Cigar Weekly

Jimdandee · 01-18-2002, 03:38 PM

This 6.12 x 50 cigar was taken from a box which I purchased upon their initial release from JR. (early April..2001) The wrappers on the initial release cigars are real dark and real nice. This cigar is made well.with only a slight soft spot about half way down. The draw is a bit tight..but I attribute that to the fact that it was just removed from my long term againg cabinet which is currently at 72%RH. The burn has been dead on even. This cigar is very spicey..with a lot of real nice rich complex flavors. I would call it full bodied and something that has aged real nicely. The initial ligero burst I got many months ago has toned down a bit which allows the other flavors to come through and shine. I have been back oand forth on this size...some versions I have smoked have been lacking ligero...not this one...it's a real tastey smoke with plenty of zip. The cigar will probably improve with even more time....I'm thinking another 4 to 6 months...but it's a real pleasure to smoek and enjoy right now. I like them a lot..glad I bought so many upon the initial release too...the later releases had much lighter colored wrappers. As with VSG..I find on this line.the darker the wrapper..the tastier the cigar. Perect with my cup of coffee..and would do fine after a big meal as well. That's it..cya later..back to work.

bigbear · 01-18-2002, 08:17 PM

Thank you for your review.

burghguy · 01-19-2002, 09:01 PM

Thanks JDD....and sorry for your loss.
Wish us luck tomorrow.

spiridon · 01-23-2002, 08:24 AM

Thanks for the review jimdandee...I have smoked the 554s and the cuban corona vitolas....I may have to add this one to the list.

I stay in a place called "Rooms"....there's a whole chain of them. £

01-18-2002, 03:38 PM	#1
Jimdandee Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: USA Posts: 277	This 6.12 x 50 cigar was taken from a box which I purchased upon their initial release from JR. (early April..2001) The wrappers on the initial release cigars are real dark and real nice. This cigar is made well.with only a slight soft spot about half way down. The draw is a bit tight..but I attribute that to the fact that it was just removed from my long term againg cabinet which is currently at 72%RH. The burn has been dead on even. This cigar is very spicey..with a lot of real nice rich complex flavors. I would call it full bodied and something that has aged real nicely. The initial ligero burst I got many months ago has toned down a bit which allows the other flavors to come through and shine. I have been back oand forth on this size...some versions I have smoked have been lacking ligero...not this one...it's a real tastey smoke with plenty of zip. The cigar will probably improve with even more time....I'm thinking another 4 to 6 months...but it's a real pleasure to smoek and enjoy right now. I like them a lot..glad I bought so many upon the initial release too...the later releases had much lighter colored wrappers. As with VSG..I find on this line.the darker the wrapper..the tastier the cigar. Perect with my cup of coffee..and would do fine after a big meal as well. That's it..cya later..back to work. __________________ JamesD

01-18-2002, 08:17 PM	#2
bigbear Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 777	Thank you for your review. __________________ -- Jeff www.bigbearworks.com "I don't care to belong to a club that accepts people like me as members." -- Groucho Marx

01-23-2002, 08:24 AM	#4
spiridon Herf God Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Daphne, Al. USA Posts: 10,874	Thanks for the review jimdandee...I have smoked the 554s and the cuban corona vitolas....I may have to add this one to the list. I stay in a place called "Rooms"....there's a whole chain of them. £ __________________ When you're ready to get in shape, click Here!!

01-19-2002, 09:01 PM	#3
burghguy Starting Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 20	Thanks JDD....and sorry for your loss. Wish us luck tomorrow.