bolivar corona Gigante unk year (BRW)*

[dominattorney]

Time for one last bolivar this weekend. This time, it will be one of the remaining Gigantes kicking around my singles drawer. Been a long time since I trashed the box and kept the remainder in a dwindling punch dc 50 cab. These are at least 5 years old and have been hit and miss. This one has a lovely sheen to it so I'm hoping for a hood smoke. 

Met my investigator at the cigar club as he promises good news on a homicide we are working together. Construction is solid, draw a bit firm but seems manageable. Cold draw is barnyard and funk. 

First thIrd is leather and earth. Excellent smoke production despite a firm draw. Uneven burn corrects itself after dropping the first ash. 

There is an espresso note now, along with some flavors that are unfamiliar and surprising. I think I am getting grapefruit rind on the retrohale which is a lovely nuance. Mostly still espresso and leather with toasted tobacco. 

Final third sees some bitter citrus notes, like the lemon twist with a cup of espresso. It's really lovely. What I am really noticing now is the strength, which has increased substantially.  It's too bad they discontinued this cigar because if all mine were this good I'd put it up there with the sir Winston. Like the Mr Hyde to the winnies more balanced, creamy Dr jekyll. 

9 of 10 

 

[mbflash80]

great review...but I was hoping for more story line on the homicide...this had a chance to read like a crime novel...but I am with you on the 2015 CGs...some good some bad some no flavor...

[dominattorney]

35 minutes ago, mbflash80 said:

great review...but I was hoping for more story line on the homicide...this had a chance to read like a crime novel...but I am with you on the 2015 CGs...some good some bad some no flavor...

I am sadly unable to divulge information pertaining to an open case. Once my clients name is cleared, I will be at liberty to discuss in depth, should he grant me permission to do so. I will say it is a who dunnit type case. We were smoking in the library of my cigar club and the atmosphere made me hope my investigator would get up and have a Sherlock holmes Aha moment.