Partagás Serie du Connaisseur No.3 1997 (PRW)

[Akela3rd]

This cigar came to me via last year's UK Box Pass courtesy of @99call.

It has a mid to dark velvety wrapper and is a nice size in the hand.

The cut gives a very light draw and the faint smell of dried fruit.

1 - Small puffs due to the lightness of the roll. Slightly musty, walnut, dried fruit, coconut (really?).

There's a slight creaminess to smoke which is very pleasing indeed. Mushroom. Ash falls easily. Then a hit of dark chocolate and something like smell of washing powder. There's lots going on in this little bugger. More nuts. Sweetness, floral.

2- Strength upped from milder to under medium. Something undefinable of the Middle East about it - very distant sweet spices. Beautiful creamy mouth feel.

3- A spicy tingle develops on the tongue, almost minty, but still just a hint on the breeze. Then biscuit and a return of the mushroom.

Then the Mrs wanted a try - after a few enjoyable puffs she came up with

"Licorice. The warm pavement of a pre-soaked Barcelona street. 100% Spanish wood (licorice root)"

I wrestled it back for the last knockings and was met with a slight metallic kick on last drag, not unpleasant and an interesting final twist.

Bloody marvellous 40 minute smoke.

Thanks Stefan!

Solid 9/10

 

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[99call]

25 minutes ago, Akela3rd said:

Thanks Stefan!

No, thank you!   Always great to hear I different perspective on a great cigar. If you liked this, defo hook yourself up with a bundle or two of the Nudies Carlotta. It's remarkable what Rob and Hamlet have done.  They are definitely the closest thing to a SCD No 3 that will be out there. 

Glad you and your missus enjoyed  

[Chucko8]

Nice review and pictures. Thank you 

[Islandboy]

Nice review, and may I say you have one cool ashtray. 

The only cigar I’ve found coconut in, somewhat frequently, is HdM Epi 2, when fairly young. Definitely there, and quite welcome. 

Interesting the difficulties Cuba has had over the years spelling connoisseur correctly. But I suppose I would too without the internet.

 

[Akela3rd]

Nice review, and may I say you have one cool ashtray. 
The only cigar I’ve found coconut in, somewhat frequently, is HdM Epi 2, when fairly young. Definitely there, and quite welcome. 
Interesting the difficulties Cuba has had over the years spelling connoisseur correctly. But I suppose I would too without the internet.
 

Thanks, I do like my ashtray too. It was only about ten quid off eBay last year, second hand of course...

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[RDB]

Nice review, thank you!

[Fugu]

6 hours ago, Islandboy said:

Interesting the difficulties Cuba has had over the years spelling connoisseur correctly

This time no error - it's the French spelling.

[Fugu]

Thanks for a very nice review! Great cigar, and love the format (still got two or three sticks from a supposedly '97 box (can't decipher the bxc)).

I must say, I'd be really surprised - in a positive way - if Rob & Co indeed managed to reproduce something even remotely similar to the SdC blend with Nic tobacco.

[Akela3rd]

Thanks for a very nice review! Great cigar, and love the format (still got two or three sticks from a supposedly '97 box (can't decipher the bxc)).
I must say, I'd be really surprised - in a positive way - if Rob & Co indeed managed to reproduce something even remotely similar to the SdC blend with Nic tobacco.

It's certainly a complex flavour profile that I (we) found in this cigar and yes, if the Nudie is similar (particularly when young) it'll be a stellar achievement... But I have faith in the boys and will certainly be buying into it.

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[99call]

22 hours ago, Fugu said:

I must say, I'd be really surprised - in a positive way - if Rob & Co indeed managed to reproduce something even remotely similar to the SdC blend with Nic tobacco.

 

21 hours ago, Akela3rd said:

and yes, if the Nudie is similar (particularly when young) it'll be a stellar achievement... But I have faith in the boys and will certainly be buying into it.

My comment was obviously that the example I enjoyed, showed the potential/building blocks of a creamy, aromatic, exotic, rich, umami, mid to full, partagas-esk, bolivar-esk great smoke.  If they go on to full fill that potential who knows?   we will all find out.    

[Raskol]

Great review and pictures. Thank you.

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