Trinidad Reyes Ars oct 2017 (SSTRW)

[CigarScentedBeard]

I will start by saying that a year ago I almost threw these out. Slowly but surely they came along way in just a year.

1 year ago, hated them. Wished I had bought RASSssssssssssss

6 months ago, they remained a below average cigar for me.

3 months ago, they were better but not good.

1 month ago, I liked them and almost wish I had bought more as they were on sale at original purchase time at an LCDH.

Today, I fully regret not getting more, and am excited to get more.

Construction: delicious and in a manly way must say that the pig tail is cute. Firm, delicious smelling and great draw.

Pre-light draw: I can't taste flavors so, rain in the air, Dunkin donuts coffee, tree scent and wet dog (on a dog walk.)

First third: magnificent and soft to the palate. Soft retrohale. Rain is soft sprinkling, and I'm starting to remember how perfect this size cigar is as I have been in larger ring gauges lately.

Second third: she's turning up the intensity. A deeper and fuller smoke is now coming out, retrohale is slightly increased. How did I not get more, so dumb. Rain is coming down heavier now.

Third third: she is a heavy stack girl suddenly, but not overly heavy. Just enough to make you realize she is getting more intense. Retrohale is delicious and fuller, however surprising that in no way does it burn. It's a shame I have to end early as the rain is too heavy to continue.

The next time these are available to me, I hope to grab a 24 box instead of the 12 I bought. I am down to 6 now, and deeply regret my original thoughts on the cigar.

So if you are listening, Cigar God and Goddess, I beseech you oh wonderful and powerful ones of the leaf. Be propitious to me, and grant me this request.

This has been a learning experience for me about how important a small amount of aging can improve a cigar.

Definitely approve. I wish I had some sancho panzas to review. Last time I had then was in 2010.

 

[Burningman]

Nice review! In my experience the more rest the better for this cigar. Definitely recommend a box of 24. Bury it and forget about it. I firmly believe your patience will be rewarded.

[Chucko8]

Good review and pictures. I’m down to zero of these now. Enjoyed the last box I had immensely also

[Bri Fi]

Thanks for the reassurance. I have two boxes of 12 count ARS SEP 17. I’m halfway through one box and thought it was bleh. Nothing but tobacco flavor. I haven’t had one in about six months. I’ll have to check in on them. Good review. 

[CigarScentedBeard]

6 hours ago, Bri Fi said:

Thanks for the reassurance. I have two boxes of 12 count ARS SEP 17. I’m halfway through one box and thought it was bleh. Nothing but tobacco flavor. I haven’t had one in about six months. I’ll have to check in on them. Good review. 

Glad I could help out with the reassurance. My box of a/t 3 RyJ is a complete and udder bust. I'm very happy these didn't turn out as well, they were bought at the same time. I still can't believe the change over just a little bit of time.