MaltPointer Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 El Rey del Mundo Choix Supreme What a terrific cigar. This stick was from a sampler I picked up from Rob early this year, so no box code. Sure wish I had one though . . . I’d buy 2-3 boxes of them, based on this example. Nothing fancy on the presentation side—the wrapper on this robusto had a slight greenish tint in comparison with the other sticks in the humidor, with a nice tight wrapper, slight veining present. Aroma at cold was straight up barnyard, and the pre-light draw was sweet hay and perfect. Torched it up, and the first third went like this: • Quite spicy right out of the gate. Peppery, and very redolent of baking spices. • Citrus/orange peel. I’ve read other reviews that mentioned this flavor note, and have had hints of it before, but this time it is right in my face. Very very distinct • Peppery overlay • The baking spices are reminding me of ginger snap or molasses cookies. That sweet but bright flavor • The burn is kind of a pain in the ass, but the flavors are so awesome and immediate that I don’t care • My notes say, “crisp and delicious.” There is simply something very clean and dramatic about the flavors this cigar is putting out. • Great smoke density and mouthfeel. • “WOW,” my notes say. And they mean it Second third: • The sweet hay flavor is resurgent, and the baking flavors yield slightly to grassy, vegetal (think celeriac) notes. • Uh-oh. Flavors fading fast. Where’s my cigar!??!? • Waiting . . . • Pepper returns • Coming back now. Citrus and spices. • Whew. • Sometimes, I find, I smoke Churchills/DCs that I wish were Robustos (i.e., they’re not going well). This time, I wish this Robusto were a Churchill/DC. • Again, I’ve never tasted citrus this vividly in a cigar. Final third: • Flavors are back, in full force: • The smoke warms up as I get to the nub of the matter, and the baking flavors remain so prevalent that it’s almost like tasting warm cookies right out of the oven. • I’m sipping very carefully now, and purging occasionally thru the nose • Did I mention that I’m getting a powerful and very pleasant citrus note? Wrap-up: • More please. This is the only sample I have of this cigar, and I will definitely look to replenish. • Roughly, I’d give this a 93/100. If it hadn’t faded there in the middle, it would easily be a 96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aavkk Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 well I have to say this is the first great review I have seen on this cigar. I am very curious what other experienced members might guess regarding year. thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB24 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I've got a box from 05 and they are good but not great. I smoked 6 of them so far and not really in a hurry to fire up another for a while. Just my opinion though. Have a nice day everyone. -Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartagasIV Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I have only had one of these, but it had some years on it, and the aroma and flavors that came out of it were absolutely fantastic. Good to know yours smoked so well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltPointer Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 I also have to say, I wasn't expecting much from this cigar. It was literally the last Robusto from the sampler that I smoked, so I've smoked everything else ahead of it, and stocked up on the robustos that really appealed to me along the way--RyJ Short Churchill & Ex 4 and HDM Epicure in particular. Having said all that, I really enjoyed the smoke, and I too would love to hear from some of the more experienced members as to how these have smoked for them. Thanks, Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpimp Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I have a cab of the 2007 Choixs, and they are a really great recent production robusto. Very strong, full of flavor. Much better than other vintages I've tried from this cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I have 3 or 4 of these badboys tucked away in the humi, (no box code either) looks like I might have to scarifice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Great review Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabaiguan juan Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 wow, what a great review. You ahve a very detailed palat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 » Nice review, man. This is another cigar that gets lost in this age of EL this and Special that... these are very nice when they are on and have a distinctive profile, I think you nailed many of its traits. I could barely put these down when I got my first box. A great change of pace cigar and an awesome review.:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiJack Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Citrus is one of my favorite flavors to find in a cigar, especially if there is some creaminess as well. Like an orange cream popsicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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