Popular Post Çnote Posted January 26 Popular Post Posted January 26 @Capn_Jackson we're on a roll! What can we say about Hamlet's cigars that haven't already been said? My understanding this was rolled in 2019 or 2020. Maybe someone knows exactly. This was so good i got distracted and stopped taking notes, so i smoked another the next day. Smooth, creamy, spicy, a touch of sweet cedar. I have to remember to not smoke as fast as i want to consume the flavors. The 2nd third introduces intensity and savoriness while keeping in the same sandbox of flavor. Past the bands, this begins to suffer as it's gotten a touch warm with my enthusiasm. Yesterday this ended with a touch of leather and espresso over creme and sandlewood, and as i let it cool it gradually comes back to that memory. Still lots of life left. This could be the best ready to smoke cigar I have this year. Easily in the league of QdO Corona and La Tache, but those didn't have me immediately reach for another... 7
Chas.Alpha Posted January 26 Posted January 26 10 hours ago, Çnote said: @Capn_Jackson we're on a roll! What can we say about Hamlet's cigars that haven't already been said? Hamlet still isn’t talking to me, so I don’t know what has been said… 😔 1
El Presidente Posted January 27 Posted January 27 When Hamlet left Cuba and headed to Canada on the way to the US, he had a touch of help to end up at Rocky. He stayed there for 5 years from memory. Rocky was great in many ways for Hamlet. He injected some real knowledge in blending and Rocky showed him the expanse of the US market. From a personal perspective, they helped each other to go to the next level. 3
Puros Y Vino Posted January 27 Posted January 27 16 hours ago, El Presidente said: When Hamlet left Cuba and headed to Canada on the way to the US, he had a touch of help to end up at Rocky. He stayed there for 5 years from memory. Rocky was great in many ways for Hamlet. He injected some real knowledge in blending and Rocky showed him the expanse of the US market. From a personal perspective, they helped each other to go to the next level. Little did I know what was up when I ran into Hamlet on a cold January day, IIRC, at the Mambo Lounge(Toronto). He was friendly as usual but had something on his mind he was dealing with. It looks like it all worked out. 👌
Capn_Jackson Posted January 30 Posted January 30 I’m a bit behind @Çnote, although smoking this one while enjoying his company, so I’m also a bit pleasantly distracted. Cold draw gives me something like sandalwood, and coffee. Opening light and next couple puffs, tons of PEPPER in the nose! Pepper settles down after five or ten minutes, but there is still some dry heat, though a little sweeter. Sandalwood remains, and there’s hints of hazelnut but not prominent. Things mellow out soon, bringing some honey/agave. Very Don Carlos, though with more kick. Around the midpoint, some extremely mellow whispers of tamarind. More sweet than tart, but definitely a little funky… in a good way. Also, I pick up some nutty Parmesan cheese for a good while. Heading toward the last third, I don’t note as many distinct flavors as just smooth, easy-to-enjoy tobacco. Creamy texture, a little spice but not too hot, damn good little smoke! Right at the end, finishes up with sweet tea and agave. Excellent smoke! Craving more of Hamlet’s handiwork, I chased this with a MOFOH Spada Gorda. Good from the gate onward! 1
Capn_Jackson Posted January 30 Posted January 30 @Çnote, definitely a few differences in palate, but pretty similar experience.. Now I know why you muttered “interesting” so mischievously, when I took a cold draw and said “sandalwood??” 😄
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