VR Unicos - Date Unknown (PRW)

[david9985]

A special occasion morning smoke. My birthday, but also marking the first day of both sons back to school/nursery after a long summer of solo childcare as I was on furlough (since mid-June) with my wife still working... My favourite vitola and perfect conditions! The stick was from an FoH prize sampler and it was paired with pure orange also as recommended by FoH and now endorsed by me!

The cigar looked and felt right and clipping revealed a firm draw. The opening was just exquisite: so smooth and with a core flavour of coffee.. Not bitter coffee, but the smell of fresh coffee beans. The draw remained firm which to some may have been perfect. I prefer slightly less resistance but it required no touch-ups and if the firmer draw contributed to how good the flavours were then it was worth it.

This was the best stick I have smoked this year. There was not a huge smoke output and it was under medium bodied. However, the fresh coffee bean flavour continued, there was no harshness at all and it could probably have been smoked without a drink. Pairing with a cup of tea, pint of pure orange and a couple of slices of malt loaf is something I would definitely repeat with this cigar.

B

Best of the year and on a par with my top Habanos experiences of all time (Monte 2, Dip 2... and the La Flor De Cano Short Robusto!). Not a great deal of evolution throughout the hour-long smoke but I didn't need that and it was a sublime experience and wonderful flavours.