How are those Romeo y Julieta EL Hermoso No.1s smoking?

[vinnyvega]

I got lucky and ran into a properly stored 10 pack.  Anybody smoke one lately?  I haven't had one in 10 years, but I loved these.

[vinnyvega]

If you got them, spoke them up! Simply outstanding. If my math is correct, the crop for the filler was from 1999. These are still super flavorful. A few reviews out there stated these were dead on arrival. I recall tstoner(Travis) giving me one of these 10+ years ago at a herf and they were tremendous. Happy to report they're still going strong.

[Fugu]

Great cigar, one of the best ELs in my book (or at least in my possession). Must have had my last one about five years ago. Didn't appear to have lost anything. It was so rich and splendid, I was literally tempted to "chew" and "eat" the smoke.  Good to hear they are still performing top-notch. Time to revisit for sure! Not too often that you hear about this cigar. Thanks for the update.

[vinnyvega]

8 hours ago, Fugu said:

Great cigar, one of the best ELs in my book (or at least in my possession). Must have had my last one about five years ago. Didn't appear to have lost anything. It was so rich and splendid, I was literally tempted to "chew" and "eat" the smoke.  Good to hear they are still performing top-notch. Time to revisit for sure! Not too often that you hear about this cigar. Thanks for the update.

Thick smoke for sure with one of the most effortless draws. I don't nub cigars very often but this one got nubbed.

[Stevieboy]

I had a few back then and didn't think much to be honest. Tough, papery wrappers needing endless relights. I've always felt that ELs lose their flavour after 5 years or so. I remember in particular loving the Monte Sublimes upon release until suddenly one day they tasted of nothing at all.

[BrightonCorgi]

I am down to my bottom layer. Outstanding cigar that never got much talk. Thanks for reminding me on this one.