Diplomaticos Bushido Asia Regional TOS SEP 2015 (FCFARW)

[leepers]

So I pulled a big gun out of my collection. This was a celebratory cigar. I wanted to do a distanced smoking hang with my buddy @wailbait. I brought my own drinks.

My own glass. My own lemon to garnish my martini. And I brought the Diplomaticos Bushido.

The 109 format is obviously very popular. Large and good smoking. I’ve smoked three or four of these. Each had the same impeccable construction and that tapering point that somehow resolves to a flat cap. The wrapper is a mesmerizing nearly matte appearance but has some oil to the leaf. It’s a neat trick. 

The cigar is nearly five years old and I suspect, as discussed by @Wailbait, this stick is actually a product of 2014  it has some of that year’s now weol-known excellence  

Cold draw is a touch peppery and sone deeper baking spice. Lighting was easy, draw perfect Cuban. Clove, cinnamon and some nutmeg. There’s tremendous balance. Lots of folks talk about walnuts and it does have a tannic nutty quality. First third was a gorgeous, medium plus taste. The balance just keeps going. 

The second third began to have tea and dried mint a bit, some acid and more but flavors. The woody bits show up here and the baking spices are still present, particularly on the retrohale. You just know this is a special experience. 

Last third ramps a bit but never gets strong. It’s a smooth smoking ride right down to the last inch. 

 

This cigar is a legend. I pair it here with Brad Mehldau, a jazz favorite of mine. Here, the rare sounds of him in his youth at The Village Vanguard in New York City. The sounds of a modern genius. His hands still at apex deftness and power. 

 

I loved the Bushido. It’s always special; this was a terrific example.

Score: 96

[rcarlson]

Mehldau, Martini, and Bushido.  F*ckin' A.  That's old school badassery.  Well played.   

[Wailbait]

1 hour ago, rcarlson said:

Mehldau, Martini, and Bushido.  F*ckin' A.  That's old school badassery.  Well played.   

Took the words right out of my mouth! 

[SenorPerfecto]

Legend cigar, legend review. Thanks [mention]leepers [/mention] !