Cuba Venchi 1878: ERC

[Akela3rd]

This is the cigar my wife got me for Christmas so this seems like the perfect time to review it. She knows I like Cuban cigars and the band certainly indicates this, though I'm unfamiliar with the marca. The size is a bit large for my tastes coming in at something slightly larger than the BHK56 or Monte Maravillas No1, but I'm sure I'll manage. Paired with a coffee obviously.
The smell is certainly chocolatey and the wrapper is smooth with no veins, slight box press on the underside only.
Cuts nicely and the chocolate theme is at the forefront. Sweet nougat is also there from the start. Very sweet but smooth with it. Hints of what can only be described as 'crunchiness' too.
My wife doesn't normally like my cigars but insists on trying this one for some reason, finding it 'surprisingly nice'. Once I've wrestled it off her I resume, with only the muffled shouts from the other side of the now locked door to disturb me.
Very good indeed, a bit rich but strangely satisfying too. However, I couldn't do one of these everyday as it's bad for your health.

[PapaDisco]

Looks soooooo good I may even lick the ashtray!  

[PigFish]

... hard to draw, but nice bite and mouth feel!!!! -LOL

Cheers! -Piggy

[Akela3rd]

Looks soooooo good I may even lick the ashtray!  

Yeah... about that...

[cigcars]

**Now THERE'S one that Cigar Aficionado can actually justify describing as "chocolate, nutmeg, and toffee" in its essence and flavor