My "Holy Grail"

[perfectform]

I was provided this cigar from a very generous brother from another board whom is a class act, all the way.

I let it sit for about six months before deciding what the hell? Friday night was as good a night as any.

The wrapper is a light tan with a grayish tint to it and smooth to the touch. It was very firmly packed and did not give at all with some squeezing. The cap was so well integrated it seemed there was no cap. Just gorgeous construction overall. The gold and reddish brown band compliments it very well.

Aroma at cold is clean and slightly sweet tobacco. Draw at cold is slightly restrictive, just how I like it. Taste at cold is like single malt scotch.

This is a very full bodied and very powerful smoke. It may be the strongest cigar I've ever smoked. Like nothing I've ever tasted before. I tasted mineral, red wine and more single malt scotch notes throughout. After every puff I felt my gut trying to digest. I had many sips of water with this cigar. This is a serious 'after a heavy dinner smoke', wow! I can only imagine what this tasted like back in 92, geez. I wonder if they actually have gotten stronger over time?

I thoroughly enjoyed this cigar and the experience of smoking something truly unique. It definitely put me out of my comfort zone and I felt like I smoked my first cigar all over again. My thanks again to the generous brother who gave me this opportunity.

94/100 5/6 smoke rings

[jfury76]

A pic would have really hit the spot here.

[mbrody]

Sweet!

[thechenman]

Incredible. I've never even seen one of these babies outside of pictures. Thanks for sharing the experience.