Popular Post PointFivePast Posted November 25, 2019 Popular Post Posted November 25, 2019 First off, I must admit that I had no knowledge of José Mourinho despite considering myself a football fan. You see, we Americans are cursed with a national league that runs counter to the FIFA schedule. While I have for years said that I will start watching EPL, I am so burnt out from attending home games for months on end that when MLS season concludes I happily hibernate for a few months until pre-season activity begins. I’m not certain that my partner or my employer would be able to tolerate a year-round commitment to soccer from me. Having done a bit of research I feel that I now have an idea of who José Mourinho is and I feel that no other cigar in my collection fits better than these 2014 QdO Coronas. Right from the start I enjoyed them immensely but committed to allowing them the time needed to be “Special Ones”. I still have over half of the box left and with their scarcity these days I feel they are even more special... champions, even. On to the review! Aroma at cold is a powerful roasted tobacco, sharp even in its quality. Cold draw presents much of the same with a bit of sweet cedar and vanilla. First Third: The cigar opens with beautiful notes of sweet sugar glaze over a mild pastry. We’re talking Krispy Kreme at half sweetness with a dough made by angels that seems to exist as nothing but a vehicle for the glaze. Simply stunning. Progression to toasted sourdough accompanied by floral notes (nothing specific yet) that lead to a note of fresh fig. Tannins still present leading me to believe these have legs to age for some time yet. Vanilla custard now... unmistakable. The tang of cream with heavy vanilla tones but in the background a constant woodiness that balances that sweet. Light in body, full in flavor... perfection. Second Third: Vanilla custard carries on. Woody quality continues and is very apparent on the retrohale where it can be a bit punchy. At times this wood drops in to a nut-like quality... walnuts perhaps? Floral notes become more defined alternating between a perfume-like lilac and straight-off-the-vine jasmine. Interesting. Body remains light but flavor does not diminish. Final Third: Toasted tobacco coming through in spades. Wood increases, strength tilts on towards medium. Bit of a nicotine kick apparent but still what I would classify as mild... 4/10 in strength. Custard returns before fading again. Honey appears towards the end. Wish I would have smoked this earlier in the day but the schedule would not allow. Still absolutely stunning. Conclusion: 92/100 on this smoke. Excited to see where these will be in a few years time... perhaps not unlike José Mourinho? Will they attain greatness or disappear altogether? In all seriousness, very sad that I haven’t these around lately. They seem to be no where online and as I don’t have B&Ms here I have no other outlet. Glad to see the expansion of this Marca with the 50 and 54 additions but these Coronas... I need more! Perhaps this box really is a “Special One”. Thanks for taking the time to read. Here’s to hoping I one day have the time to really devote to watching some EPL. Taking any and all suggestions for a team to start with but maybe it should be the Spurs after all ? 5
GavLew79 Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 Great cigars. BTW did you smoke this in an underground car park or do you just have an enormous garage? ??? 1
PointFivePast Posted November 25, 2019 Author Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, GavLew79 said: Great cigars. BTW did you smoke this in an underground car park or do you just have an enormous garage? ??? It’s an above ground car park that makes up about half of the first level of my apartment building lol. Only designated area to smoke in on the property and it’s completely covered with a decent wind break so it’s not freezing cold. Definitely better than smoking in a nearby park and it’s a couple flight of stairs from my door. There’s a couple good lounges nearby (one even has a bar!) but you can’t beat the convenience of being at home when it’s already late on a work night 1
99call Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 4 hours ago, GavLew79 said: Great cigars. BTW did you smoke this in an underground car park or do you just have an enormous garage? ??? Much like the toilet scene in Fear and Loathing. Imagine going to park your car and seeing someone sat smoking, and smelling the sweet delight of a QDO CC. They'll drive home thinking "Am I really enjoying my life to the full?? who are these men eating caviar in sewers?? fine cigars in car parks!!! foie gras at the at the water treatment plant? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATyx67YRvQ0 1 1
GavLew79 Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 3 hours ago, 99call said: Much like the toilet scene in Fear and Loathing. Imagine going to park your car and seeing someone sat smoking, and smelling the sweet delight of a QDO CC. They'll drive home thinking "Am I really enjoying my life to the full?? who are these men eating caviar in sewers?? fine cigars in car parks!!! foie gras at the at the water treatment plant? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATyx67YRvQ0 It's been too long since I watched that! Bought the blu-ray a few years back too. 2
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