cigarnv Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 ERdM Tainos - 1998 While this vitola is not new to me it had been some time since I enjoyed one from 1998. Th color was light colorado with a light oil sheen and a bit of a mottled look where the oils were more pronounced. As with most Tainos I have had this was hard to the touch, but drew perfectly when cut. I do not recall ever having a Tainos that was less than perfect from a construction standpoint, leading me to believe that a select few must roll these cigars. IMO one of the best constructed cigars from Havana. The cigar was in my humidor for about 30 days and was most likely at 61-62% humidity. The cigar lit beautifully and burned beautifully from start to finish. No relights or touch ups. The cigar burned with a flat face and at a slow pace. The smoke was ample and very creamy in texture. The flavor profile was woody with tones of non citus fruit and hints of honey. Also you can detect a freshness on the palate, almost a grassiness but in a good sense. I would consider the Tainos medium in strength with perfect balance and complexity. Most interesting was the Tainos had a very solid finish, but when it subsided my palate felt fresh. The ERdM Tainos has always been one of my favorite vitolas. This cigar never disappoints and IMO is one of the gems of Havana cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoops Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 An unsung hero -- I still have a few of these from '98 that I save for special occasions. Anyone have a take on more recent stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Great review. The Tainos is one of my favorites as well. On my last box from '98...Smoked one a few months ago that was phenominal. Looks like I will revist this overlooked cigar this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Privateer Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I agree, and with good age, this can be one of the greatest Habanos around. Thanks for the review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thschrminm Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Delicious cigar.... I was surprised about the creaminess that these have brought on with the aging.... Newer ones don't taste like they will have this characteristic that the '98s have but I can't say for sure until they get there.... If you can find the 98's, defintely pick yourself up a box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genevapics Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Very nice review. This is a cigar that I have yet to smoke. Will put it on my short list when I get to sampling the Julieta 2 vitola. Thanks again for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Thanks for the review. I enjoyed a '98 Tainos about a week ago, and was similarly impressed by the quality of construction. It was medium-bodied with a sweet herbal profile. Most surprising were notes of plum or cherry in the finish. A delicious cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryOllis Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 » Very nice review. This is a cigar that I have yet to smoke. Will put it » on my short list when I get to sampling the Julieta 2 vitola. » Thanks again for the review. I haven't tried this one, either. I bet we have met at one of the HH Herfs. I've been to three but haven't made one in a month now. This review makes them sound like a must try! Thanks, cigarnv ;-) Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Plague Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Get 'em while they last....they're slated for discontinuation :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2advnture Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 EXCELLENT review bro! ~Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwaved Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I have to agree with this review. Now, to wait another 10 years to see what it would be like is the difficult part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Japan Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Great cigar, I have one boxes 2002, smoking time to time. Legend wants that these cigars have same "ligada" of Dom Perignon of Davidoff ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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