Shooter Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 I couldn't help and just had to try one "right off the truck." AUG06 and the accompanying drink was just water tonight. The appearance of these cigars is nice--nothing extraordinary but well constructed and a nice chocolate color. The yellow box looked identical to my older (much cherished I might add) PL Lonsdales although I didn't do a side by side comparison. Upon cutting, the draw was fine. The cigar was a bit "heavy" and I would say a tad wetter than I prefer. Nonetheless, I brought the torch to it. Immediate flavors were excellent. I kind of smiled to myself as this is usually a good indicator of what's to follow. The burn started a bit crooked but after 15 minutes or so, straightened out fine. The smoke had a VERY nice aroma to it. The volume of smoke was good but not the "bellowing chimney" like some we've all had. The PL "caramel" and spice were present but I couldn't help but compare it to the wonderful Petit Coronas from PL, and to be honest---the PC's seem to have more pronounced flavors (from both '04 and '05 examples I have). I realize these are just babies and need some serious sleep time in a humidor. I've always enjoyed the Lonsdale and Dalia-size cigars and I had to be honest to myself and say that they've got a long way to go to match the pleasure I get from a Ramon Allones 8-9-8, Partagas Lonsdale (cab) or the Bolivar Immensa. Time will tell of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Steve Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 thanks for the write up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Nice review Bruce I have a hunch that the smoke volume and flavour intensity will improve greatly with a month or so in your humidor. No doubt they are a tad wet at this stage. From the photo's I have seen they look beautiful :-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvm4 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks for the review Shooter. Sounds like a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genevapics Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Very nice review Shooter. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARHead Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Great review Shooter. Im glad to hear they have similar qualities to the PL line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigardawg Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Great review, Shooter. Happy to hear these have promise. Am looking forward to trying one....or two...or, well you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks Bruce. I've got to think that they need a bit of stabilization time as they've made a double trip in just the past two weeks; from Cuba to Germany and then on to you. I'd like to hear your thoughts in a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pajama94 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Going to pull the trigger this weekend on a box or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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