Cohiba Espléndidos EOS AGO 18 (SELRW)

[ElJavi76]

Cut: Xikar Pull out Punch

Lighter: Dupont Defi Extreme

Location: JR Cigar Lounge Paramus,  NJ 

Drink: Double Espresso / S. Pellegrino sparkling water

I stumbled into this box of Espléndidos in the carton on my first trip to Cuba. I waited into the Meliá Cohiba and they were doing inventory. I wrapped my arms around this box the second I saw it. All the cigars from this box have been spectacular. The cold draw is classic Cohiba.

First third in a sentence: Lemongrass and sweet hay... great amount of smoke. 

Second third in a sentence: Citrus much more present in the second third and picking up in strength. 

Final third in a sentence: Goes out in blazing glory... sweet hay, lemongrass, and a good amount of vanilla to finish things off. 

Retrohale: The vanilla coming thru the retro in that final third was magical. 

I think most of you know my face, as I'm not incredibly shy. The cigar was a 94. The smoker has to be like a 99 at least. 

Cheers from ElJavi76! 

[Chucko8]

Nicely done mate. Best you send me one to see if it can make me look good also.