GP012 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Habanos Festival Mareva - 42 x 5.5 IIRC Looks to be RPO FEB 00, although the code is very faint. Quite possibly my favorite HSA presentation. Dark and oily with a slight bean flavor at cold. Good construction. First third: Herbal flavors on light, slight caramel struggling to shine through. This is one of the few cigars I can exhale through my nose, and I'm picking up some vanilla bean via that method. Second third: More complex flavors are coming to the surface, although I'm having a hard time putting my finger on them. Burn has been a bit uneven since the beginning. Draw is loosening a bit, which is good. Still plenty of thick, grey smoke. Final Third: Body is starting to fill out, vanilla has stayed consistent throughout, and a slight herbal taste as re-emerged. Nubbed with about .5" left as it was becoming a bit harsh at the end. Overall: 95. An excellent smoke, too bad there were a few minor burn issues. Edit: ROBBBB! Why is there a pixel width limit? ARGH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56Tweed Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 A classic cigar in the making! Hindsight is 20/20 with this one; $600-800 a box would be a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hi, Is I possible to get a good scan of the cigar band, opened up, for my website.............or alternatively, an actual band? Thanks, Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP012 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 » Hi, » » Is I possible to get a good scan of the cigar band, opened up, for my » website.............or alternatively, an actual band? » » Thanks, Trevor This band didn't come off cleanly, but I think I have one that is in a little better shape. Do you need the Club Epi as well? I can scan both on Wednesday at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 » This band didn't come off cleanly, but I think I have one that is in a » little better shape. Do you need the Club Epi as well? I can scan both on Wednesday at work. Many thanks, can always use good scans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 » This is one of the few cigars I can exhale through my nose, and » I'm picking up some vanilla bean via that method. You got that from Rob, didnt you? Vanilla comes in pods! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP012 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 » » This is one of the few cigars I can exhale through my nose, and » » I'm picking up some vanilla bean via that method. » » You got that from Rob, didnt you? Vanilla comes in pods! :-) I was curious if anyone would pick up on it. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Very nice review and photos. I was lucky enough to pick up a few of these in a trade. One of the best cigars I have ever had the pleasure to experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I have had the pleasure os smoking one of these and thought it was a fabulous cigar. I'll take a box please.;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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