ERDM Demi Tasse OLM FEB 15 (MMRW)

[TTP21]

Quick little cigar when the bad weather broke for a bit here.  I'm impressed by the flavor they pack into these little guys.  I've not had a Trinidad Short, but I put this in the same general category as them and a Cohiba Short, which I have loved.  I'm of the opinion that when time is short, CoSho wins out over these guys, but I wouldn't turn a Demi Tasse down. On to the review...

First half starts a bit strong. That said, no crazy developments and it solidly stays in the twang, tobacco, flavorful department. It's a bit harsh, but I suppose that's expected.  I don't find these to be much like a CX at all.  

Second half abandons the sweetness and settles in to an espresso and tobacco flavor without the depth of a Monte Media Corona.  Smoke output is surprisingly high, construction is perfect.  It's hard to complain about what this vitola delivers all things considered. 

Overall: I'm an admitted fan of Cohiba Short.  Add in that you can smoke 2 in the time it takes to smoke one of these guys and I'll choose to invest there if I so desire to expand in this size arena.  That said, now almost a year into my CC journey, I'm debating whether it's even necessary to carve a spot in my humidor for cigars this size.  A debate for another day, I suppose. This rates a solid 88/100.  

 

[Jbhunter223]

I agree, these aren’t like the CX