asmith Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 A great afternoon without Ken but his shoes were filled successfully by Guillaume all the way from China. Rob dug deep into the back of the humidor this week and pulled out this cigar that is ever so delicate and refined, but is it to everybody's tastes? <!--id1--><div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div><!--id2-->
dicko Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I'm really looking forward to trying some cigars this type of dimension... You're 100% right, they look very elegant. I might be bit of a young barbarian though Also, I'm really looking forward to trying my zacapa as well, but must hold off for the silly season I guess. Thanks for the review!
Warren Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Would love to see the video but it seems to be locked up.
sandholm Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks guys, this is one of my absolute favorite cigars. Great review, thanks.
Tampa1257 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I would like to Thank Rob for showcasing a Thin Ring Gauge cigar, yet more importantly pointing out "How" to smoke a Thin Cigar. Slowly and with respect. Those that try to rush a Thin cigar will miss the flavors and complexity every time. Smoking slowly will greatly improve the smoking experience. The HDM Le Hoyo du Dauphin is a Great cigar and Thanks for bringing it back to my attention.
Colt45 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Nice work gents - good to see Guibou working hard on the deck
PigFish Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Like with the D-4 I want to thank the Czar team reintroducing the classics to some here unfamiliar Cuban heritage cigars outside the boundaries of the trendy. Cheers Mates, thanks for the review. -
Habanos2000 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I have to say that I admire Smithy's perserverance through that cigar. If I was smoking a cigar that I felt rated an 81 half way through I probably would have dumped it. But to bounce back the way this one did, was really fantastic!
brutusthebuckeye Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Great Review Guys!!!!!!!!! Pres or Smithy how does this compare to the des Dieux??????
First Lady Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 looks good, so ya got anymore? I have a few more boxes... e-mail me
Guibou Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Oh boy.... Life is difficult on the deck ! We struggled finding the 'galera name' of this HdM Du Dauphin in the HSA vitolario. We never found it... Laguito No.2 it is, like Cohiba Corona Especial, Monte Especial 2, Vegueros 2... Thanks for the wonderful time on the deck ! Love you guys!
yossie Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Guibou I was thinking You are a Chinese until I watched the video XD
asmith Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 Pres or Smithy how does this compare to the des Dieux?????? The des Dieux is one of my favourtie cigar without doubt, a little stronger and more honey sweetness in the des Dieux, but the du Dauphin is so well refined and balanced in its flavours you are forced to sit and study this cigar as it slowly presents its full range of flavours.
asmith Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 I have to say that I admire Smithy's perserverance through that cigar. If I was smoking a cigar that I felt rated an 81 half way through I probably would have dumped it. But to bounce back the way this one did, was really fantastic! It improved even more after the review when I had to race off to the physio. I smoked it all the way there in the car and then stood outside the physio finishing it off (they were not happy with me). The back half of the cigar really impressed me immensely.
Buch0 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 I smoked it all the way there in the car and then stood outside the physio finishing it off (they were not happy with me). The back half of the cigar really impressed me immensely. That seems to be such a rare occurrence these days, for a cigar to come back from ordinary to something you will remember for years within the space of a third.. Sounds like a great cigar.
Kangaroo495 Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 GuibouI was thinking You are a Chinese until I watched the video XD lol. You make it sound like you are relived
BonVivant Posted October 29, 2009 Posted October 29, 2009 Nice review of a wonderful cigar - enjoyed for many years - too bad that it is discontinued, along with many... Still enjoying the ones from the nineties. Thank you for a great review, no offense to anyone (Rob's guide to smoking thing RGs is to be published immediately), but Guillaume is right on the point, IMHO!
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