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Decided on this as my after dinner Christmas smoke. A gifted single so the exact box code is unknown.

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Presentation is beautiful in 10ct varnished boxes.

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Construction was excellent, no soft spots with a beautiful, slightly toothy wrapper. This is a large Gordito/Double Robusto, larger RG than I usually smoke.

Cut with the Palio and prelight draw was excellent, just a slight bit of resistance. Large volumes of earthy smoke. First third was stronger than I expected from a VR, quite different from the regular vitolas of this line. Lots of nice leathery, earthy flavors. But perhaps due to its young age the flavors seemed a bit undeveloped.

Second third the strength seemed a bit more pronounced. Bit of spice and pepper on the nose exhale, nice and tingly. FInal third the spice subsided and the earthy flavors returned. This was a much stronger cigar than I expected. Finish was a bit dry but not unpleasant.

In a word I would describe this as a young cigar. To me the strength and flavors bode well for long term aging. I have a box of these that I have put down for long term storage, I think this was a good decision. In five years this could be a stellar smoke.

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I was gifted two and they were very tasty would love to buy some but dont see them around no more big mistake.

Glad you have some more to enjoy down the road..

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These are still readily available. Run around 125 euros for a 10 box.

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These are still readily available. Run around 125 euros for a 10 box.

Craigos, pm sent.

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These are a very nice smoke and quite tasty. I see a little bit of the Jub in them and for the price I think they're a decent buy. Just hope they age as well as the Jub has. Happy I grabbed a couple boxes of these.

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