God Of Fire Anniversario 56 2019 because someone asked ​😇

[Popof4]

The GOF are to me the best NCs. Rare and a bit pricey but every one I've had (15 or so) has hit the mark.  Nicely aged leaf, easy draw and consistently even burning, smooth, med. body, full flavored with apple wood, leather, coffee ice cream, deep cedar and buttery brioche. Just a smokey mouthful of goodness that I enjoy when I need a surefire bet. This heavenly smoke is all about balance and power, the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove.

Please sir, may I have another?

[Islandboy]

Nice review. I’m with you on these, they’re one of the best NC’s out there, and Carlito Jr’s finest work IMO. Along with Anniversarios, I really like the Carlito series when I want something more full-flavored. Great stuff.

[Popof4]

8 hours ago, Islandboy said:

Nice review. I’m with you on these, they’re one of the best NC’s out there, and Carlito Jr’s finest work IMO. Along with Anniversarios, I really like the Carlito series when I want something more full-flavored. Great stuff.

I see. If you're referring to the red label GoF,  are you saying they can be more authoritative than the black label? I recall liking that version too, but haven't had one of them in years and can't compare at this point in time.  Thank you.

[Islandboy]

5 hours ago, Popof4 said:

I see. If you're referring to the red label GoF,  are you saying they can be more authoritative than the black label? I recall liking that version too, but haven't had one of them in years and can't compare at this point in time.  Thank you.

Yes, red band, however the Don Carlos series also has a nearly identical looking red band and is a slightly different blend.

I find the Anniversario series on the lighter, woodier, creamy side - your “buttery brioche” description fits well - while Carlito is bold and forest floor-earthy, with a touch of sweetness. I always pick up similarities to Bolivar in every Carlito I’ve had. Don Carlos is similar but ramps down the forest floor and ramps up the sweetness. And of course we can’t forget the Serie B, which gets lots of love, although I haven’t had one in so long, its flavor profile escapes me.