2023 Desnudo N8 Churchill Tasting Thread

[El Presidente]

2023  Desnudo N8 Churchill Tasting Thread 

 

 

[El Presidente]

COMING DECEMBER 

[josie67]

Just got mine about 30 minutes ago.  I’ll fire one up tonight after dinner and report back. 

 

Perfect draw and burn.  The first inch was very good with a slight, woody sweetness. Then it’s youth came out, and the cigar became bitter with muddled flavors.  I kept smoking it to the final third seeing if the flavors would change, but the bitterness never left.  Just like other cigars in the Desnudo line, after 4-5 months in the humidor, they transform into amazing cigars, and I expect the same for the Churchills. 

[GavLew79]

48 hrs off the truck (I know, I know)... amazing. Biscuits, shortbread, baking spices, chocolate, coffee. Delicious. 92/100 already. Kudos Pres and Hammy. 'kin good work. 👏🏻

[jonahs_whale]

I'm so excited to try these. Being patient has been the worst. I'll give it a go in 2 weeks

[GavLew79]

Back for my second N8, and if you told me this was a larger Fonseca No.1 I'd be hard pressed to say different. Nougat and crème brulée. Delicious. I'll be back for another 25 when funds allow. 👍🏻

[bmac]

Third N8 today. A few weeks down. Straight fire. Purchased two bundles and may need another. 93 points.

[wjs]

I received a 5-pk of these for winning a contest I quite frankly didn't understand (guessing someone's favorite Christmas movies) and took some time this afternoon to try one. More time than I had anticipated for all the right reasons. I live in Napa, CA and am in the wine business, so I write notes a little differently than I see around here, so I hope the following conveys how much I enjoyed this.

Appearance: Beautiful color/wrapper. No blemishes or imperfections. A good feel, if that makes any sense.

My lighter at the office ran dry last week, took a few attempts to get this lit with a Zippo. Once I got this going, it was akin to having a conversation with someone that really knew the assignment. Some lifted sweetness in the first third, overall profile of crust on freshly baked bread, lightly toasted marshmallow, graham cracker and a bottom note of bakers chocolate. This had a personality and thoughtfulness that was undeniable. This knew who it was and why, enjoyable and intellectual, a combination hard to find anywhere (food, wine, etc).

This was my first Desnudo and I couldn't be happier to have 3 more to look forward to (I paid one forward to a cigar smoking neighbor). As someone that makes consumable products, I appreciate the thought and craftsmanship here - there were smart, thoughtful choices made that translated to the end product. It may not sound like much, but it is one of the highest compliments I can give. I was barely halfway through when I was on the site looking to order more, which lead to my only complaint - sold out.

For some reason I have been sitting on some Carlotas, the target is squarely on those next. And if these are the theoretical love child of a Lusitania & Sir Winston, I need to find some of those ASAP.

[N-Ed]

Will there be more N8s produced this year @El Presidente? Late to the game, but got the Lanceros in the humidor and the Cañonazos on the way 👍

[Ptowncigar]

Beautiful cigar. From construction to flavor. 

[Gamehawker]

I am glad I bought a bundle of 25 at Christmas for a discount.  

Rob, do you know when they are going to be back in stock again?