. 1st third: Earthy cream, lots of smoke, nuts, and fresh coffee. I suppose I should say that the review was accompanied by a dram of scotch.(well, maybe 2 drams LOL). 2nd third: Lovely grey-white ash. Richer taste with moca and nougat. Still very creamy. Final 3rd: A sweetness, with full bodied caramel. Finger burning good. This stick is a beauty all around. Total smoking time was about 90 minutes. 15
prodigy Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 The one I smoked so far could best be described as a moist fresh baked piece of red velvet cake! Blown awaySent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk
GrouchoMarx Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 53 minutes ago, prodigy said: The one I smoked so far could best be described as a moist fresh baked piece of red velvet cake! Blown away Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk oh fuk - I want to smoke one NOW! LOL 1
Isaac Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 It is a fantastic smoke. But at around $500 a box, it is a bit speedy to keep stock. I still haven't committed to one box.
prodigy Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 I was lucky to snag a 1/4 box on 2424 a while back. If I knew how good they are, I would have bought moreSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 2
zeedubbya Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 Great review! I will second the Capuletos being delicious. I've only had one ok one. The other 5 or so I've smoked have been stellar. In my opinion it's the best of the 2016 ELs. It's also the least expensive of them as well! I am surprised they don't come in boxes of 10....Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
GrouchoMarx Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 Thanks for the compliments! Don't forget to "like" Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Tapatalk 1
JohnS Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 9 hours ago, prodigy said: The one I smoked so far could best be described as a moist fresh baked piece of red velvet cake! Blown away Like smoking this? 1
prodigy Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 Like smoking this?Exactly. I think I cauterized my lips from smoking it down to the nub. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 1
GrouchoMarx Posted October 7, 2017 Author Posted October 7, 2017 18 hours ago, JohnS said: Like smoking this? How do you light that?
PigFish Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 On 10/6/2017 at 6:09 AM, GrouchoMarx said: ...not to question your review, but this is what I find troubling. That foot looks like cigar that is more air than tobacco! When I get cigars like this, they smoke like crap! I am glad that your experience was a good one. I would never purchase a cigar that had a foot that appeared this way. I suppose it all goes back to judging a cigar by its wrapper!!! Thanks for sharing! -Piggy
prodigy Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 ...not to question your review, but this is what I find troubling. That foot looks like cigar that is more air than tobacco! When I get cigars like this, they smoke like crap! I am glad that your experience was a good one. I would never purchase a cigar that had a foot that appeared this way. I suppose it all goes back to judging a cigar by its wrapper!!! Thanks for sharing! -PiggyI feel like unless you had said cigar in hand, and were able to squeeze it and see for yourself, the picture alone would not decide. The RyJ capuletos is one of the best cigars I've ever smoked, so take that into consideration when judging it based off of a picture....Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk 1
gcman68 Posted October 8, 2017 Posted October 8, 2017 I have a box but below is NOT my personal review of the Capuleto so it doesn't obviously count but I thought it would be of some interest to those reading this thread. It came back from a good friend over the summer who is a very experienced smoker with a good palate. I recently sent him some of my stuff to get some thoughts and other validations of my stock and see where his thoughts are compared to mine. I sent it as part of 15 or so cigars I sent to him completely blind and below is his blind review of the Capuleto. Colorado wrapper shade promises big rich smoking experience; solid feel without any soft spots or apparent flaws offers hope that performance will not be an issue; closer exam reveals veiny, toothy character and curiously dry quality -- but not in the sub-par storage way, just that this particular wrapper isn’t oily at all. Pre-light, the cold draw smacks me with light, bright fresh-cut greens sweetness --- excellent promise for what’s to come. The draw is fine, flirting with tight, but perhaps that’s the ring guage? As expected by a solid feel and good draw, the burn is proper and develops without much blister and, wonder of wonders, the first puffs are light and airy, with citrus-fruit highlights. Aroma is toasted nut-like, walnuts maybe, and then marvelous just-baked bread pops up, that yeasty note wafts about. Once I hit cruising speed I’m getting a chewy mouthful of smoke, easily matching the promises of the aroma. Overall, performance ranks near the top: holding a steel grey ash well, virtually no blister, and nice cool draw with big flavor! If all of that keeps up, ladies and gentlemen we have a winner! But, please hold your tickets, as we have a ways to go before the finish line...if the first 1/3rd gave me sweet floral and barnyard notes, chased by just a hint of green-ness ( youth ) it was balanced and full enough, ending the phase with lip spice and some power rising, while the retrohale remained almost soft -- baking spices! I was enjoying the mix so much I had to force myself to slow down, otherwise I’d be overheating the smoke, even one this fat. Nearing halfway mark, I still notice clean floral top notes but now I’m tasting and smelling plenty of big earthy ( not muddy yet ) wood/ wet leather/ nut-oil mixed in; surprisingly, these elements are all playing nice! Completely unforced, I find myself making comparisons to past examples of Cohiba/Trinidad and Behike : solid company for any brand/size to fall into ---but can these flavors be sustained? Let’s find out, even at the risk of tainting what has already happened ( hard to be excited about a cigar you only want to smoke part way through, no matter the price. ) Nearing the final third, the smoke is still clean, deep but not (yet) overstrong or one-note; new flavors creep in, leathery and oily, but near silky, not the gummy, overbearing mouth-coating effect so common in recent years. Forest fruit, dark cherries, dried raisins and some pleasant mineral notes come in and out -- those are hallmarks of a successful, complex blend. If you have to chase them, look for, and hope for, their return, then you certainly cannot be bored or disappointed by a cigar offering such a dance. The retrohale has a powdery, almost talc-like quality, and the aroma is now all-enveloping, so I get up and leave, stay away for moments. On return, I find it lovely, warm and toasty but not rank, sour or foul. By this time though, some burn issues have arisen, but the burn corrects itself without a touch-up and I simply ash the end, and the wrapper holds -- not tearing or splitting. Now comes the moment where humidor time earns extra thanks: and sure enough, yet more complex notes emerge. Almost like reaching the center of malted milk ball, but these are far forward on your palate -- dark honey, chased by ginger, more mineral elements: this is a meaty smoke, only somehow it’s also showing me echoes of the floral and cream notes that marked the very beginning. Nothing lasts long enough to dominate, and as it comes down to the end, it’s mostly muscle, but far from overpowering. I force myself to slow down once more, because I don’t want this cigar to end - what other changes can it offer? There are still sweet, syrupy tastes, and the mouthfeel is rich but absolutely clean - nuances come and go, but no one aspect takes full control, and by carefully pacing my smoking rate it hasn’t overheated. What a pleasure and how I wish it would last just that much longer -- but to avoid ruining the experience, and souring my taste buds, I lay this one to rest. While the tastes that highlighted the beginning are some of my favorites, the changes that followed were welcome, and never left me bored or let down. This is a cigar worthy of plenty of humidor time, and one that will continue to improve almost certainly. If you have more than a few, count yourself lucky -- if you only have the one box, try not let yourself smoke them too fast, otherwise, one day soon you’ll look down and see the last one --- and realize you won’t ever get to enjoy that mix of flavors again. 1
GrouchoMarx Posted October 8, 2017 Author Posted October 8, 2017 Picture didn't appear? Great text review though.
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