QdO 50 - single 2020 (FYARW)

[Superhans]

Gorgeous oily wrapper on this single from a recent prize win and my first ever Quai D’Orsay.

 

Initial draws are perfect and get loads of rich, heavy smoke. Very sweet slightly leathery opening. Great start.

 

1/3 sweet floral notes but not as mild as I was expecting - hovering around medium body. Mild spice and some walnut-esque flavour. Smoke is creamy and quite oily on the lips. 

2/3 construction is perfect. Bright cedar notes come in during the second third and body settles down a bit. Slight bitterness toward the tail end.

3/3 flavour profile really very interesting. Almost akin to salty buttered toast as some points. Finished off a bit harsh but have not given much down time to this particular cigar. 

 

All in all a very impressive short smoke and absolutely packed with flavour. Will no doubt be picking up some more from the brand and will look to try some aged examples soon.

 

Normally I like to tap the ash off every inch or so but did my best to get a decent picture this time as it was superb - shame the wind kept knocking it off.

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