Colt45 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 No codes, but I’m pretty sure ‘05 Contruction: Excellent. Felt great. Wrapper: Medium toffee in color. SIlky smooth - a real beaut! Draw: Perfect - just the right resistance. Great smoke volume. Burned like a champ with no touch-ups necessary. Taste: This one didn’t change much over the course of the smoke, so I’ll give a general overview. The overall characteristic was leather - supple and not tannic or dry, mixed with savory spice. There was a very nice doughy mouthfeel to the finish - a nice textural element. At this point, medium in body, though I could definately sense an underlying power. To be smoked slowly! There were underlying notes of mince/anise, and while it showed hints of it’s youth, it was never harsh or bitter - everthing well integrated. At the halfway point or so, it reall became full on bolivar leather,and the spice became white pepper. There was an increase in the sense of power, but overall it stayed medium in body. In the last quarter, the white pepper really became prevalent! Overall, a great cigar, with what seems to be awesome potential with time - and an unexpected treat after a brutally hot and humid day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Armed Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 They sound tasty and full of promise. I think these CG's are just wicked ass smokes. I could smoke one every day. Some kick your ass and some put on an Upmann Sir Winston front and try and lull you with their suaveness. But they all have that junk in the trunk that we all love secretly deep down. I liken the best ones to a sexy woman with an attitude. Great sex followed up later by some screaming and then sleep. Excellent sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olotti Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Nice review. These are one of my favorites. Some claim they are to mild and sure they don't have the power of the smaller Boli's but they are spilling over with that full flavored goodness. :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Armed Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 » Some claim they are too mild » and sure they don't have the power of the smaller Boli's but they are » spilling over with that full flavored goodness. :-P I have had some CG's that punched me in the mouth and split my lip. And some that were quite mellow. Every one was full flavored though. They're not like a giant CE or anything but very spicy if you get them at their best. Like smoking chili oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 » some put on an Upmann Sir Winston front and try and lull you with their suaveness. » But they all have that junk in the trunk that we all love secretly deep » down. This was exactly like the one I smoked - I was thinking of the SW while smoking it! But definately more oomph, and the potential for lots more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWS Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 One of my favorite cigars. Great anytime you ahve some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Colt...your review made me fire one up yesterday afternoon on the deck of CZAR house. ...you nailed it. Mine was a Cab from FEB 05. Thanks ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPB67 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Thanks for the review. Next to Partagas, Bolivars and the Gigantes are one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 A great cigar. Try to hang on to them for a couple years. The early 03s are pretty impressive now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 » The early 03s are pretty impressive now. I have to agree. I tried one from a May '03 box today. Construction, draw, and burn were all first rate. This one started with a heavy duty burst of mouth-watering sweet and sour saltiness, with an underlying hint of honey sweetness. It stayed this way for the first inch or so, and though this component subsided slightly as the smoke progressed, it never went away, and simply became a more integrated with the other flavors - which were supple leather, and that slight underlying sweetness, with slight hints of cherry from time to time. I usually don't wax poetic about these things, but this cigars lulled me into a bit of a dream state - I forgot about my surroundings and all else for the duration. To borrow WA's analogy again, this one definately wore the Sir Winston Mask - A great, great cigar. Grade A all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 usually don't wax poetic about these things, but this cigars lulled me into a bit of a dream state - I forgot about my surroundings and all else for the duration. ....and that is what a great cigar is all about. Well put Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xibbumbero Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I have a cab from 01 and I can't get those SOB's to draw. X:angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anacostiakat Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 Smoked up the '03s I had. I have more of these in my sights in the future fo sho! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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