Sancho Panza Sanchos (OCT 1998) (SSSRW)

[TR]

 

Well, what can I say about this box of Sanchos? I believe it is from 1999-2002 or something like that. Procured from Team Czar many years ago.

I took a photo of the box code, but it is not legible. (Thanks JohnS for decoding that it is a box from October 1998.)  The A size is not a cigar that I typically reach for. I have several Monte and Opus A’s in the aristocrat I just never seem to reach for them.

 

First 1/3: The cigar is well constructed. Pre-light had a very smooth tobacco draw. V-cut and paired with coffee tequila a back up mineral water. Upon lighting the Sancho, I was met with very smooth and sweet leather flavors. Very enjoyable. The draw is firm, but not too firm.

 

2nd 1/3: I’m really digging the flavors and then white pepper enters the party. A very slight white pepper after taste at first. As the cigar progresses through the 1/3, the flavor intensifies. The draw is slightly firm, but the burn is razor sharp. By the end of the 2nd 1/3, the profile transitions to more of a medium profile. Super enjoyable thus far.

 

Last 1/3: The sweet leather flavor has intensified, and became less sweet. The white pepper is more pronounced, I’m on my 3rd 12 ounce glass of coffee tequila, so I might be a bit drunk. The white pepper is more pronounced but still very enjoyable. The first 2/3 of the cigar, the volume of smoke was light to medium. As soon as the last 1/3 started, the smoke volume tripled. The cigar never turned bitter.

 

Final thoughts: excellent cigar. Well constructed, nearly perfect burn ( the final 1/3 got a bit wonky), straight forward flavors. SP is one hell of a flavor profile and often overlooked for more mainstream brands. Not my usual size to grab but enjoyed it immensely. 3 left, may have to space them out at 10 year intervals. 4.0/5.0, if you can find them and have the time, you won’t regret it.

[TR]

The nub.

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I love seeing your reviews. They're always something that has an insane amount of age

[TR]

I love seeing your reviews. They're always something that has an insane amount of age

It helps that I have an ability to lose stuff in my humidor.

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1 minute ago, TR said:

It helps that I have an ability to lose stuff in my humidor.

I just built a small cab that holds ~1k, hopefully one day in the next 20 years I can say the same 

[TR]

I just built a small cab that holds ~1k, hopefully one day in the next 20 years I can say the same 

You will be there soon enough!

[JohnS]

Using image editing technology, and by adjusting levels, the bottom code seemed to be 'NOSU' which would equate to October 1998. Does that sound about right?

[TR]

Using image editing technology, and by adjusting levels, the bottom code seemed to be 'NOSU' which would equate to October 1998. Does that sound about right?

It does. Thank you sir!