12DoC Review 2 - JL#2

[Phailure]

12DoC Review 2 - JL#2

This was a nice looking robusto. Smooth wrapper and a nice tripple cap on top. Prelight draw was a touch on the loose side. Fortunately, that did not affect the burn.

Sorry about the dark pictures, it was cloudy today.

The stick opened up with a nice combination of cedar, nuts, and milk. Strength was about medium. About a quarter of the way through, some tangy citrus notes appeared. At about the midpiont, the milkiness faded out. At the same time, more earthy and herbal notes came out. The JL#2 was an interesting medium bodied smoke. It was a perfect early afternoon smoke with a mug of guatemalan coffee. I have not had much experience with the JL marque and I definitely need to rectify that. I've heard mixed reviews on the '06 production but my particular sample was very enjoyable. I'm going to give this a 88/100 (B+).

[El Presidente]

NIce review

I had a box of Feb 06 JLS2's that I can close my eyes and still taste.

Plenty of complexity. One of my favourite Robuto's

[tey]

Interesting Ive heard only great things about the 06 production. My ENE 06's seem to be smoking wonderfully

[shrink]

Very nice tasting notes. My ENE06's are equally good. Really twangy and flavorful. I love 'em!

[nfulton]

Wonderful review and spot on in my opinion. I enjoy them because they are fairly complex while still young and I haven't had one yet that had the slightest taste of ammonia. I am just finishing an 05 box of the #2's including the five I set back to age:-) .

[anacostiakat]

Good review. I have smoked a few boxes from '04 & '05 and I agree about a good afternoon or first smoke of the day.

Glad I still have an '04 box unopened. :cool:

[Tony Maduro]

Thanks, Phailure. I enjoy your reviews. I have one of these in the humi. Looking forward to smoking it.