Popular Post Shatner's Bassoon Posted September 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2020 First things first, I’d like to thank FOH for having the slim ring gauge review weekend: it’s led me to smoke three cigars, two of which - including this one - have been superb, and the ‘worst’ of which has been very pleasant indeed! This cigar starts relatively slowly; there’s a coffee note to open, along with a slight nuttiness. As the first third develops there’s a gingerbread flavour which is particularly prominent on the retrohale. By the end of the first third the gingerbread intensifies, a distinct biscuit note joins the party, and the coffee is still there but retreats to the background. By this stage the flavour reminds me of a ginger biscuit lightly dipped in coffee. In the second third the biscuit flavour becomes sweeter, until by the end it’s turned into cake. The gingerbread recedes and is replaced by nutmeg and vanilla. By the end of the second third the predominant flavour is of a vanilla sponge with added sweet spices; entering the background are subtle notes of almond and tea. In the final third the core vanilla sponge flavour remains; the tea intensifies slightly and the almond and sweet spices give way to a pleasant note of orange peel. In the final inch the cigar becomes slightly tannic, but I can forgive that - by this point I’ve had two hours of pure smoking pleasure! I think with this cigar I also have to mention the vitola: it just lends itself to relaxation and contemplation; this feels like a great example of why I love smoking cigars. A fantastic cigar for two and a quarter hours of quality time. The burn and draw were perfect throughout; smoke output is consistently fantastic. I’m giving it 94; it should probably be more but I think this could be even better with a bit of time, so I’m going to be harsh (unlike the cigar). Cheers everybody! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDB Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Amazing how well Trinis are smoking young at the moment. Nice review, thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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